Can someone explain this to me...?

[Ro2x 13]

So I saw my nutritionist yesterday, she warned me that I would not be losing weight as fast as most people (which definitely has its advantages, but I want to be thin already!) because my BMI is much higher than it should be for my weight. I'm 5'5" and weight 223 lbs. Unfortunately I can't remember what she told me my BMI was (I have to get one of those fancy scales). So, considering these facts, can anyone explain why my weight loss would be slower if my BMI is so high?

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[CharmingTortoise 83]

I wonder if she meant because you don't have as much as some folks have to lose? Like you don't need to lose 250 pounds. I'm curious because I am kind of close to your height and weight.

There are some great online BMI calculators. This is the one I always use http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bminojs.htm.

[T'snewstart 251]

On surgery day for me my goal was to lose approx. 160 lbs, on that same day a friend had her surgery her goal was to lose 90 lbs. her weigh loss is slower because she has less body fat. In the beginning she would get frustrated with the amount I was losing and wondered why was her numbers going so slow. What helped her was to pay attention to inches lost etc. Now that we're are 4 1/2 months post op she is not far from her goal. I am a little over half way there. So yes the numbers are different but, you have less to lose. You will get there faster than someone with more body fat. I hope this is making sense... Sorry if it seems like I am rambling! Best wishes Tina

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

The more weight you have to lose the quicker you will lose; initially. Sometimes I see that those having to lose alot, say 100 pounds or more take longer to reach that goal or sometimes never do. I reached my goal weight in 6 months less a day and lost 77.8 pounds.

So it is all kind of relative, based on how much you have to lose and by the looks of it, you don't have much to lose.

[lilbearzmom 584]

Either you misheard her or she misspoke. Your BMI is on the low side compared to most other sleeve patients. I am also 5'5 and at my highest I was 302- date of surgery 272. I kind of consider myself to be very average when I compare my pre-op weight to other sleevers. Yes, you may lose slower, but you have less to lose.

-Kendra

[Ro2x 13]

Yes, I definitely misspoke. It's not my BMI that's higher than it should (don't think that's even possible), it's my body fat that's too high. Does that change things?

Thank you all for responding. I understand my weigh loss will be slower will be much slower than anyone's who's 300, 400 lbs. But my doctor said I shouldn't compare myself to anyone who has the same amount of weight to lose, because my weight loss will probably be slower.

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[sharonintx 1,275]

Nothing like hearing a discouraging comment! I'm the same height as you and pre-op was 222 lbs. I'm 16 days out now and have lost 20 lbs. I know the weight loss will slow down at some point but I'm happy with what I can get.

I don't think you can generalize how much weight one person will lose as compared to other groups. Some people lose fairly easily and others fight for each and every pound.

I think the important thing is that you will lose weight no matter how fast or slow. You don't have the time or the need for any preconceived notions as to how much you will lose.

[happy1957 138]

I was weighed on a special scale that told my BMI, plus fat %, bone density and muscle mass%. Maybe you have less muscle and more fat would bring your BMI numbers up. Just a thought. I personally carry a lot of muscle, so my goal weight was a lot more than others of my stature. Without this special scale, I would have to lose another 23 lbs for my height, but because of the ability to see muscle mass, I have more than reached goal. This really helps over the standard BMI charts

Yes, I definitely misspoke. It's not my BMI that's higher than it should (don't think that's even possible), it's my body fat that's too high. Does that change things?

Thank you all for responding. I understand my weigh loss will be slower will be much slower than anyone's who's 300, 400 lbs. But my doctor said I shouldn't compare myself to anyone who has the same amount of weight to lose, because my weight loss will probably be slower.

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[Ahealthyme2013 39]

Nothing like hearing a discouraging comment! I'm the same height as you and pre-op was 222 lbs. I'm 16 days out now and have lost 20 lbs. I know the weight loss will slow down at some point but I'm happy with what I can get.

I don't think you can generalize how much weight one person will lose as compared to other groups. Some people lose fairly easily and others fight for each and every pound.

I think the important thing is that you will lose weight no matter how fast or slow. You don't have the time or the need for any preconceived notions as to how much you will lose.

Sharonintx, I've read some of your other posts and know you take a more liberal approach to eating compared to some others on this site. I don't want to be a slave to Protein shakes and always have to do low carb everything. But I have a 37 BMI and worried I won't have weight loss. Can you talk a little about your diet and what's worked for you to lose without being super, super strict. Thanks:)

[Ladiec2 74]

Don't compare yourself in losing lbs with someone who is much heavier than you are. They're going to lose in lbs a lot more and quicker because they have more to lose. Use the percentage of your body weight and see who then loses the most percentage. It's the same way the Biggest Loser calculates their weight loss. For example: If a 300 lb person lost 30 lbs. that's 10% of their body weight lost. If a 200 lb person lost only 20 lbs., that too is 10% of body weight lost. Even though the heaver person lost more weight, they both lost the same amount of Here is a website that calculates in weight lost percentage.

http://www.fitwatch.com/qkcalc/calculate-weight-loss-percentage.html

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Try not to get wrapped up in that stuff. I am 5'6" and started out at 293 today I am 169 and still losing. It is much slower now but it is definitely still coming off with the inches. Just keep on keeping on and you will reach your goal before you know it! My surgery was June 6, 2013 so I am 16 months post op and it is still working.

[nurse1sherry 8]

Try not to get wrapped up in that stuff. I am 5'6" and started out at 293 today I am 169 and still losing. It is much slower now but it is definitely still coming off with the inches. Just keep on keeping on and you will reach your goal before you know it! My surgery was June 6, 2013 so I am 16 months post op and it is still working. [emoji4]

Super you give me hope!

[teezeepro 0]

I had my sleeve done on the 5th of July. Still wrong post surgery food. Why do I have so much indigestion and heartburn? It probably a 6

[teezeepro 0]

I had my sleeve done on the 5th of July. Still wrong post surgery food. Why do I have so much indigestion and heartburn? It probably a 6