I had my 6 week checkup yesterday. She said I am doing great. She said that a 6 week average is 25 lbs. I am down 28 lbs. I go back in 6 weeks (which will be 3 months since surgery.) She said that at 3 mos. the average loss is 50 lbs but she DOESN'T expect me to meet that because of being a "lightweight" (surgery weight was 240.) Folks with less to lose, lose slower. She said it's a good thing, less loose skin issues and time to tone up. She echoed what I've read on here that alot of folks who don't see the scale move, see it in their clothing. She thinks the body takes a pause to redistribute the weight.

I'm on a regular diet (no raw veggies yet) and she anticipates I will not need protein shakes sooner than the 6 month mark, since I am doing well eating protein.

So take heart, don't worry if you aren't losing huge amounts and don't compare yourself to others. I do check out the Obesity Help forum occasionally and they just started a forum for "lightweights." Kathy