Weekly Weight Loss Question

[danaymacklin 177]

So I'm only week 2 post op but have lost exactly 6lbs each week. I hope this will continue because if I do I will be at goal weight the last week of next month or first week of February.

I'm wondering if this is realistic? Did this happen for anyone? Or did you experience great fluctuations weekly? Anything you wish to share is helpful and appreciated!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[James Marusek 5,244]

In the beginning the weight will drop off quickly, but then it will start to tapper off. There may be a few stalls along the way. Towards the end as you reach maintenance phase it will come to a slow crawl. I had RNY gastric bypass and I entered the maintenance phase around month 7.

[catwoman7 11,212]

unrealistic. You'll see drops like that the first month or two, then it's going to taper off quite a bit. I don't know what your starting weight was (because heavier people tend to lose faster (but not always...)), but after the first month, my loss dropped off to 10-12 lbs a month. Then at about six months out, it further dropped to about 8-10 lbs a month. Then at a year, about five pounds a month. and so on...

[danaymacklin 177]

In the beginning the weight will drop off quickly, but then it will start to tapper off. There may be a few stalls along the way. Towards the end as you reach maintenance phase it will come to a slow crawl. I had RNY gastric bypass and I entered the maintenance phase around month 7.

Thank you!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[danaymacklin 177]

unrealistic. You'll see drops like that the first month or two, then it's going to taper off quite a bit. I don't know what your starting weight was (because heavier people tend to lose faster (but not always...)), but after the first month, my loss dropped off to 10-12 lbs a month. Then at about six months out, it further dropped to about 8-10 lbs a month. Then at a year, about five pounds a month. and so on...

Heaviest 210 (I'm 5'4)

SW: 195

CW: 178

Yeah I'm seeing what you mean a bit as that third week only lost 2lbs vs the 6lbs week 1 & 2

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[catwoman7 11,212]

unrealistic. You'll see drops like that the first month or two, then it's going to taper off quite a bit. I don't know what your starting weight was (because heavier people tend to lose faster (but not always...)), but after the first month, my loss dropped off to 10-12 lbs a month. Then at about six months out, it further dropped to about 8-10 lbs a month. Then at a year, about five pounds a month. and so on...

Heaviest 210 (I'm 5'4)

SW: 195

CW: 178

Yeah I'm seeing what you mean a bit as that third week only lost 2lbs vs the 6lbs week 1 & 2

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

at 210, you're what another forum calls a "lightweight". You're most likely not going to see huge drops like someone who starts out twice your weight would. It'll be more likely slow and steady for you...but it'll still come off.

[danaymacklin 177]

unrealistic. You'll see drops like that the first month or two, then it's going to taper off quite a bit. I don't know what your starting weight was (because heavier people tend to lose faster (but not always...)), but after the first month, my loss dropped off to 10-12 lbs a month. Then at about six months out, it further dropped to about 8-10 lbs a month. Then at a year, about five pounds a month. and so on...

Heaviest 210 (I'm 5'4)

SW: 195

CW: 178

Yeah I'm seeing what you mean a bit as that third week only lost 2lbs vs the 6lbs week 1 & 2

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

at 210, you're what another forum calls a "lightweight". You're most likely not going to see huge drops like someone who starts out twice your weight would. It'll be more likely slow and steady for you...but it'll still come off.

Haha lightweight tell that to all these clothes that don't fit but I get it and thank you. Just ready to get pass all the medical problems. Looking forward to the loss as it comes but again to good health!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App