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How much could I potentially lose 2 months Post Op - I have a BMI of 38



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Surgery date is October 5, 2015 and my wedding date is December 5, 2015. I'm having a revision from the band to the bypass. I realize that the wedding dress I have now will have to be scrapped as I will probably lose too much...

How much could I potentially lose if following all the rules? I understand that weight loss varies depending on so much. My BMI is at 38 now.

Any thoughts or experiences? I didn't have rapid lost at all with the band so I don't know what to expect.

Thank you!

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@@betrthnever, of course EVERYONE is different but my BMI was very close to yours and I just went back and looked at my ticker and at 2 months, I had lost 45 pounds. Good Luck!

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Omg!! Wow that is awesome!

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Like the other poster said, we all are different. I lost about 38 lbs in the first two months.

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My start weight was 239.2 at 2 months I was 208.2 (-30 lbs). I am at 10 months (now) I am at 131.6. 4.6 lbs to go.

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it's been 6 weeks since i started my liquid diet. lost 10 lbs and one month since my surgery and i lost 42 lbs for a total of 52 lbs

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They can do AMAZING alterations!

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Yes, but the beading work on the dress will make it cost prohibited.

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Not to mention the time needed to do serious alterations.

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My seamstress says she will work with me because she doesn't want me to have to worry about a dress last minute. That's good.

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I started out at the same BMI (maybe 37). I had my RNY August 11 (a little over 3 weeks ago) and have lost 30 pounds as of this morning. Of course, the first 10 were due to the preop diet. My doctor told me since I wasn't as heavy as most who have the surgery, I wouldn't have a 30 pound weight loss month, but it looks like I'm going to be close. If I had to guess, I'd say you would probably lose 40-45 pounds by December if you do everything correctly and exercise. Good luck and congrats on your wedding!

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Yes, but the beading work on the dress will make it cost prohibited.

Got it

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I am already looking for alternative dress styles, like free flowing. I'll also be working my arms, too. Although I think my extra skin is going to be a fact of life.

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