What is the average weight loss in the begining?

[reany237 4]

I am just wondering what is the average weight loss? What does your surgeon expect from you weekly to loose?

[PdxMan 4,292]

This is an impossible question to answer. There are too many variables. Surely you can guess a person with a BMI of 50 is going to lose more than someone with a BMI of 35 during the same stretch of time. Men usually lose faster than women and younger folks are going to lose faster than older.

Comparing yourself to others can only result in heartache because I can guarantee you someone will chime in who will make your loss seem miniscule and then you start to have a pity party which will do you no good.

I say this not just for your sake, but for all the other new sleevers out there. Don't compare yourself. This is probably the 4th most often asked question behind stalls, hair loss and Protein.

Bottom line is to follow the guidelines your doctor laid out for you and you will lose at the rate YOUR body will lose.

[BestYet2Come 97]

There are so many variables, it is almost impossible to answer. That said, I will repeat what my doctor told me. For someone who weighs approximately 250lbs pre-surgery (my case), expect to lose about 50lbs during the first three months post-op, and then 10lbs per month thereafter. This has been my experience. On 3/16 I will be 3 months post surgery and I have lost 47lbs. Good luck!

[MNMema 82]

_{I agree with both replies!! Each and everyone is an individual when it comes to this. I am 2 mos. out on 3/7 and I have lost a total of 27 lbs. since the day of surgery. I lost 21 lbs. pre-op. I'm losing slow and steady but my inches are the biggest loss!! Take what you can get and don't worry, your time will come and you will drop. You'll see... Good luck!!!}

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Just follow your plan, and don't worry about others. You will lose weight. Just focus on you and what you are eating!

[StephanieRR 131]

My nutritionist told me when I asked her a similar question, "What does it matter? In the big picture, it's about YOU and how YOU feel, how much healthier YOU are!" She was right! I learned to be proud of my hard work and not dwell on those sho have lost more. I AM happy and feeling great! They are right, too many factors. Everybody is unique. Be yourself, follow your plan, and enjoy your results. : )