Post op weight loss slowed down

[Stephanie howey 59]

I was wondering my almost 5 months post op and my weight loss has slowed down to almost 20 or less pounds a month is this normal ? And anyone got any good work out idea todo at home

[Hop_Scotch 1,633]

At your current weight of 229lb, 20lb per month is excellent. Way more than most. A lot of people only lose that much in the beginning

Weight loss slows down as you we all progress, its natural as you don't have as much fat too lose and with a lower weight the calorie deficit isn't as big as it was in the beginning. As you progress further weight loss will be lower and slower, this is not out of the norm at all.

You are doing great.

[Arabesque 7,442]

Exactly as @Hop_Scotch said. It’s the way it goes for all of us. You may have odd weeks you lose more others you lose less but you’ll find your general trend, while still downwards, does slow. Just wish surgeons, nutritionalists, etc. would tell people this. It would save a lot of angst & worry.

Heaps of home workouts videos on you tube from low to higher impact, strength training, yoga, etc. I bought some resistance bands & you could also buy some weight cuffs for ankles & wrists.

Congrats on your weight loss so far.

[catwoman7 11,221]

20 lbs a month is A LOT for five months out. You usually only see those kinds of drops the first month or two. After the first month, a lot of us only lose about 10 lbs a month, give or take. At about six months out, I dropped down to 5-8 lbs a month.

[Stephanie howey 59]

Thank you everyone that makes me feel better

[Somgstress 1]

Hi there! I am feeling a little disappointed because I am 3 weeks after surgery and have only lost 3 pounds. I feel like I am doing everything right, walking 3-4 x/day and eating less than1000 calories. Disappointed. Has anyone else had slow weight loss in the first month?

[Jaye W 219]

On 12/04/2021 at 17:45, Somgstress said:

Hi there! I am feeling a little disappointed because I am 3 weeks after surgery and have only lost 3 pounds. I feel like I am doing everything right, walking 3-4 x/day and eating less than1000 calories. Disappointed. Has anyone else had slow weight loss in the first month?

Make sure you are meeting your fluid goals as well. Stick with the program the weight will come off.