WL rate for over 50

[paj92434 27]

HI everybody. I was wondering how many pounds you lost in you first 3 months after sleeve surgery. I know everyone is different but I am just trying to get an idea. Thanks

[BrandNewBrandy 79]

I have not noticed weight loss any quicker or slower because of age. I have seen it be said that men will typically lose 50% of their excess weight and woman will lose 40% of their excess weight in the first 3 months but those are averages. Some will lose more or less

Edited March 8, 2014 by BrandNewBrandy

[BrandNewBrandy 79]

And sorry I was on the app so I didn't notice the 50s forum. I'm in my 40s though

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I'm 58 and I don't feel I'm losing as fast as some on the posters that are in their 20s and 30s. I try not to compare myself with others as everyone's journey is unique but I have noticed that the younger folks do lose more rapidly and they seem to have more energy. I'll be 4 weeks post surgery on Monday and I still can only walk a mile and a half. Next week I will try to do 2 miles per day. I hope that will help with the weight loss.

[Carlotta1 401]

I am 60 years old and lost 33 pounds post op in three months. (plus an 10 pounds pre-op). Of course someone in their 20's would conceivably lose faster. and I have seen the stats on this website that indicates such. But don't worry too much about "rate of weight loss" ...There are lots of factors if you compare to others. It is nice to see someone lose fast..however, I am very happy with my progress. I am concentrating on making lifestyle changes to maintain my weight loss, not just to take the weight off. (I could always lose weight, but I would immediately gain it back). I have 32 pounds left. As long as I am eating healthly most of the time , exercise , get good sleep. Then the 32 pounds will follow in time. Hopefully this help with you concern about weight loss :}

[SeaGirl 193]

I'm 50 and lost 20 first month. In 6 mos down 75 lbs. that's ok with me!

[slocin12 41]

I am 57 3 months out and have lost about 45 pounds including pre op. or from January 5 th this year. I have yet to start exercising No issues at all with food. Everyday my priority is to get in Protein and Water.

[NMJG 1,266]

Older women definitely lose slower, especially after menopause. I lost around 2 lbs a week at my fastest rate the first 6 months. It's been slowing down the closer I get to goal. Now I see only a couple of pounds a month loss. I'm 53.

[slowinsa 0]

I was sleeved on Dec. 30, 2013 and , to date, have only lost 23 pounds. I do light to medium exercise ( walking, pilates). I'm eating approximately 1200 calories per day. Try to keep carbs below 25-30 grams per day. I can go weeks without losing a pound. It gets very discouraging. I'm 56 and my starting weight was 230. Is there anyone out there like me or can give me some advice?

[joysdelights 24]

I am 65 and exactly 3months out. I have lost 35 pounds and I am only 15 pounds from my doctors goal and 20 pounds from mine. I am losing slowly about 1-2 pounds a week. I will meet my goal at 6 months though.

[#9grammy 274]

I am 65 and exactly 3months out. I have lost 35 pounds and I am only 15 pounds from my doctors goal and 20 pounds from mine. I am losing slowly about 1-2 pounds a week. I will meet my goal at 6 months though.

Congrats Joysdelights on your weight loss and even going for it at this stage of your life. See it doesn't matter what age people are and you've helped me to see that. I'm 57 and have thought twice about doing this but now I'm convinced I Can Do It!!! Thank you for your input

[slocin12 41]

I just turned 57. I had surgery Feb 19. Since Jan 2014 I have lost over 50 pounds. My blood pressure is normal. I do not snore and gird is gone. Also arthritis pain is gone thanks to surgery. While I hope to lose more weight I am so happy. I seem to lose slower than others I feel healthier than I have from several decades I just recently started walking and exercising. I would recommend surgery if you have your doctor's blessings. Good luck and keep us posted.

[JanaAZ 16]

I am 61. So far I've lost 32 pounds since surgery on 2/19. (52 since I started my diet almost a year ago). I feel it is going really slow compared to some people. I try to eat what I'm supposed to (okay, I ate 3 French fries when I went out to dinner with my hubby a few weeks ago) but that's the extent of my cheating. I walk a lot, and will start back at the health club again next week.

It gets very discouraging...especially when I see people dropping as much weight in a few weeks as I've done in over 3 months. I know everybody loses weight differently but darn, I wish the pounds would fall off of me.

I know I am losing sizes because I've had to go through my closet a few times already. I guess it will take as long as it takes. At least the weight is going the right way.

Edited June 8, 2014 by JanaAZ

[slocin12 41]

Hang in there. Our bodies work differently. Perhaps we were overweight longer!! The surgery is really not a quiclue fix. Still I know for me it will be a life long struggle

[SugarTea 15]

I am two days from three months. Weighed in at 256, today I weigh 205. Lost 51lbs to date. Going for at least 30 more. Increasing exercise and eating more veggies now and of course extra Protein with yogurt in am and a shake during the day.