Average Weight Loss - 10 pounds or more?

**FlowerGalTX** · 10-28-2011 03:29 PM

I've read that the average weight loss for GS is 10 pounds per month.

Have you noticed this to be true for you or are your numbers higher/lower?

**RingaDing** · 10-28-2011 03:41 PM

I hope so. Maybe even more.

**michelleb** · 10-28-2011 03:42 PM

I think the initial weight loss is higher but I think 10lbs a month thereafter is perfectly reasonable and achievable as long as we're doing what we're supposed to be doing. I'm 6 weeks out today and I've lost 23lbs, 5 of which has been in the last week. I've had 2 ten day stalls since surgery. My goal was to reach 200 by new year. If I step up the exercise, I might be able to achieve it. If not, that's okay too. It's taken me 6 weeks, but I'm at peace with the pace that I'm losing. I do expect it to slow down somewhat the closer I get go goal. Over the past years I have lost and gained but I've never been able to break the 210 mark. When I reach 209, I know I'm on my way!

**michelleb** · 10-28-2011 03:43 PM

I think the initial weight loss is higher but I think 10lbs a month thereafter is perfectly reasonable and achievable as long as we're doing what we're supposed to be doing. I'm 6 weeks out today and I've lost 23lbs, 5 of which has been in the last week. I've had 2 ten day stalls since surgery. My goal was to reach 200 by new year. If I step up the exercise, I might be able to achieve it. If not, that's okay too. It's taken me 6 weeks, but I'm at peace with the pace that I'm losing. I do expect it to slow down somewhat the closer I get go goal. Over the past years I have lost and gained but I've never been able to break the 210 mark. When I reach 209, I know I'm on my way!

**BeautifulMama** · 10-28-2011 03:51 PM

I think that's about right, based on friends that have had the surgery. At first, the weight loss is about 30 something pounds lost in the first two months then a stall, then about 10lbs or more per month...maybe more if they exercise too. But like we all know, everyone's results may vary.

Susie

**cindymarguerite** · 10-28-2011 04:01 PM

i'm a little over 5 months out and i've lost about 53 pounds, so that sounds about right!

**buddyd11** · 10-28-2011 05:32 PM

Im alittle more than that but the inital couple of months were very high. im around 3 and a half months and lost 81lbs but I think it depends on how much you weigh before the surgery, I weighed alot so I was able to lose more.

**mi_mariposa** · 10-28-2011 05:52 PM

I think 10lbs a month is pretty accurate. The first month is more dramatic due to the pre op dieting...... Which for me, really, really motivated me to work that much harder!! ;-) I to have had a couple of those dreaded stalls, but- I remeasured and (YIPPIE) I had actually lost inches during both stalls.... Bottom line, it all "adds up" to significant weight loss!!!! The losers bench is all warmed up, and awaiting for your arrival!!!

**Becca77** · 04-14-2014 05:12 AM

Wow, I am so glad I found this thread! I lost a large amount of weight right upfront, but starting my third month out I've been averaging about 10 pounds a month. I thought I was doing something wrong, even though I am following my doctor's diet plan very closely. I wish it was still coming off as quickly as it did at first, and I have also had a couple stalls. I didn't think about measuring inches, but I think I will from now on. To the original poster, thanks for creating this thread, and I sure seem to be following along at the 10 pounds down a month club, too!

**jessiejess** · 04-14-2014 04:42 PM

Most people lose faster in the beginning and it seems like higher starting weights lose faster. That said, in my short time of experience, I think 10 sounds about right. It also helps to get exercise. I've been losing 3 a week since I started working out a month ago. I'm sure that won't last too long, but I'll take it while I can get it!! Lol.