% of weight loss expected

[sweatinitout 0]

My doctor says that the typical wt loss is 70%. Does that sound right to everyone?

[MidwestGirl 8]

My doctor says 60% of excess weight is usually lost in the first year...but doesn't say what to expect long term. I fully intend to lose 100% of it! :confused1:

[deedee 5]

I think the literature my doctor gave me said 65% EWL was averaged with the sleeve. I think at my last follow up appointment he mentioned that my 100% wl would be a bmi of 22.5, and that is not my goal...so that might mean people like me (who want to stay at a higher bmi) bring the percentage down?? I'll try to look through the materials I was given because this could be way off or maybe someone else will be a little more knowledgeable.

[Tiffykins 673]

65-75% EWL during the first year was my surgeon's information. I don't even know how to figure my % stats so I just had a number that I wanted to get to, and was happy with that.

[Lee 19]

My doctor told me that he would consider the surgery a success if I got to a 30 BMI. He said a BMI of 25 would totally exceed his expectations for me. He doesn't go by the number on the scale.< /strong>