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Weight Loss Rate Question

rainierjamie
rainierjamie
I had the Ru-en Y Gastric Bypass back on 0ctober 16th, 2013. I was 299lb and now I am at 224lbs. I dropped quickly the first few months from October 16th to January 16th down to 246lbs. So 53 lbs in 3 months, so an average of 17.6 lbs/month. . Now since Janruay 16th I have been loosing a slow but steady 3.5 to 4 lbs/month. I know it is going down, but does any one else only lose this much? How am I really doing?

James
SgtSmith
SgtSmith
A pound a week isn't bad! In time we all slow down. The first months the " Honey moon" time I have heard it called when we experience the really fast loss then we taper off. Keep with your program, sounds to me like you are doing great!
araggs
araggs
Any loss is great! Slow and steady wins the race. Stick with the program, and you will be fine. Push the protein and fluids!
lineka
lineka
I was a slow loser, make sure you are getting your protein in, stick with the program, it works
imjj4short
imjj4short
The closer you get to your goal, the slower the loss seems to be. My weight loss averaged 2 lbs a week (faster at the beginning and slower the last several months until I hit goal).

If you are doin' the deal...70+ grams of protein a day, lots and lots of water, taking your vitamins, getting 8 hours of sleep, moving as much as you can during the day...and staying away from most carbs (especially "white" carbs like pasta, rice, sugar, flour, etc), don't worry. Your body will eventually melt to its perfect, healthy size.

JJ
deleted_user
deleted_user
There's no time frame in this, you'll get there! Just follow the program, stay active and keep the faith!
Lcat4
Lcat4
Everyone is different. Just stick with it.
MNMama
MNMama
Everyone is different, but 3-4 lbs per months is a good, healthy pace. Keep on getting your protein and liquids in, and get your carbs from veg and fresh fruit, you're doing great.