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Does weight loss slow down

Sharman
Sharman
Does weight loss slow down in the first month? I just don't know what to expect.
deleted_user
deleted_user
HI there,

I actually experienced the opposite. I lost more weight once I got to the puree and soft food stage and normal food stage. I lost the most between my 6 week and 3 mo appointment and then in month 4. It did slow down after that. But as I started being able to eat more normally I started consuming more carbs and les protein. That is when lots of folks plateau. I have been lucky. I am still loosing about 8-10 pounds a mo at 11 mos out.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too experienced the opposite, I continued to lose about 15-20 pounds a month for the first 9 months. Last month nothing. so fat this month 3 pounds. I am down 190 pounds and I will celebrate my 1 year anniversary.
deleted_user
deleted_user
it is very common for the wl to slow down , normally about 4-6 weeks postop. Your body is adjusting . You should still be losing inches though. Keep up the water, protein, low sugar and exercise. You will see it pick back up.
kristi