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I was sleeved on 12-21-16. I was 224 the morning of and today I am 203. I feel like I am not losing like I should be. Every other sleever I have talked to personally has lost more by this point. Am I worried for nothing?

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You've lost 21 pounds in a month plus 2 days. That isn't slow by any means. You shouldn't compare yourself to others (even though that is easy to do) since everyone's journey is unique and there are a lot of factors that make it a very apples-and-oranges situation.

This journey is a complete lifestyle change and transformation, so you're in it for the long haul. Just stay on your plan and the weight will come off as it should, but in its own time.

Good luck!

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You're right. I get carried away sometimes haha. Thank you!

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You're right. I get carried away sometimes haha. Thank you!

It's easy to do. The mental game of this journey is grueling, even on a good day!

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Comparison is a recipe for disaster and disappointment. I feel like a broken record saying this on these forums, but everbody and every BODY is different. If you are doing everything you are supposed to do and following your plan, you will lose weight. How quickly you do so is unbelievably irrelevant in the long run. I promise! I "only" lost 15 pounds my first month. I "only" lost 8 pounds my second month. I "only lost 5-6 pounds a month for several months after that. I "only" lost 2 pounds a month for several months after that. You know where all those "only"s got me? To goal where I've been maintaining for almost 16 months.

I promise you that I have never once looked back and thought to myself "too bad I didn't reach goal a month earlier like so-and-so did." It genuinely makes ZERO difference if you lose all the weight in 6 months or in 16 months. What matters is that you stick to the plan, get to goal, and then spend YEARS and YEARS living your happier, healthier life.

This isn't a diet. You will never be "done" with your sleeve. So there is no race to the "finish" line. This is the rest of your life!

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Comparison is a recipe for disaster and disappointment. I feel like a broken record saying this on these forums, but everbody and every BODY is different. If you are doing everything you are supposed to do and following your plan, you will lose weight. How quickly you do so is unbelievably irrelevant in the long run. I promise! I "only" lost 15 pounds my first month. I "only" lost 8 pounds my second month. I "only lost 5-6 pounds a month for several months after that. I "only" lost 2 pounds a month for several months after that. You know where all those "only"s got me? To goal where I've been maintaining for almost 16 months.

I promise you that I have never once looked back and thought to myself "too bad I didn't reach goal a month earlier like so-and-so did." It genuinely makes ZERO difference if you lose all the weight in 6 months or in 16 months. What matters is that you stick to the plan, get to goal, and then spend YEARS and YEARS living your happier, healthier life.

This isn't a diet. You will never be "done" with your sleeve. So there is no race to the "finish" line. This is the rest of your life!

This is a great way to look at things! Thank you for this comment, makes me feel tons better!:)

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You and I had surgery the same day. I've lost 25 lbs and too felt that it was not enough not because of the number but because I've had a stall for the past 3 weeks! My nutritionist told me to make sure I get my Protein and I have been doing that but nothing. I'm not eating a lot so at one point, it has to come off, right? LOL

Hang in there! :)

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I know this feeling all too well, I've lost on average 11lbs a month since being sleeved. I wish it were more, but I can't be mad at that. This entire process as me down 70lbs in 9 months. 70lbs that I no longer have to carry on my body and mind. I've lost a whole lot more than weight, too! I've lost apprehensions, inhibitions, and some fear. Think positively, it'll all be good.

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Comparison is a recipe for disaster and disappointment. I feel like a broken record saying this on these forums, but everbody and every BODY is different. If you are doing everything you are supposed to do and following your plan, you will lose weight. How quickly you do so is unbelievably irrelevant in the long run. I promise! I "only" lost 15 pounds my first month. I "only" lost 8 pounds my second month. I "only lost 5-6 pounds a month for several months after that. I "only" lost 2 pounds a month for several months after that. You know where all those "only"s got me? To goal where I've been maintaining for almost 16 months.

I promise you that I have never once looked back and thought to myself "too bad I didn't reach goal a month earlier like so-and-so did." It genuinely makes ZERO difference if you lose all the weight in 6 months or in 16 months. What matters is that you stick to the plan, get to goal, and then spend YEARS and YEARS living your happier, healthier life.

This isn't a diet. You will never be "done" with your sleeve. So there is no race to the "finish" line. This is the rest of your life!

I totally loved this.

Thanks. Going to copy that last paragraph to my journal.

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