I know that surgeons cannot give you an exact weight you will be 1 year from surgery, but my surgeon told me that I would be around 170lbs. My current weight is 171lbs and I am only 3 months out. I am very happy with the loss, but should I be concerned? I feel great, I have more energy, and I'm not vitamin deficient. Will the weight-loss stop here? Can I expect to lose more? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

I know that surgeons cannot give you an exact weight you will be 1 year from surgery, but my surgeon told me that I would be around 170lbs. My current weight is 171lbs and I am only 3 months out. I am very happy with the loss, but should I be concerned? I feel great, I have more energy, and I'm not Vitamin deficient. Will the weight-loss stop here? Can I expect to lose more? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

How much have you lost? They typically tell you the average loss (which I think is 50-60% of excess weight for sleeve) and that's 18-24 months. I think they often low ball it so you don't have unrealistic expectations. Have they indicated a concern at post op visits about losing too fast? I doubt you are done losing!

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How much have you lost? They typically tell you the average loss (which I think is 50-60% of excess weight for sleeve) and that's 18-24 months. I think they often low ball it so you don't have unrealistic expectations. Have they indicated a concern at post op visits about losing too fast? I doubt you are done losing!

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I have lost 45lbs since my surgery, which was May 5th. They have not expressed any concern, I just wanted to ask for some input from those who have personally gone through it. It's hard asking the surgeons because like you said, they low ball it, which I completely understand.

Edited July 28, 20169 yr by jessica_vsg

If you use the calculator here, you are almost at the average expect weight loss for the first year.

http://www.obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-bypass/how-much-can-i-expect-to-lose

Some people respond to surgery better than others.

I don't think you losing too fast, your body knows best, it will probably slow down soon and the rest will be a slow drag.

Congrats on the loss!

It has taken me almost a year to get to the average expected weight loss for my weight, so I am right on track and so are you.

Enjoy it and be happy.

Edited July 28, 20169 yr by OutsideMatchInside

Thank you both for your input. I feel better now about the weight I've lost and the path I'm going down!

You have done well! You may find that you recalculate your goal as most of us do. For me, my goal has always been 165. I am 5'10" however I am comfortable if I were to lose an extra 10 to 15lbs mostly because that gives me room for the 10% bounce back.

Also keep in mind many doctors only calculate that 70% of excess weight loss goal when in fact if you work hard enough you can lose 100% of your excess weight loss.

Just food for thought. You are doing great and so quickly!