4 weeks post op

[mjlopez913 17]

Ok everyone I am worried. I have only lost a total of 15lbs in 4 weeks is that even normal? I do a lot of walking and my Protein intake has been 60gm per day. But I lost 4 pant sizes. My doctor says yo slow down on the protein.

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[AZhiker 2,252]

15 pounds in 4 weeks is awesome! That's almost 4 pounds per week. Why are you worried?

[catwoman7 11,212]

I lost 16 lbs the first four weeks. And I've lost 100% of my excess weight (over 200 lbs)

I think a lot of people's perceptions of weight loss surgery is based on shows like "My 600 lb Life". Don't forget those people start out with MUCH higher BMI's than the average weight loss patient, so of course they're going to lose a lot faster - at least at first. Other factors that can influence rate of the weight loss are age, gender, metabolism rate, whether or not you lost a weight pre-surgery - I'm sure I'm leaving some out. But the lesson I learned was NOT to compare myself to others. Most of these things you have no control over. The only thing you DO have control over is whether or not you stick to your program, and to be honest, that's going to have a MUCH greater effect on your eventual success than your rate of weight loss will. If you stick to your program, the weight WILL come off, whether fast or slow.

[catwoman7 11,212]

btw - 60 grams of Protein is a pretty standard requirement for bariatric patients.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

12 hours ago, mjlopez913 said:

Ok everyone I am worried. I have only lost a total of 15lbs in 4 weeks is that even normal? I do a lot of walking and my Protein intake has been 60gm per day. But I lost 4 pant sizes. My doctor says yo slow down on the Protein.

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((hugs)) Now quit watching My 600lb Life. LOL. Totes UNREALISTIC.

Normal weight loss is between 2-4lbs per week. So you are on the upper edge of normal. Congrats! Keep doing what you're doing. Aim for between 60-80g of protein per day. You need some days of higher protein here and there especially in the early days of healing.

[Aprilgal 91]

13 hours ago, mjlopez913 said:

Ok everyone I am worried. I have only lost a total of 15lbs in 4 weeks is that even normal? I do a lot of walking and my Protein intake has been 60gm per day. But I lost 4 pant sizes. My doctor says yo slow down on the Protein.

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I felt the same way you did. I lost 16 pounds my first month and was freaking out because some people drop like 30 pounds in the first few weeks.

Needless to say, I am at 16 weeks out and have lost 75 pounds. It's a cumulative thing when it comes to weight loss and surgery. Some people lose fast, some slow, some lose steadily.

You are doing amazing.

[johnedwin 80]

well obviously the more overweight you are the more weight you will lose at first..so a 350 pound person will lose more weight then a 250 pound person..doing the exact same diet..

[New&Improved 1,780]

Yes high Protein is fine just hopefully it's good quality with low sugar and carbs

[ccs124 6]

I’m about to start week 6. I’ve lost 20 lbs. It is hard not to be discouraged. Some of the same feelings I had before surgery are coming back. Wanting to eat for comfort and the craving of the carbs is getting worse. Trying not to giving in, but did eat some chocolate ice cream. This was not a good idea now I just want more. Getting in 48oz of fluids is something I work at daily. Otherwise I feel good exercising 3 times a week for an hour.