I am wondering if there is anyone who has the same body type (weight/height). Who has already had surgery who can tell me their story. I am going out of the country three months post surgery. Want to know how much weight loss/ how I will feel???

Yes, I'm 5'1" and started out at 233 lbs. How old are you? That does have some influence. I'm 57 so I don't lose as fast as someone who's say 25 -30 years old. How active are you? I sit at a desk most of the day or I'm driving. So if you have a more active job or lifestyle that helps. Because of my age I've had more years of yoyo dieting that has slowed down my metabolisim.

It comes off fast in the beginning and then slows down the closer you get to a more normal weight. Everyone is different. At 3 months post-op you should be feeling pretty great. Again, I think age plays a role. I had no energy the first couple of months, but by 3 months most of my energy had returned.

Eating while traveling can be a challenge especially if you will be eating out a lot. You won't be able to eat 1/3 of what you use to and you might not tolerate foods you use to. Sharing a plate is a good idea. The other night my daughter, who also was sleeved 6 weeks after me. shared a 2 chicken enchilada plate. Together we didn't eat even 1/2 of the plate and then took the rest home and ate on it a couple more times and threw the rest away. We laughed about how we could have eatin the whole plate before surgery and then some. Like 2 baskets of chips with guacamole.

Might be a good idea to jump start your weight loss before surgery and try to eat the way you will after surgery. Start on Protein shakes that are low carb and have low sugar. We like premier Protein Shakes that are pre-made and you get them at costco. They are low carb and low sugar and taste better than some. At least we like them. Try to get over your carb and sugar cravings before surgery. Anything that will make it easier on you after surgery. It's a head game adjusting to a new way of eating.

I am 5'3" & was 250 lbs. Everyone does lose at different rates. By the time I was 3 months out I had lost 56 lbs. I'm 6 months out as of tomorrow & now I've lost a total of 78lbs. I'm happy with my results & I know it would be more is I did more exercise! I am 52 years old... I don't travel, but I do eat out at restaurants. chose wisely when ordering. I order GRILLED everything! No rice or pasta. Keep protein bars with you for either meal replacement or a snack. Atkins Bars are real good & I always get the ones higher in protein. Good luck...

Hey, I am 5'1" and was 273 lbs. I am almost 5 months post op and I feel great. I have lost almost 60 lbs and don't have anymore pain. I lost 21 lbs in the first month with an 8 day stall included. I have more energy and don't get winded when I climb steps. The clear liquid diet was the hardest to go through. I did that for 2 weeks and then did full liquids. It was 7 weeks before I had any solid food. Right now I eat just fine and know when I need to stop eating. Let me know of any questions you have.

I'm 5'1" and some change and started at 242 pounds. I was in a snug 18/20 XXL prior to surgery.

My first piece of advice won't be what you want to hear but you really shouldn't count on being a particular size or weight by a certain date. I assume you're trying to plan ahead and are worried about packing and planning your trip. I understand completely! Four months post op I moved from Germany to Kyrgyzstan but had an extended trip to the states in between. I lived out of suitcases for months and packing was a nightmare because I had no idea what would fit and for how long.

All of that aside, you shouldn't have too much trouble. I felt great at about 3 months post op. I could eat, even though my portions were tiny. Bring Protein powder and a shaker cup with you! I dumped my big three pound tub into a baggie and taped the label from the container to the bag so that if I was inspected by TSA they wouldn't freak out. I'm so glad I did this because I needed my shakes and would have felt miserable for my entire trip if I hadn't been getting enough protein. Bring Protein Bars if you use them, because they help, too. With one shake a day you should be able to eat enough at that point to feel good and get enough nutrition.

I also moved my trusty scale with me, too! I wanted to be able to track my progress without wondering if the scale was right or not. If your trip is longer than a few weeks you might want to do this, too.

By three months out I had lost about 44 pounds. I didn't really change sizes until close to fifty pounds lost. Plus sizes have far more "give" to them than straight sizes - if I gain/lose five pounds now it completely changes the way my clothes fit. By four months out I was down into size 14...I kind of skimmed the 16s. I think I purged my wardrobe of 18/20s before the move and wore the 16s on my trip, even though they were still pretty snug at that point.

Nobody here can really do more than tell you their own experience. Some people lose a ton of weight in the beginning and some lose much more slowly. How it will happen for you is completely up to your body and you won't have much control over the process.

Good luck,

~Cheri

Very similar stats to yours - I'm about 5'2", started off at 230 and size 22/24. Eight weeks later - am down to a size 18 and what's amazing to me, things that totally didn't fit one week fit great the next - the changes are so constant that there's no way to predict exactly what will fit next and when.

But here's what's interesting - Cheri started off with similar height / weight stats but a much smaller size and took longer to go down one size (despite an impressive weight loss) - and I'm sure that every other person has their own individual story which will somewhat differ from the next person's story, so just be assured that you WILL be thinner three months out, but by how much? Only your body can tell!

Best of luck with the surgery and everything that comes afterwards,

Miriam