Expected Weight Loss After Surgery

[mommyinneed 25]

I just read that most people are only to expect to loose 60% of their weight. How much has some of you lost? Are you at goal weight? And what's the average for the first month, second.... Etc?

[TheNewSusie 471]

My doctor says its from 60-80 percent

[SouthernSleever 233]

you can look at my siggy for how much i lost and i just reached goal at 18 months out!

[massindex 346]

I'm below my goal weight. I started on the journey at a high of 427, 388 the day after my surgery date and now weight 197. I don't think I'm normal however. Everyone loses at their own pace, they have stalls (I had stalls) and some medicines they take that make it more difficult to lose weight.

I set some exercise goals, including doing a triathlon by my 11th month, and I have regular workout schedule that is pretty intense. Please don't set your expectations by anyone or anything that will make you uncomfortable.

That being said I hestitate to give you these numbers, by month:

1st -50 pounds

2nd -13 pounds

3rd -18 pounds

4th -17 pounds

5th -20 pounds

6th -18 pounds

7th -12 pounds

8th -9 pounds

9th -12 pounds

10th -7 pounds

11th -6 pounds

12th -2 pounds

13th -4 pounds

14th -7 pounds

I'll probably lose another 12 pounds before I stabilize based on my workout schedule.

[mommyinneed 25]

Wow maxindex,

You have done so well! I am hopeful I will make it to my goal weight. I have 115 to loose!

[diochick 40]

I'd love to go from my sleeved weight of 271 to 140ish, but my personal goal is 175. It's the lightest I've ever been. Anything less than that will be a plus! Both weights fall within the expected range.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I have lost 80% of my weight. I would like to get down 10 lbs and I have pasted my doc's goal. I love my new skinniness!