Did you go to the store to see what size you are now or are you checking sizes based on your current wardrobe? If you haven't gone to the store yet, go and see if there is a difference yet. You might see you can fit into sizes you couldnt before.

Sometimes our body measurements are slow to catch up with our weight loss. It also works the other way around. Sometimes we don't see any pounds lost but our bodies are dropping inches. Not to worry! You must feel great about your 50 pound weight loss. Pretty amazing! Give your body time to respond. You'll probably skip right past those size 16 jeans and have to shop for a new smaller size.

Hey don't worry & don't disappointment yourself. Losing 50 pounds is such a great achievement. And when is come to size this happens sometimes and "joannannotti" has already cleared about this in his comment. So please don't worry & keep on losing the targeted weight. If still have problem than you please consult with your surgeon or Dietitian regard the same.
Good Luck & all my wishes for you that soon reached to Size 16 Jeans.. Stay happy & blessed..!

Congratulations on the 50 lbs! Just go with one size at a time. We don't hit size 16 overnight. Enjoy the shedding through all the sizes

The weight will come off, just on its own timetable.

Hang in there!

Lcat4, What I didn't say in my initial post was that I started out in a size 18, so you can see why, after 50 pounds lost I am disappointed I haven't changed sizes yet. In fact, even some of my 18s don't fit yet! There are others in my support group who have lost less weight than I and they are bragging about how they have gone from a size 18 to a size 6!

I know we all lose differently, and I am in my 60s, so I can't expect to lose the same way that a young person loses. Maybe it's time to invest in some Spanx, LOL!

I know it's hard, but try not to compare yourself with others. I too found I was dropping weight but not inches, then I would spend some months dropping inches but no pounds.
Keep up on your protein so your metabolism stays engaged, keep up on your water to help your body move everything out, move as much as you can, and it will happen.
I'm 57 now, was 52 when I had my surgery, and sharing the journey with younger women left me frustrated too. But letting that go and celebrating what's happening with me has become a much happier place to be. You can do this.

Hey NMGMA. 50 pounds is great. My surgery was Nov 10 and I am down sizes but not pounds. When you least expect it, wham you will be down and there will be no stopping you. Hang on for the ride. I am in my sixties, we are okay girlfriend...

If you started out wearing an 18, then that generally indicates you don't have as much to shed. People who have more to shed drop weight faster. The closer you get to your body's goal, it slows down. Please don't compare yourself with others. It took me 10 months and dropping 150 lbs to get to a 6, but then I don't like looking like I am poured into my clothes either. Be patient. You have a long way to go. Stick with your program and you will get there.

Protein melts fat and water flushes it. Keep these up and the weight will shed. The more you stress about your weight or size, the longer it will take because stress slows the process. Relax and enjoy the journey! FYI, I turn 60 this month and had my surgery in 2010.