One month post op and slow weight loss

[cabookie11 18]

I’m one month out from gastric bypass and have only lost 19 pounds. Is that normal?

[JodiSeitz 6]

That’s almost 5 pounds a week! I don’t see how you could think that’s slow!! That’s great! Congrats!!

Stop comparing yourself to others. You have no idea what their starting weight is, their height, or if they are even telling the truth. My suggestion is to measure yourself, and only weight yourself every couple of weeks or so. When you aren’t seeing the pounds come off, you’ll see the inches coming off!

I had to stay away from these sites for a while too because I kept comparing journey to others. Just stick to your plan and keep up the great work!!

[MsTipps 314]

Yep - we're pretty similar. I had my op on 12th Jan and have lost a similar amount to you x

[MrsGamgee 756]

I would second the idea that even if you aren't seeing the pounds come off, you are very likely losing inches. Take your measurements... waist, hips, neck, upper arm, upper thigh. The inches add up quickly. You are doing great!!

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[cabookie11 18]

Thank you all!

[blizair09 3,250]

I weighed 298 on the day of surgery, and I lost 22 pounds in the first month post-op. Without knowing more information about you, it's hard to say exactly how you've done, but I would imagine that you are right on target.

You're not going to lose all of your excess weight in a matter of a few months. This journey is much more a marathon than it is a sprint. You have to make lifelong changes and stick to them.

Good luck!