National average surgery goals

[michelecaples 224]

Damn' date=' if I only lost 60% of my excess weight I would be at 205.2lbs since I started at 276lbs and 158lbs is when my BMI will say I'm at a normal weight. I weigh 169lbs and my goal is 135lbs. That. Is. Nuts.

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012[/quote']

I agree. Most people it seems are losing more. I guess a lot of peoples progress mayy not have been reported.

[Lebim 381]

I agree. Most people it seems are losing more. I guess a lot of peoples progress mayy not have been reported.

I think it's accounting for failed surgeries. Also older people never lose as much

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

[sky 87]

I think it's accounting for failed surgeries. Also older people never lose as much

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

older people don't lose as much? Why not? what is considered older?

[lovealways 287]

older people don't lose as much? Why not? what is considered older?

Metabolism naturally slows as you get older. It can start to slow as early as in your 30's.

[Mrs.D 39]

I have heard the same thing, although it was explained to me that the 60% represents the average of where people land over time. You may lose 80% within the first year, but 3 years later....many people gain some and level out.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

older people don't lose as much? Why not? what is considered older?

I can't answer what is considered older but perhaps it would be better stated to say "On average, older people don't lose as much." There are very few absolutes in the business of medicine. I'm sixty-two and although my metabolism may have slowed, I reckon I've done pretty well with my weight loss. It's all about The Prime Directive - lifestyle changes. Understand that, embrace that, commit to that - and nothing can defeat you.

[Lebim 381]

older people don't lose as much? Why not? what is considered older?

I don't know why. It's that way with it without surgery. By older I mean 50+. No one in my local support group that is older has lost as much as the youngyins like me

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

[sky 87]

I don't know why. It's that way with it without surgery. By older I mean 50+. No one in my local support group that is older has lost as much as the youngyins like me

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

Haha I'm 49 1/2 ...wonder where that will put mE?!!

[sky 87]

I don't know why. It's that way with it without surgery. By older I mean 50+. No one in my local support group that is older has lost as much as the youngyins like me

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary 6/11/2012

Haha I'm 49 1/2 ...wonder where that will put mE?!!

[hunni_82 16]

My weight right now is 343. My weight should be 128-149. If it will keep me healthy and bring me to a new lifestyle. I'm game. I'm so ready to get rid of 60% of excess.

[michelecaples 224]

My weight right now is 343. My weight should be 128-149. If it will keep me healthy and bring me to a new lifestyle. I'm game. I'm so ready to get rid of 60% of excess.

Me too. We all dream of being skinny, but the real wish is being healthy! I have only lost 40 percent so far in 12 weeks but am in a size 10 and feel great aside from back pain.

[michelecaples 224]

My weight right now is 343. My weight should be 128-149. If it will keep me healthy and bring me to a new lifestyle. I'm game. I'm so ready to get rid of 60% of excess.

Me too. We all dream of being skinny, but the real wish is being healthy! I have only lost 40 percent so far in 12 weeks but am in a size 10 and feel great aside from back pain.

[kiwiladydee 402]

I wonder of your medications or health issues also slow down weight loss?

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[michelecaples 224]

I wonder of your medications or health issues also slow down weight loss?

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I can attest to that. Depression meds will stall you as well as hormones. Ive had to back off of both due to this