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So I’m one day post op. My preop weight was 289. Just wondering how much weight can I lose. My surgeon wants me to get down to 170-180. Is this possible.Anyone had this procedure long ago or lost lots of weight. What did you do to shed the pounds?


I was 267 and currently weigh around 177. Sleeved end of August. I think I look like I’ve lost more because I’ve put on a bunch of muscle. I will say I tracked every calorie at first but now do intuitive eating since I’ve had complications and I work out twice a day 5 days a week. But I also have Hashimoto’s so I think I’ve possibly had to work harder for the loss.


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I asked my surgeon "how much weight am I expected to lose?" and he said, "all the way to your goal weight".

Just because people ON AVERAGE lose 70% of their excess body weight, doesn't mean you should measure yourself up to that. Try to reach your own goals, and many people have.

I think it's because that last 30% is completely down to your food choices, and that 70% happens relatively easily.

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Reach your own goal I know people who have lost al excess weight and I know people who have gained it all back! You will lose as much as you push your self to lose ! This is just a tool! I had rny and after 6 months my weight loss slowed down a lot ! Like 1-2 pounds a month ... so it all depends


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