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I had my surgery on 7 21 16 also. I am down only around 33 pounds. I feel like this is pretty good. I lost 20 pounds Bam and then over the last month I have only lost 12. I know it is aggravating not to be able to eat and drink what you are usually accustom to. It is also very aggravating to be so constipated. But… I feel like the end will justify the means. We have to hold on. Unfortunately, we will be able to eat too much again and this is where the hard part will really start.

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Babbs, thank you for that graphic. I was sleeved 7/20 and am often wondering if I'm "doing enough" to lose. At 7 weeks I had lost 41 lbs and so this helps me manage my expectations. Thanks!!! (Although secretly I so desire to be the outlier!!! ;p)

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You're being completely irrational and silly. I'm going to blame the hormone dump that happens early out with the rapid weight loss.

When have you lost 30 pounds in less than 2 months before? That's actually pretty amazing weight loss. More than I had lost at that point, that's for sure. I'm sorry you miss "food", but remember, these early stages are just temporary. It's not always going to be like this. I found the further along I got and the more I healed and advanced stages, the more I felt less like a "patient" and more like a normal person who just can't eat as much as everyone else.

Here's a chart showing the expected losses with the sleeve. You are exactly or even above where you need to be.

Manage your expectations about this surgery. It's not magic. Weight loss still takes time and patience. Trust me, you'll have a much happier experience if you just realize that.

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Thanks for posting that...I've felt like I'm getting no where....but on that chart I am right in the middle....not a bad place to be. I feel better. Thank you.

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