First 3 months after gastric sleeve

[Taylah.G 2]

Hey Guys , I'm having the gastric sleeve done in February next year (can't wait) I'm curious as to how much weight everyone lost in the first 3 months post op and how you found the life style change ?

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[mzvanessa 15]

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[mzvanessa 15]

Im keen to know as well

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[Babbs 14,681]

You're going to get a variety of answers because people lose weight at such different rates for different reasons. Men lose much faster (boo), if you start out heavier you'll lose more than someone with a lower starting BMI, sometimes being a bit older can make a difference with weight loss. I think I'd lost around 35 pounds at 3 months? I'm over 2 years post op so I can't quite remember, but I check 3 of the boxes I'd mentioned above (a woman, on the older side, lower BMI). I was a bit on the slower side, but ended up below my goal weight and have been maintaining that for a year at a size 6.

It takes a bit of an adjustment to get used to. A new way of eating, all the emotional (and physical) aspects that go along with all of the changes, and always making sure you're continuing good lifestyle choices to lose the weight and then keep it off can be taxing at times, but so very worth it if you really are committed to being successful.

[living55 98]

I agree with Babbs, I know at almost 5 months I has lost 45 lbs (I checked my tracker on here) so around 3 months I would guess around 30-35 as well.

A lot of factors to consider, also I became severely anemic so I do not really exercise (which I want to change) so it was slow and steady for me and looking back, It worked just fine for me. I am extremely happy.

Best of luck to you, you will be fantastic just be prepared for the bumps but the reward is worth it and changing your eating lifestyle is also worth it.

[Candygyrl 637]

@@Taylah.G Well-- something that I feel very comfortable speaking to. I am currently 3 months post op!!! Surgery date was 7/1/16. As mentioned before you will get varied answers because everyone is different, different starting weights, loses differently, eats differently, exercises different. Basically there are so many variables that everyones answer will differ but I imagine that you are asking for a general consensus at about the 3 month mark sooo since I'm there currently-- I'll give you my perspective.

I did not have any significant weight loss pre op. It was a personal choice. I do not recommend it obviously if you can lose weight prior to surgery the closer that will put you towards your goal and your chances of hitting your target weight within the first year. Take a few pics pre op and then a few every month to see your progress. I didn't but wish that I had. I have pics of myself pre op. I will likely do one in the next couple days-- that will show some changes that I am so far very happy with. I also keep a weekly log that shows my weight loss trends. Each week is different but I can look back and see progress towards goals and various fluctuations in weight which help me to make necessary tweaks and adjustments. Surgery weight 253.6

Month 1- Adjustment phase. Various highs and lows. Adjusting to a new way of life. A healing stomach, and adjusting to the various food stages figuring out what my new tummy likes how much of it I can eat how slowly to eat and working hard to get in enough Protein and liquids. I was not able to get liquids down quickly so my Protein came mostly in the form of shakes and yogurt. I tested the waters a bit and learned my limitations. Reality hit me hard and I realized that I have to do the work. I have to develop a eating and drinking schedule, take my Vitamins, fit in my activity, pack Snacks and keep fluids with me anytime I leave the house. Lots of fatigue, concern for dehydration. I received 2 Vitamin B12 injections. Week 1 -14.2lbs, Week 2 -1lb, Week 3 -3.3 lbs, Week 4 -6.8 lbs Total 25.3 lost

Month 2- Getting into the swing- Adjustments are setting in as you prepare to be on regular foods again at 6 weeks. By now I was hitting or very close to hitting my Fluid and protein goals most days of the week. It took a lot of effort on my part. It wasn't a passive effort either! Lots of focus, determination and planning. Implementing tools such as setting timers and reminders to eat and drink. Keeping my fridge stocked with items that I could eat and measuring out the food that I eat-- all very important. Walking and biking was about as much as I could do activity wise. But my energy levels were climbing past the levels I was at pre op! I was starting to create a plan to step my activity levels up and decided to gradually increase my workout days by 1 every 2 weeks until I hit 4-5 days a week 1 hour. Week 5- 1.8lbs Week 6 -6.4lbs Week 7- 3.2 lbs Week 8- 1.5lbs Total 12.9 lbs lost

Month 3- Full throttle. I've worked out most of my kinks the only issue is staying consistent. I'm working out regularly on average of 4 days a week. I no longer feel like a post op newbie--My energy levels are steady climbing, I'm feeling stronger my endurance is picking up and I'm looking great. People at work are asking wow you've lost weight haven't you? You look great! People who haven't seen me in a while instantly notice the difference. I finally feel like its all starting to set in and I'm making progress. I put some clothes in the layaway (smaller sizes) and fit into size 12's for the first time in more than 7 years. Pre op I was in 16's and 18's or 2x. I can now fit into 12's and wear Large tops. My shoe size went from a 10 to a 9. Week 9- 6.7lbs , Week 10 -0.8 lbs, Week 11 -2lbs Week 12 -2 lbs Total Week 13-5.4 lbs (5 weeks in September) Total 16.9 lbs

Current weight 201.8 Expecting to enter ONEDERLAND this weeks end.

Good Luck to YOU!!!!!!

[tsawyer91 4]

Hello! I am almost exactly 3 months post op! (10/8) and I have lost 51lbs. Hope this helps and good luck to you!! =)

[Candygyrl 637]

Hello! I am almost exactly 3 months post op! (10/8) and I have lost 51lbs. Hope this helps and good luck to you!! =)

@tsawyer91Just curious-- Did you have surgery in August? If so that would only put you at 2 months... or 8/9 weeks If you had the surgery for example August 8th. I say 9 weeks because there was an extra week in September. My Surgery was July 1st, I'm just hitting my 3 month mark actually 3 month and 1 week due to the extra week in Sept. Anyways your doing amazing @ 2 months out!!! Did you lose anything pre op or was all your weight lost post op?

[aquarius1234 39]

Hey Guys , I'm having the gastric sleeve done in February next year (can't wait) I'm curious as to how much weight everyone lost in the first 3 months post op and how you found the life style change ?

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I'm having (hopefully) mine in February too! It's all I can think about!

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[charley27 164]

I'm 3 months and a week post op and im down 51lbs. I document every week on my youtube channel!

[tsawyer91 4]

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Edited October 5, 2016 by tsawyer91

[els 21]

41 lbs on my 3 month anniversary (surgery 4 July) but slowing down now which has been a bit worried.

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[courville 6]

About 45 lbs for me!

[kmalcom28 29]

@candygrl thank you for the detailed post. My starting weight will be a little bit less than yours only because I am losing pre op but starting weight was 260. I feel like I know a little more about what to expect.

[marissa_d 24]

i think it honestly depends on the persons body, and how much they weighed prior to surgery, i was 460 something on surgery day, now 3 months out on the 27th im already at 381

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