Ok guys...I'm attending all the classes and support meetings. I am SUPER motivated to get down to a healthy weight.

Are any of you out there in my same weight class?

I am wondering what kind of long term weight loss I can and should expect...within reason!!!

I don't think I will ever get below 200.

Jeff

I am we'll was 364....dies that count? I am 2 months post op and am down to 289.5.

I forgot to add that my weight goal is 155 so I am supposed to lose 205lbs.

Hey Glenn... Welcome... Just FYI.. Don't stock up on the Protein shakes... Tastes change after surgery... I can't stand the vanilla now it's just too dang sweet. I must have tried at least 30 different kinds before I found one I can tolerate. Surgery not too far away. I know you are getting excited.

Thank Kristy

I appreciate the advice

Being realistic is important. People rarely lose all of their excess weight after WLS' date=' but it's possible. You do really have to be dedicated, and it sounds like you are. Look at what weight you'd need to be for a BMI of 22 (mid range normal BMI), and subtract that from your current weight. That's a good approximation of how much excess weight you carry. Now multiply that by 0.5 and that's the low end in terms of expected weight loss.

Now multiply that first excess weight number by 0.75 instead of 0.5, and that's a good approximation of the high end of what you can expect.

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Jane I am a writer

We aren't too good with math lol

The 200 goal is my doc's estimate I will be pleased when I get down to 200-anything

My heighest weight was 500. I am holping for 170 to be in my normal bmi. My doc said it is completely realilistic just as long as I stick to my diet and regimen

Jane I am a writer

We aren't too good with math lol

The 200 goal is my doc's estimate I will be pleased when I get down to 200-anything

Haha! Okay fair enough. Gosh I can't wait to see the 200's, myself.

Jane I am a writer

We aren't too good with math lol

The 200 goal is my doc's estimate I will be pleased when I get down to 200-anything

I know lots of people that have lost all of there weight, it's very likely you will too x

My starting weight was 416 according to Vanderbuilt Medical Center. I had my surgery on 15 Nov. 2012 I have lost about 30 pounds so far. My goal for the new year is to be ten pounds lighter. I don't want to sit too high of a goal and not reach it. My first goal was to get to 399 so I can say I am under 400. These goals maybe small, but I rather start small and go up from there.

My initial weight was around 450. 4 week pre-op liquid diet. Day of surgery I weighed in at 408.5. Haven't stepped back on the scale. Waiting for the 1 month follow up appointment.

I started out at 427 and my doc told me that for my frame a healthy weight would be between 200-220. I am 7 months out today and down to 269. Just stick to the plan an you can do it! Once they say it's cool to exercise, start walking, you would be amazed at how something like walking would help shed even more weight. Doc told me that I am way ahead of the curve and to keep it up. The weight will continue to come off but much slower after about 6 months. My goals is to be as close to 200 as I can be before my wedding in April. Already down to weighing less than I did playing football in high school. My starting pic was at about 440 and this was me on my birthday last week.

I started at 409, surgery date of July 11, 2011 and right now I am 220 and have stayed at that weight steady for about 3 months at least. Any questions feel free to ask.

I started out at 427 and my doc told me that for my frame a healthy weight would be between 200-220. I am 7 months out today and down to 269. Just stick to the plan an you can do it! Once they say it's cool to exercise' date=' start walking, you would be amazed at how something like walking would help shed even more weight. Doc told me that I am way ahead of the curve and to keep it up. The weight will continue to come off but much slower after about 6 months. My goals is to be as close to 200 as I can be before my wedding in April. Already down to weighing less than I did playing football in high school. My starting pic was at about 440 and this was me on my birthday last week.[/quote']

Looking good!!!

Vwry motivating...thanks for sharing!!!