Ree 215 Posted June 19, 2014 Today is exactly 6 months since surgery. I had my 6 month follow up today too and it went well. My goal going into todays appointment was to be under 190lbs and today (according to their scale) I weighed in at 188. My scale is what I normally go by and I weighed in at 187, which I was thrilled with! The doctor also said I am considered a success because I had lost more than 50% of my excess body weight, which I didn't even realize. And she said that they consider the surgery a success if someone can lose at least 50% of their body weight within a year of having the surgery and I was able to do that in 6 months. Since starting this journey I have lost 88 pounds! and feeling great. 1 KQH reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrown30 148 Posted June 19, 2014 <p>Today is exactly 6 months since surgery. I had my 6 month follow up today too and it went well. My goal going into todays appointment was to be under 190lbs and today (according to their scale) I weighed in at 188. My scale is what I normally go by and I weighed in at 187, which I was thrilled with!</p> <p> </p> <p>The doctor also said I am considered a success because I had lost more than 50% of my excess body weight, which I didn't even realize. And she said that they consider the surgery a success if someone can lose at least 50% of their body weight within a year of having the surgery and I was able to do that in 6 months.</p> <p> </p> <p>Since starting this journey I have lost 88 pounds! and feeling great. </p> Hello Ree. Congratulations on meeting your goals. Keep up the good work and you'll reach your goal weight in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odesa 90 Posted June 19, 2014 Congrats! I had my 3 month follow up last week and was told that 30% of excess weight loss at 3 months and 50% at 6 months was the norm so it seems fairly similiar/standard. My loss was at 33% so I had that same feel good feeling you have right now but I'm just 3 months behind ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livvsmum 2,369 Posted June 19, 2014 That is wonderful!! I am happy for you! My surgeon told me that too at my 6 month follow up. He said technically speaking I was considered a "successful surgery" since I lost a certain percentage. Even though I haven't yet reached my personal goal, he said anything past what I lost at the point was "a bonus" :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ree 215 Posted June 20, 2014 Thank you! and congrats guys on your progress so far. Keep up the good work, you are so worth it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
