Very Simple Question - 6 weeks post surgery - HOW MUCH

[Half-Tum 404]

What was your rate of weight loss per week beginning 6 weeks after surgery and beyond?

I would just like to know how slow or fast you continued losing.

Thanks for your responses.

[SeaShells82 96]

It really varies. Some weeks I lose 4 lbs, some I barely lose 1, and there have been (very frustrating) weeks where the scale doesn't budge at all. I'm 7 months out from surgery now and my overall average has been 3 lbs/week.

[Lannie 135]

My doctor told me that after six weeks I should look at weight loss on a monthly basis rather than weekly. The weekly numbers will flucuate so much that the monthly rate is a better measure. The doctor said to expect an average of 10 lbs per month. They strongly stressed that is an average number - my actual rate may be more or less. That being said I'm almost 12 weeks and my total loss is consistent with that level.

[Marblicious 130]

I am three months out and lost 66 pounds. The first month after surgery I lost 11 pounds and had a 2 week stall where the scale did not move at all. It really does vary. I am also starting from 370 pounds which is quite high. But I am 53 and have had my thyroid removed and was suffering from Insulin resistance. So there can be many things impacting your weight loss.

I think so long as you are losing and continue to lose you are doing great.

[clk 3,519]

My stats might sound disappointing, because most people want to lose quickly.

My only double digit month was the first one. After that, I lost about 6 pounds a month. So, less than 2 pounds a week.

But that didn't stop me from shedding 126 pounds, or from keeping it off. So, no matter the rate, stick with it. There will be stops, starts and stalls. Long term maintenance is the real goal.

Good luck!

Cheri

[Half-Tum 404]

I appreciate all the responses. I'm having an irrational fear that just 6 weeks after surgery, all the weight loss is going to stop. I know that can't be possible. I can't eat enough for it to.

[K_aane 356]

I too am trying to stay positive. My surgery was 7-21 and have list 18lbs...29 altogether since jan. I know its,a good number but I want to see the scale move. The inches,are falling off and I am happy about that but I need to see the lbs go too. ...
My doc visit is on the 13th of Sept, I hope he has answers. I ear between 800-1000 calories, get all my Water, walk, and swim an hour everyday. God help me, what am I doing wrong???? I feel great and have lots if energy. I refuse to get on the scale because I am going to throw it out the window! !! I get sooo mad!!!

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

[Missy161 395]

At 12 weeks I've lost 38 pounds since the preop diet. That's an average of just over 3 lbs per week. I had a few weeks with no scale movement and then at 8 weeks it picked up again with a nearly 4 lb weight loss one week. This week no loss again, but that's because of my food choices one day.
Definitely is a slow journey , but I try to keep it in perspective.


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 184 GW 135

[Berry78 4,261]

3 pounds a week from week 2-23.

35 minutes ago, K_aane said:

I ear between 800-1000 calories, get all my Water, walk, and swim an hour everyday. God help me, what am I doing wrong????

Umm.. nothing. You are losing fat and retaining Water. Take a 2 day break from swimming and eat more calories for a couple days and watch the weight pour off.

Then get back to it because your current routine is losing the inches.

[K_aane 356]

Thank you Berry! I will try that. It,actually got chilly here and my pool is too cold for the next few days.

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

[Half-Tum 404]

11 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

3 pounds a week from week 2-23.

Umm.. nothing. You are losing fat and retaining Water. Take a 2 day break from swimming and eat more calories for a couple days and watch the weight pour off.

Then get back to it because your current routine is losing the inches.

So...you retain Water from SWIMMING? Or do you just mean exercising in general?

[Berry78 4,261]

Lol, I KNEW it would come across that way!

Not swimming specifically.. exercise combined with low calories. Increases cortisol, which makes you retain Water. When you take a break, cortisol levels drop, releasing the Fluid retention.

[Half-Tum 404]

2 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

Lol, I KNEW it would come across that way!

Not swimming specifically.. exercise combined with low calories. Increases cortisol, which makes you retain Water. When you take a break, cortisol levels drop, releasing the Fluid retention.

Sorry, just being a smart ass! lol!

[K_aane 356]

Lol, I KNEW it would come across that way!
Not swimming specifically.. exercise combined with low calories. Increases cortisol, which makes you retain Water. When you take a break, cortisol levels drop, releasing the Fluid retention.

Now that makes perfect sense! ! I have felt that I had more fluid than normal.
Hope to post some positive results soon!!

HW 274 SW 263 GW 125 GASTRIC SLEEVE 7/21/17. Height 5'1" instagram: K_aane_VSG

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

On 07/09/2017 at 5:25 PM, Half-Tum said:

I appreciate all the responses. I'm having an irrational fear that just 6 weeks after surgery, all the weight loss is going to stop. I know that can't be possible. I can't eat enough for it to.

Do not be dishearted if you have a little stall the weight has not stopped but for me my body was just catching up , and it slowed when I moved onto solids. but back moving again