I'm a month away from surgery and curious how much everyone lost in their first 6 months.

Newbie

welcome aboard

seeing that you just joined our lovely group about 12 hours ago - i'll try and give you a little info PO sleeve

there is no one set answer to how much weight you will loose in 6 days, 6 weeks or 6 months etc. We all vary with our weight loss amount, how long it takes to loose "X" amount of weight.

things are different, once people have been sleeved. some people can't eat certain things, they might have a problem digesting, while others have no problems

Most docs/NUTS (NUTS = Nutritionalist) are different - one might say you can't drink from straws ever, another might say within 3 months you can use a straw.

some might say no to coffee - others say differently

one NUT might start you on full liquids sooner than another.

One NUT might tell you that you can eat or drink..a certain food/ while another NUT might tell you can't drink or eat that.

Always listen to your particular NUT/Dr. very important

we all voice our thoughts and opinions on various things, questions asked, bottom line is always listen to your doc/NUT

Typical side effects PO are nautious, vomitting, gas - not everyone experiences these problems

some people little/no pain after surgery - others might deal with some more pain

sleevers can be back to work in 3 days feeling great, others take maybe 3 weeks, others could take as long as 3 months - or all in between

Some Sleevers have great recuperation from the second they get into their room after WLS, continued good things through recovery at home too.

select few that might have minor problems, that soon turn themselves around and are better

you'll have many more questions as time approaches WLS, and then after surgery, you will have more questions again.

expect the unexpected on this wonderful trip to Sleeveland

kindof got carried away with my response to various other questions, instead of just answering your only question - oooops

called diarrhra of the keyboard

deep breathes in, then exhale too

you will enjoy your long, forever journey, to a new beging of better health, and happiness for the rest of your life -

good luck

I would imagine your loss rate would depend on how far you have to go, as well as how you stick to your diet and what exercise you do.. That said, Don't know if my situation is the norm, but I lost about 175 lbs in the first 6 months with minimal exercise, and I had about 240 to lose.

I would imagine your loss rate would depend on how far you have to go' date=' as well as how you stick to your diet and what exercise you do.. That said, Don't know if my situation is the norm, but I lost about 175 lbs in the first 6 months with minimal exercise, and I had about 240 to lose.[/quote']

Wow! I can't even imagine losing that much weight.....my surgery is in 1 month and I just can't picture or see what my life will be like after. Good job!

Newbie

welcome aboard

seeing that you just joined our lovely group about 12 hours ago - i'll try and give you a little info PO sleeve

there is no one set answer to how much weight you will loose in 6 days' date=' 6 weeks or 6 months etc. We all vary with our weight loss amount, how long it takes to loose "X" amount of weight.

things are different, once people have been sleeved. some people can't eat certain things, they might have a problem digesting, while others have no problems

Most docs/NUTS (NUTS = Nutritionalist) are different - one might say you can't drink from straws ever, another might say within 3 months you can use a straw.

some might say no to coffee - others say differently

one NUT might start you on full liquids sooner than another.

One NUT might tell you that you can eat or drink..a certain food/ while another NUT might tell you can't drink or eat that.

Always listen to your particular NUT/Dr. very important

we all voice our thoughts and opinions on various things, questions asked, bottom line is always listen to your doc/NUT

Typical side effects PO are nautious, vomitting, gas - not everyone experiences these problems

some people little/no pain after surgery - others might deal with some more pain

sleevers can be back to work in 3 days feeling great, others take maybe 3 weeks, others could take as long as 3 months - or all in between

Some Sleevers have great recuperation from the second they get into their room after WLS, continued good things through recovery at home too.

select few that might have minor problems, that soon turn themselves around and are better

you'll have many more questions as time approaches WLS, and then after surgery, you will have more questions again.

expect the unexpected on this wonderful trip to Sleeveland

kindof got carried away with my response to various other questions, instead of just answering your only question - oooops

called diarrhra of the keyboard

deep breathes in, then exhale too

you will enjoy your long, forever journey, to a new beging of better health, and happiness for the rest of your life -

good luck[/quote']

Great information, just the kind of stuff I'm curious about, thank you!

I would imagine your loss rate would depend on how far you have to go, as well as how you stick to your diet and what exercise you do.. That said, Don't know if my situation is the norm, but I lost about 175 lbs in the first 6 months with minimal exercise, and I had about 240 to lose.

Wow...this is fantastic! I'm inspired...started a bit higher but now I can see it's possible! Great work!

110 down in 4.5 months

Wow...this is fantastic! I'm inspired...started a bit higher but now I can see it's possible! Great work!

As long as you're mindful of what you're taking into your body, and focus on protein first, you'll be shocked at how fast the weight comes off of us big guys.

I would imagine your loss rate would depend on how far you have to go, as well as how you stick to your diet and what exercise you do.. That said, Don't know if my situation is the norm, but I lost about 175 lbs in the first 6 months with minimal exercise, and I had about 240 to lose.

hey dude

since you had a larger amount to loose its true that the weight would initially start melting off at a quicker rate

you've done so terrific - amazing work you did

it is hard to stay dilligent (msp) like you have when you have a little more weight to lose, and continue to do great

you are one of those inspirational stories that we all love to hear about

especially great for NEWBIES

BIG KUDOS

:) :)