Realistic weightloss question for 208lb start.

[AmandaWho 158]

Hello all,

I am scheduled for 5/31 and I am getting married in October. My current weight is 208 (I have a heart condition and PCOS, so I qualified for surgery). I'm wondering how much weight someone at my size can lose in the 4 months after surgery. I'm concerned about having my dress taken in and whether or not it will fit for the wedding so any input from someone who started around my size would be so greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Berry78 4,261]

You will probably be down 4 sizes from your current. (So if you wear a size 18, you'll be in a 10). I would recommend waiting as long as possible to buy the dress, and see if it can be finished within 2-3 weeks of the wedding.

Congrats! And good luck!

[AmandaWho 158]

You will probably be down 4 sizes from your current. (So if you wear a size 18, you'll be in a 10). I would recommend waiting as long as possible to buy the dress, and see if it can be finished within 2-3 weeks of the wedding.
Congrats! And good luck!

Well, I already ordered the dress but it's a corset and the only measurement needed was right under my bust where, thankfully, mommy smallest and there's not much fat to be lost. I ordered it because it was the last day to order from this designer and I fell in love with it, also, I didn't know if I was even going to get approved for surgery. I'm hoping that since the measurements were only in the one spot it won't be too terrible, also I opted for one size smaller than I measured at because regardless of surgery I was going to do anything I could to finally lose weight.

Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it. I'm a nervous wreck as it is with the wedding and then I panicked that I wouldn't even have a dress!

[AmandaWho 158]

Thankfully, I'm the smallest... not mommy haha.

[Amandy31 17]

I had surgery October 3,2016. I started @ 204lb I am now 149. In a size 6-8 from 14-16. Good luck you can achieve your goals [emoji3]

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[Berry78 4,261]

If that was the only measurement, you should be fine.

Congrats!

[alysia.rush 24]

I had gastric bypass feb 1, @ 219lbs im 5'2 and also have pcos i was taking high doses of metformin. Stopped now, three mo post op im 180lbs size 12. Everyone is different. Being smaller it may be a slower rate of loss. Pcos may also hinder loss. Mine has been slow but almost a constant. Track everything and get ur Water an Protein.

[alysia.rush 24]

Also, if you dont eat enough you can go into starvation mode and not loose much, thats been my struggle finding a balance. Who ever thought not eating enough, lol.

[AmandaWho 158]

Also, if you dont eat enough you can go into starvation mode and not loose much, thats been my struggle finding a balance. Who ever thought not eating enough, lol.

That's what I'm worried about. Being smaller plus PCOS, plus figuring out the right amount to avoid starvation mode. I'm worried that even after surgery it'll be as difficult of an uphill battle as it's always been!

[AmandaWho 158]

If that was the only measurement, you should be fine.
Congrats!

Thank you!

[Flippista 67]

Hello all,
I am scheduled for 5/31 and I am getting married in October. My current weight is 208 (I have a heart condition and PCOS, so I qualified for surgery). I'm wondering how much weight someone at my size can lose in the 4 months after surgery. I'm concerned about having my dress taken in and whether or not it will fit for the wedding so any input from someone who started around my size would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

I'm 5'4"; SW was 206; I'm 5.5 weeks post-op and down to 185lbs. It's not much but I did lose 6inches from the waist in the first 2 weeks and went down a bra cup. I'm sure at 4 months I will be a lot smaller. I started at a size 18 and now in between 12-14. I know everyone loses differently but I hope this helps give you a general idea. I had the RNY btw. Good luck!

[AmandaWho 158]

I'm 5'4"; SW was 206; I'm 5.5 weeks post-op and down to 185lbs. It's not much but I did lose 6inches from the waist in the first 2 weeks and went down a bra cup. I'm sure at 4 months I will be a lot smaller. I started at a size 18 and now in between 12-14. I know everyone loses differently but I hope this helps give you a general idea. I had the RNY btw. Good luck!

Not much!? 21 lbs is huge! That's so awesome! Congratulations!

And thank you!!

[Mindy78 372]

Had surgery on October 3rd 251 married February 11th so a hair over 4 months. Dress was too small size 20 about a 18 reg size and too small week before wedding taken in to a reg 14 about 16 wedding dress size and I weighed about 210. Lost about 4 sizes

[Mindy78 372]

On another note 3 months later I'm only down 13lbs but have lost 4 inches since Feb, weight isn't the only thing to go by. I would find out now if it can be taken in, if needed and how late they can possibly do it. I knew my seamstress so that helped. When I told her I'd lose about 12 lb by then she thought I was an unrealistic dieting bride and told me so. Til I told her I had surgery.

[AmandaWho 158]

On another note 3 months later I'm only down 13lbs but have lost 4 inches since Feb, weight isn't the only thing to go by. I would find out now if it can be taken in, if needed and how late they can possibly do it. I knew my seamstress so that helped. When I told her I'd lose about 12 lb by then she thought I was an unrealistic dieting bride and told me so. Til I told her I had surgery.

My dress can be taken in a few inches on each side, plus it's a corset back so I'm hoping it'll be ok.