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Is it possible to lose weight too rapidly?

Yes.  Generally, it is not desirable to lose more than 2 pounds per week for the first month and 1.5 pounds per week after that.  It is too much of a shock to the body.  A gastrointestinal complication of too rapid weight loss is the precipitation of calcium crystals in the bile with the subsequent formation of gallstones and cholecystitis.

NOTE: The questions and answers listed here are meant to be general comments and not to be construed as specific medical advice to a particular patient for a particular problem. These answers are for illustrative or informational purposes only and should not be taken as substitutes for visits to a physician or for seeking evaluation of a problem. They also reflect my philosophy about certain conditions based upon my assessment of the relevant medical literature and the judgment which comes from over 40 years of clinical experience.