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I like that chart. It shows REALISTIC losses expected. I honestly don't understand where people get their thinking that they are going to lose 100 pounds in 3 months....

That being said, I've seen many go above and beyond what this chart indicates, also. Although I felt my loss was on the slow side compared to some, according to this I was ahead of schedule. I lost 85 pounds in 1 year ;)

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That tracks pretty well with my rate of loss if you look at the progress in my signature.

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I'm eight months out and the chart is in alignment with my weight loss thus far. At the six month mark I'd lost around 45 pounds from my weight on the day of surgery. I've lost weight slowly and not always steadily the past couple of months, but still feel confident I'll be able to lose at least 15 more pounds before my one year surgery anniversary. My BMI has gone from 31.9 to 24.3. I have PCOS and hypothyroidism and usually lose weight at the speed of a turtle on crutches, so I'm pleased with the progress. I think the chart is realistic.

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I line up pretty darn close to the 250-300lb.

NO REGRETS!!!!

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I am having a tough time seeing the image, can you post the direct link to pinterest?

thanks!!!

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I started at 238, I'm 8 days post op, and am now 201.5... Everybody is different. I can't wait to break under 200! I haven't weighed less than 200 pounds in 2 years!

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The long term goals are pretty accurate. The short term goals like the 10 days to 3 month goals are pretty aggressive.

People expect to drop a ton of weight right after surgery and it doesn't happen that way for a lot of people. I saw the biggest losses in months 3-6. In the very beginning when my calories were low, I wasn't losing at the pace on that chart.

I definitely didn't lose weight in the 10 days right after surgery. It was 105 degrees every day and I was retaining Water like crazy.

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Thanks for posting that - it is nice to have some info on what one can expect "on average" - my surgeon didn't even want to discuss weight loss in concrete terms. And my experience lines up pretty well with their range at 6 weeks.

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Thanks for sharing the chart. It seems pretty accurate.

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I found this on Pinterest and thought it was interesting. Any feedback on its accuracy in terms of other's personal experiences?


Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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It's off for me. Started at 242 and now 6 months 2 weeks out and weigh 153. 89 pounds down.

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It's off for me. Started at 242 and now 6 months 2 weeks out and weigh 153. 89 pounds down.

If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you? We started at almost the same weight.. My goal is 138, since I'm 5'5" & 3/4.. (Yes the 3/4 counts! Lol) and I'd love to be around 150 in 6 months!!! You did awesome!

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cat.jackson89 I'm 5'5"...and a quarter. lol Dr's goal is 150, but mine is around 135

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