Losing too fast?

[jessica_vsg 2]

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!

[KristenLe 5,980]

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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[jessica_vsg 2]

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, 2016 by jessica_vsg

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

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, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[jessica_vsg 2]

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

[Djmohr 6,965]

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!