Rate of weight loss

[vikkilyn 9]

We are our biggest critics. You will do fine especially that you are exercising. Currently I spin, work out on the elliptical and treadmill and was jut cleared weights. You will be successful continue to do what you are suppose to do. Don't pay no attention to those that loose an enormous amount of weight in one month. Your success is your very own and you are doing amazing so far.

Thank u so much for all your words of encouragement. Thats what I needed to hear right now.

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[vikkilyn 9]

I have wondered if its typical to lose more faster the heavier a person is... I see all this drastic weight loss on my 6oo pd life. I guess I had it in my mind I would lose that fast.. lol

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[catwoman7 11,179]

11 minutes ago, vikkilyn said:

I have wondered if its typical to lose more faster the heavier a person is... I see all this drastic weight loss on my 6oo pd life. I guess I had it in my mind I would lose that fast.. lol

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yes - starting BMI is definitely a major factor in rate of weight loss. I think a lot of people are disappointed in their initial loss because of just what you said - "My 600 lb Life". Most WLS patients do not weigh anywhere near 600 lbs when we start, so it would be very unusual for us to drop as much weight at first as they do. Although I don't have any research data to back this up, just from my own observation of hanging around on various bariatric boards for the last five years, I would say the average is in the 15-25 lb range the first month. Of course there are people who lose more or less than that, but I'd say that's pretty average for the typical WLS patient.

[SusieQ2019 567]

Yes the heavier a person is the more drastic the weight loss is, aong with other factors. Men also tend to loose weight faster than women.

Remember if someone start of at say at 350lbs and you started off at 250lbs you may reach your goal weight first, providing you stick to the program. Another reason why we should not compare our weight lost with others.