Does BMI determine if I'll meet my goal weight?

[Capricornrose 59]

I was reading some studies and it was saying that individuals with lower BMI's will most likely make their goal weight than those with higher BMIs.

I weight 286 and want to get to 145. I'm 5'5 and 35 yrs old. My BMI is ~48. I want to try to lose 30lbs before surgery. I have about 6mths to go to do that.

Can I hear from some people who have similar stats that have had the surgery and what were your experience? Thank you very much in advance.

[slojo 150]

My surgery weight was 186 and I"m 5 months out, lost 61lbs. to reach goal of 125lbs. The doc said I should meet goal in approximately 6 months, so he was pretty close... It seems that those with higher bmi's lose faster than I did, so keep that into consideration. That doesn't really answer your question, hopefully helpful...

[Foxbins 625]

I don't have similar stats but I'll give you my opinion as someone who is 2 years post-op. People with lower BMIs have less to lose and generally take fewer months to lose it all. It's difficult to stick to mostly Protein and green veggies when special occasions keep coming around and what I have seen is the treats creep in and the weight comes off more and more slowly.

That said, I think if you are determined to lose all your weight, you can. Just keep journaling and don't add extras until you're at goal.

[Capricornrose 59]

Okay. I've seen where other people are losing. I just read this article that scared me. I was thinking if I want to reach my goal I best lose 30lbs before surgery. I just wanted to see if what the experience was for those with similar stats as mine.

[Capricornrose 59]

this is what one website says, "Lower BMI Obese patients typically lose 80% to 100% excess body weight. Higher BMI Obese patients may need to convert to a Duodenal Switch (DS)."