Average Weight Loss?

[chasingchloee 58]

Hello! I'm about 5 months post op from RNY. I just wanted to know what the average weight loss is for that time?

[Cervidae 2,389]

there is no average, unfortunately. It's dependent on which surgery you had, starting weight, how much you need to lose, how fast or slow your metabolism is, the balance of many different hormones, other medical issues, how much food and liquid you get in, exercise, etc. The list goes on and on.

What was your starting weight, if you don't mind me asking?

Edited February 20, 2016 by Cervidae

[dannieeliza 29]

I'm 5 months out and down a total of 92 lbs

[MSWMike 22]

The amount you lose varies from person to person and depends on what surgery you had. By the time I was 5 months post op, I lost 85 pounds (125 since I started the program 4 months prior to my surgery). You need to follow the advice and guidance from your bariatric team.

1- Follow your nutritional guidelines

2- Get your fluids

3- Exercise

4- Vitamins

[ImBringingLisaBack RNY 70]

I'm out 5 months and have lost 85 since starting program and 69 since day of surgery. But I agree, everyone is different.

[Dar200 285]

I'm five months out and have lost 64 pounds. Lost 15 pounds prior to surgery.

[Knitchic 97]

Comparing yourself with others can be playing head games. I started out at about 215 (the surgery was the best method to fix my extreme and I do mean extreme reflux) at 5 months I was down to 170. I'm now just past 6 months and at 164. The doctor says I will lose about another 10-15 and then after a year gain about 5-10 back.

I have been a slow loser and it would blow my mind to see how quickly some people lose. I try to tell my focus that everyone is on their own journey but that doesn't always help haha. Good luck.

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[LabCop 1]

I too am having the surgery for EXTREME reflux, was it successful? I don't want to lose weight, I'm at 140lbs ( was sleeved in 2012), but Drs said will probably lose 15-20lbs and will average out. I was down to 120 size 2, so I'll be happy to wear my little shorts again

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