Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

Here are my stats. Basically was losing 5 pounds a month starting around the fifth month but then this last month I managed almost 10. The only thing different is I have been more active and worked on upping my proteins. Sadly the past 10 days I have been gaining and losing the same 2 pounds. ONEderland is so stinking close....currently wearing a size 14-16 pants.

HW 295 on 2/11
Surgery weight 282 on 2/25 (-13)
month 1 loss (-16.6) weight 265.4
month 2 loss (-12.4) weight 253
month 3 loss (-7.6) weight 245.4
month 4 loss (-11) weight 234.4
month 5 loss (-5) weight 229.4
month 6 loss (-5.2) weight 224.2
month 7 loss (-5.6)weight 218.6
month 8 loss (-5) weight 213.6
month 9 loss (-9.2) weight 204.4
total 90.6 lbs lost

My doctor told me that as time goes by, we (sleeve patients) will gradually eat more. I know I have, and my weight loss has slowed as a result. However, I make a conscience effort to eat nutritious foods. Personally, there are three types of food I avoid. Fast food, fried food and refined sugar.

Speaking for myself, I thought the weight loss would continue at the same rate as it did during the first few months. Of course that doesn't happen. However, my doctor conveyed that losing 100 lbs in the first year is typical. I will be at the 10 month on 12/22 and have lost 93 lbs. No complaints here!

My doctor told me that as time goes by, we (sleeve patients) will gradually eat more. I know I have, and my weight loss has slowed as a result. However, I make a conscience effort to eat nutritious foods. Personally, there are three types of food I avoid. Fast food, fried food and refined sugar.

Speaking for myself, I thought the weight loss would continue at the same rate as it did during the first few months. Of course that doesn't happen. However, my doctor conveyed that losing 100 lbs in the first year is typical. I will be at the 10 month on 12/22 and have lost 93 lbs. No complaints here!

Nice perspective thank you and congrats!! Did your dr say how long sleevers will lose for-- I know there's a percentage that's used but I never know how to figure out what percentage I've list and what I can still expect- I was 319 now 206 since 2/25/13 ...

My doctor told me that as time goes by, we (sleeve patients) will gradually eat more. I know I have, and my weight loss has slowed as a result. However, I make a conscience effort to eat nutritious foods. Personally, there are three types of food I avoid. Fast food, fried food and refined sugar.

Speaking for myself, I thought the weight loss would continue at the same rate as it did during the first few months. Of course that doesn't happen. However, my doctor conveyed that losing 100 lbs in the first year is typical. I will be at the 10 month on 12/22 and have lost 93 lbs. No complaints here!

Nice perspective thank you and congrats!! Did your dr say how long sleevers will lose for-- I know there's a percentage that's used but I never know how to figure out what percentage I've list and what I can still expect- I was 319 now 206 since 2/25/13 ...

It is difficult to obtain exact numbers on percentages of excess body weight loss. Through comparing various medical forums concerning "our" procedure, the average person realized a 66% loss of excessive weight, through surgery alone. Obviously, a proper diet and exercise will increase weight loss.

So, I put this number to the test! I began my journey at 335 lbs. 66% of 335 lbs would equate to 114 lbs lost, which would put me at 221 lbs. I am presently 242 pounds, and have lost 93 pounds, but have at least 40-50 lbs to go. However, it is typical to lose weight for 2-3 years post-op. Presently, I am a few weeks short of 10 months post-op. So I am slightly ahead of the curve. (100 pounds lost per year is typical).

I believe a magic number does not exist, as there are too many variables to factor. How many calories are consumed, amount of exercise, age, genetics, etc. Anyone that believes that the surgery alone will lead them to their goal weight is mistaken. WE must change our eating habits and refrain from eating the foods that lead to our obesity.

"I believe a magic number does not exist, as there are too many variables to factor. How many calories are consumed, amount of exercise, age, genetics, etc. Anyone that believes that the surgery alone will lead them to their goal weight is mistaken. WE must change our eating habits and refrain from eating the foods that lead to our obesity."

I totally agree with you on this. That's the part that is so important to realize. My surgeon told me I could expect to lose 60-70% of my excess weight from the surgery alone, which would be 70 to 80 lbs for me. The rest he said would come off if I stuck with the lifestyle changes. He emphasized how people can defeat their WLS by not sticking with their plan and returning to the habits that caused them to be so obese in the first place. It is my biggest fear that I could go off the rails and regain all the weight I've lost!

It is difficult to obtain exact numbers on percentages of excess body weight loss. Through comparing various medical forums concerning "our" procedure, the average person realized a 66% loss of excessive weight, through surgery alone. Obviously, a proper diet and exercise will increase weight loss.

So, I put this number to the test! I began my journey at 335 lbs. 66% of 335 lbs would equate to 114 lbs lost, which would put me at 221 lbs. I am presently 242 pounds, and have lost 93 pounds, but have at least 40-50 lbs to go. However, it is typical to lose weight for 2-3 years post-op. Presently, I am a few weeks short of 10 months post-op. So I am slightly ahead of the curve. (100 pounds lost per year is typical).

I believe a magic number does not exist, as there are too many variables to factor. How many calories are consumed, amount of exercise, age, genetics, etc. Anyone that believes that the surgery alone will lead them to their goal weight is mistaken. WE must change our eating habits and refrain from eating the foods that lead to our obesity.

Thanks your a wealth of info!! That makes me feel good- I'll be 10 mo on the 25th and I'm hoping to be under 200 by then- I'm 206 now and down 113 so I guess I'm on track!

"I believe a magic number does not exist, as there are too many variables to factor. How many calories are consumed, amount of exercise, age, genetics, etc. Anyone that believes that the surgery alone will lead them to their goal weight is mistaken. WE must change our eating habits and refrain from eating the foods that lead to our obesity."

I totally agree with you on this. That's the part that is so important to realize. My surgeon told me I could expect to lose 60-70% of my excess weight from the surgery alone, which would be 70 to 80 lbs for me. The rest he said would come off if I stuck with the lifestyle changes. He emphasized how people can defeat their WLS by not sticking with their plan and returning to the habits that caused them to be so obese in the first place. It is my biggest fear that I could go off the rails and regain all the weight I've lost!

Very true! I use MFP to track and I've gone 278 days wiout missing a day of logging! I think it's essential to be mindful forever

Down 93.4 lbs this morning! Woot woot woot!

Down 93.4 lbs this morning! Woot woot woot!

Down 93.4 lbs this morning! Woot woot woot!

Yay! Nice job!!'

Down 93.4 lbs this morning! Woot woot woot!

Our bodies are on the same schedule. Our surgery dates were six days apart and our weight loss is identical. :-)

Hello fellow Februarians ! Sleeved 2/25/13 and 111.6 down from 319 to 207.4!

You look Amazing!!! Way too goooo!!

Our bodies are on the same schedule. Our surgery dates were six days apart and our weight loss is identical. :-)

My surgery date was 2/28 but I always think of the 4th Thursday of the month as my surgiversary. Our stats are very similar though!

It's been a while. I'm closing in on my goal. I was sleeved on Valentine's day this year. I'm down 213 from the heaviest and around 190 from the preop phase.

Wow!!! Congrats on your loss!!!

I, like so many of you do not like the new version. I was sleeved 2/18/13 and went to the doctor today. My labs are good, cholesterol is still a little high but I have not been taking the medication. My A1C is at 7.0 and I am scheduled for a sleep study to see if I can discontinue use of my CPAP & oxygen at night. I have lost 80 pounds and am at my goal. I weigh 3 pounds heavier at the doctors office than on my scales. But, that is ok. I am very pleased and would have the surgery again with no hesitation. It was the best thing I did for my health. I am slowly coming off medications. One step at a time, it is a journey and each time I look in the mirror I am still a little surprised to see the new me!