So I was sleeved Monday January 30th.

I had my one week post op appointment today.

I have lost about 7 pounds already.

They asked my goal and I said roughly 90 pounds.

(I started at 256... I am 5'7")

They said judging by my "body composition scan" I should lose between 25 and 40 pounds.

I have that much "lean muscle mass" that I should expect to end up STILL weighing over 200 pounds, between 219 and 226!

Now... I have only been heavy for ten years.

My goal weight is what I weighed until I was 34... I would be happy with what I weighed into my forties!

They are telling me over the last four years I gained muscle, not fat and I shouldn't expect to lose that much.

I am ALL belly.

I mean, BIG belly.

I think this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and it's so discouraging.

I'm going to keep on doing exactly as I am told and frankly I hope I can shove their expected loss numbers right up their asses!

Sorry, that appointment really bummed me out.

Has anyone else been told not to expect to lose much? As little as 25-40 pounds?!

I am not a body builder. This is silly to me.

Bumming hard but keeping my eye on the prize.

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Edited February 7, 20179 yr by SillyJKC

Maybe miscommunication on their part? 25-40 in the first few weeks/months...?? Sounds more like it, right? I'm 5'6" and I'm pretty muscular too, but my pre-obese days, I was 155ish. I've been overweight about 8 years too, almost the same amount of time as you. That's about 100lbs to take off for me. You're only an inch taller than me and if you've got good muscle mass, then for sure, you should be dropping 90lbs to your goal weight. Try not to be bummed hon, I think they were wrong too.

Edited February 7, 20179 yr by Newme17

Yeah, I'd just keep going on your plan. THe thing is nobody really knows until you get closer. I have a goal weight but I view it as essentially random. I have no idea what I will look and feel like at these lower numbers. I have an idea of what I want but until I'm closer I will have no idea what is reasonable and healthy for ME.

I have similar stats. My doc told me I could expect to lose 60% of my excess fat which is only about 65lbs.. I would still be in the 200s too. I'm determined to defy her but at 3months post off I've been stalled at 42lbs down over a month. I'm beginning to believe I'm not going to lose much more even though I'm working out and following my plan


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On 2017-02-06 at 7:58 PM, SillyJKC said:

So I was sleeved Monday January 30th.

I had my one week post op appointment today.

I have lost about 7 pounds already.

They asked my goal and I said roughly 90 pounds.

(I started at 256... I am 5'7")

They said judging by my "body composition scan" I should lose between 25 and 40 pounds.

I have that much "lean muscle mass" that I should expect to end up STILL weighing over 200 pounds, between 219 and 226!

Now... I have only been heavy for ten years.

My goal weight is what I weighed until I was 34... I would be happy with what I weighed into my forties!

They are telling me over the last four years I gained muscle, not fat and I shouldn't expect to lose that much.

I am ALL belly.

I mean, BIG belly.

I think this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and it's so discouraging.

I'm going to keep on doing exactly as I am told and frankly I hope I can shove their expected loss numbers right up their asses!

Sorry, that appointment really bummed me out.

Has anyone else been told not to expect to lose much? As little as 25-40 pounds?!

I am not a body builder. This is silly to me.

Bumming hard but keeping my eye on the prize.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well "average" for your weight and height would be a loss of 73lbs. Their calculations assume no loss of muscle which is unrealistic as well because we all will lose muscle as well as fat. I'm no longer carrying around 70lbs, my body just doesn't have to work as hard. If you could just zap all the fat off, we'd all look pretty cut!

Edited February 8, 20179 yr by Travelher

Thank you everyone! Sincerely. You made my day. [emoji846]


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