Just 60%? Really?

[tmposton 49]

I went today for my visit with the psychiatrist and the dietitian today and something was said that is a bit of a concern for me. She said that even after I lose the 60-65% of my excess body fat I will still be considered obese she said that it is rare to see people with the sleeve lose more than the 65%. When I hear this I want to ask myself, " Do I want to go through all this to still be obese?" I even asked my daughter what is the point if I'm still going to be obese. Has this been the case for you all? Have you only lost the 60-65%? She also said that I would probably hit the size clothes I want to be in but not the weight on the scale. Has anyone had this? Am I just freaking out over nothing?

[srs82781 83]

I have heard that a million time but from the majority of people I have met on my journey they have done way more then 60% and plenty met their goal.

I am already past 65%weight loss and am a week shy of 6mos out of surgery. I don't really understand the statistics of that statement, but most of what I have found had proved different.

[Wags 549]

I went today for my visit with the psychiatrist and the dietitian today and something was said that is a bit of a concern for me. She said that even after I lose the 60-65% of my excess body fat I will still be considered obese she said that it is rare to see people with the sleeve lose more than the 65%. When I hear this I want to ask myself' date=' " Do I want to go through all this to still be obese?" I even asked my daughter what is the point if I'm still going to be obese. Has this been the case for you all? Have you only lost the 60-65%? She also said that I would probably hit the size clothes I want to be in but not the weight on the scale. Has anyone had this? Am I just freaking out over nothing?

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I have heard that too. But at 10 weeks, I have lost 40% of my excess body weight, so I'm having a hard time believing that 60-65% number. However, even if I only lost 60-65%, I have already stopped taking blood pressure medications. So there are other health benefits beside weight loss.

[suejersey 263]

I am 10 months out and have lost 84% of my excess weight and I am still losing consistently. If you work the program and exercise you will lose what you desire and work for!

[No game 14,437]

Statistically sleeve patients lose 60 to 65 percent of their excess weight and keep it off for a period of time...

The difference is, do you want to be a statistic or not? I'm choosing to fight past the 60% and get to a healthy goal that I want.

The sleeve can help you lose the weight but its like everything in life, you get out of it what you put into it..

[gmanbat 5,889]

I started out at 340. I am now down to 210. As far as I'm concerned I have lost ALL of my excess body fat. According to some charts, which don't take into account a muscular man, I should weigh 195, that makes it about 92%. I exercise with a passion.

Make it happen!

[scarbedazzles 74]

I think the statistics are skewed because there are a lot of people who sabotage their success with soda, slider foods, etc...

There are many here, at, or even BEYOND, goal. How you handle it will be directly proportionate to your personal outcome.

I really also think that other types of bariatric surgeries are factored into the stats. There has not been much time to accumulate information because it's a newer procedure.

My research has shown the odds are far better with the sleeve than with either the Lap Band or Bypass. The Bilio-pancreatic/with duodenal switch has a really good outcome, but it's super invasive with mal-absorption....I personally don't want that.

Don't be discouraged, she was supposed to make sure you are prepared for the possibility of mediocre results. Remember STATISTICS are just that....they are meant to be challenged and conquered. Make it your goal to beat the stats...or to at least be at the top end.

[zoey1176 58]

You can do anything you set your mind too, it's all in how you work your sleeve.

[gmanbat 5,889]

I re-read your post.

Rare? Horsehockey! Next time tell them to show you the proof. Sounds like hearsay.

[Richard Foor 655]

You have to remember that these numbers come from a limited number of studies that are done, and the sleeve is still newer of the procedures so there isn't as many studies yet. They come up with these numbers by averaging the results, so if you have some people that don't lose any weight or worse yet end up higher then where they started it will decrease the average percentage for the study. And ultimately none of this means anything, because people shouldn't obsess about the numbers you should want to be healthier then you are currently, so regardless what your percentage of loss is if you lose anything from the procedure you will be better off then you are now.

[RickM 1,747]

As a relative lightweight (for our population, at least- under 40 BMI,) 100% excess weight loss is very achievable. Some docs aren't very aggressive in their goal setting, either for themselves or their patients, and they are the ones that see only average results - the 60-65% numbers that you are being quoted - while other docs set tougher goals and have programs in place to help their patients achieve them. If, as it sounds, that your doc is one of those less aggressive ones, you can consider seeking out another doc who has a better program and success rate, or simply set tougher goals for yourself, depending upon your personality and need for that extra push to succeed. Seek out the advice of the longer term post ops here who have done well, paying particular attention to those in similar circumstances to your own.

Good luck in your journey - you can do it!

[scarbedazzles 74]

You have to remember that these numbers come from a limited number of studies that are done, and the sleeve is still newer of the procedures so there isn't as many studies yet. They come up with these numbers by averaging the results, so if you have some people that don't lose any weight or worse yet end up higher then where they started it will decrease the average percentage for the study. And ultimately none of this means anything, because people shouldn't obsess about the numbers you should want to be healthier then you are currently, so regardless what your percentage of loss is if you lose anything from the procedure you will be better off then you are now.

Kind of like grading on a curve....one person with a 100% ruins it for everyone in the class.

[mokee 588]

I am 66 yrs old and 8 months out. I am not able to exercise but have lost 80 lbs, 70 percent of my excess body weight. I intend to get to goal. I am a slow loser but I will do it. Who said this to you, the shrink or dietician? If your procedure is done correctly and you follow the rules you can get to goal.

[Sassygirl06 962]

I lost more then what the doctors told me I was going to lose. It all depends on what you are willing to put in. I know that I am healthier, happier and weigh a lot less then I ever expected to before. Good luck!

[MrsAnders 34]

Oh wow! That would be really discouraging. I'm glad that most people on here seem to disagree with that statement. I am fat and happy, but I really want to be healthy and live a long life.