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How long has it been since your surgery?

How much weight did you lose?

I am getting sleeved mid-December and was told it is realistic to be losing 100+ pounds! I am surprised that could happen and want to know everyone's experiences.

Thanks!

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Yes. It's possible. I was 340. Presently 200. Lost all the weight in 6 months post-244766-14777107167998_thumb.jpg post-244766-1477710750693_thumb.jpg

340 before starting my preop diet.

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Now maintaining 200

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I was 261 preop before liquid diet. That was mid Sept. I'm 239 22lbs and I'm 3weeks post.

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Weighed 298 the day I got home from surgery on August 5. I'm down to 250 in under 3 months.

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I was 295 the day I started my preop diet. 18 months later I was 135 (down 160 pounds). 6 years later I typically run around 132-136.

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I was 306. Now 249. 4 months post op. post-292413-14777483913966_thumb.jpg

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I just had my surgery 3 days ago.... I started at 220 lbs preshakes. Feeling kinda lost , it's a scared journey I've already wanted to turn to food as it has been my comfort for most of my life.

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I just had my surgery 3 days ago.... I started at 220 lbs preshakes. Feeling kinda lost , it's a scared journey I've already wanted to turn to food as it has been my comfort for most of my life.

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Are you seeing a therapist? I couldn't have accomplished what I have without mine. More important than surgery itself, IMHO.

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I was 310 when I started, SW 278 8/31/16, today 236. Total loss of 73 pounds (33 pre op, 40 post op).

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To the original poster, I was told that overall expectations are 60-70% excess weight loss (i.e. That over BMI more than 25) at 2yrs but obviously some will lose more, some less. It's pretty much up to you - it's not easy but it's easier for me than doing it without it and I am delighted with the results. (5.5 months out and feeling fabulous). Go into it with a positive attitude that you are going to learn to deal with your issues and just keep trying. Good luck.

To co-lyndee - the first few days are a roller coaster, the first few months are a total learning experience. Things will change over time - you will learn to deal with some things, you will find other things no longer a problem. It's the best thing I ever did (and lots of other people here). So take comfort in that - follow your instructions and look forward to a new life (albeit with different challenges). Good luck.

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Wow Omieliz - brilliant stats. Well done :-)

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