Looking for "shorties" that started around 200 lbs

[Hercules23 1]

I’m 10 weeks post op have lost 45lbs. I started surgery at 200lbs and am currently 155lbs. I’m 5 feet tall.

[Donna Hobby 1]

Congrats! I’ve only lost 24 lbs at 6 weeks!! Why!?

[sugarbee24 73]

My surgery was about 1 year ago and I've lost 100lbs. I started at 225lbs and I'm 5'1

[Arabesque 7,035]

13 hours ago, Donna Hobby said:

Congrats! I’ve only lost 24 lbs at 6 weeks!! Why!?

It’s okay. We all lose at our own rate & no rate is right or wrong. There is only the right rate of loss for you. Some people just are slow losers & others just lose more quickly at first - everyone eventually gets slower as they progress & get closer to their final weight.

There is no timeline as to when you must reach your lower weight. Stick to your plan & you’ll lose your weight in the time that’s best for you & your body.

[greeneyedgirl79 15]

On 5/13/2023 at 9:15 PM, Hercules23 said:

I’m 10 weeks post op have lost 45lbs. I started surgery at 200lbs and am currently 155lbs. I’m 5 feet tall.

Wow wow wow!! I'm insanely jealous! Did you have VSG or bypass? Please share what you're doing!

[Hercules23 1]

27 minutes ago, greeneyedgirl79 said:

Wow wow wow!! I'm insanely jealous! Did you have VSG or bypass? Please share what you're doing!

I had the sleeve, I’m a really picky eater so I primarily am eating sugar free popsicles, Protein Shakes, and fruits. My doctor said no carbs for at least 6 months and that’s mostly what I like to eat, so I am limited in food choices. I think my food restrictions due to pickiness are what caused me to lose so much so quickly. I don’t like veggies, meat, or legumes, so I really am limited in what I eat. I will say my energy is super low and haven’t been able to work out at all because I get dizzy really easily. I’m not sure if my age is a factor in weight loss but I’m 23.

[greeneyedgirl79 15]

11 minutes ago, Hercules23 said:

I had the sleeve, I’m a really picky eater so I primarily am eating sugar free popsicles, Protein Shakes, and fruits. My doctor said no carbs for at least 6 months and that’s mostly what I like to eat, so I am limited in food choices. I think my food restrictions due to pickiness are what caused me to lose so much so quickly. I don’t like veggies, meat, or legumes, so I really am limited in what I eat. I will say my energy is super low and haven’t been able to work out at all because I get dizzy really easily. I’m not sure if my age is a factor in weight loss but I’m 23.

Ah, this is probably the difference. I'm on real foods and have been since week 5. I'm low carb, but I am on a regular diet. And yeah, I've got 20 years on ya, lol.

[pintsizedmallrat 472]

I am 4'10" and my high weight was 245; I was 220 on the day of surgery. After six weeks I had lost about 40 pounds. It took me 13 months to reach my goal weight of 110; I am now attempting to maintain but apparently I am not eating enough because I've managed to shrink my way down to "nonederland" at 97 pounds, and I'd really like to gain about 8 pounds and get back to 105.

The biggest period of loss I had outside the first 30 days was around the spring following my surgery as I finally had that "burst of energy" and became MUCH more active, mostly by riding my motorcycle which is a surprisingly good workout on the arms and core! I lost 50 pounds between May and October last year.

[mcipanda 121]

I started at 209 and weighed 201 the day of surgery. Today I am 8 weeks post, 5’3” and 183. So I’ve only lost 18lbs since surgery day (26 since I started). Like you, I feel like it’s going super slow. My body is sensitive to EVERYTHING. If I don’t poop on schedule, I stall. If I don’t drink enough Water or get enough Protein or get a cold, I stall. If I have artificial sweeteners, I stall.

I suppose one good thing is that my skin has a chance to bounce back. I’ve not been to the gym, but I haven’t been sedentary either. Just have to keep at it and make sure I’m measuring everything. Hope to get to my first goal soon (170). Crossing fingers.

[Kiajord117 1]

I’m 5’2” my surgery date is May 22.
SW 225, CW 203. All of your comments have eased my mind and fears. Thank you so much!!