Hi - I'm new on here and there is tons of info - super excited to dig through all these posts. In the meantime I'm wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what kind of weight loss to expect monthly when I have a total of 50 pounds to lose. I have been referred for RNY by my back surgeon and approved for it due to severe back issues - I'm only 5 feet tall so the extra weight causes continued issues and I am not approved for exercise other than a recumbent bike because I am not to do weight bearing anything until I can get at least 30 pounds off - then I will be approved for walking and strengthening. Any info would be great appreciated. Thank you!

One thing to remember there are lots of outside things that effect our weight loss. I would say to follow your DR.'s guidelines. Try to get your protein in and your water!! These are both so important and will help you on your way. Each person's journey is heir own. Please don't compare yourself to others. Good Luck

Because of your relatively small amount you need to lose, it may take a little longer than most. Just follow the rules and try not to stress about how long it takes. There's no end game, really. The changes should be for life.

That being said, I had 95 pounds to lose initially, and that took me a solid year. I was on the slower side due to age, gender (men lose faster), and my relatively low starting BMI.

Edited April 13, 20179 yr by Greensleevie

Probably 5 pounds a month max.

I'm shocked they are recommending RNY for someone with such a small amount of weight to lose.

Probably 5 pounds a month max.
I'm shocked they are recommending RNY for someone with such a small amount of weight to lose.

Well it says she has extreme back problems so maybe the doctors are confident in their reasoning.

5 minutes ago, lf1227 said:

Well it says she has extreme back problems so maybe the doctors are confident in their reasoning.

Usually people with chronic conditions that need medications are steered away from RNY because of malabsorption.

22 minutes ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

Usually people with chronic conditions that need medications are steered away from RNY because of malabsorption.

Depends on the condition. Back damage shouldn't be too affected by malabsorption with all the different ways to get in calcium and D these days.

On the other hand, losing as much weight as possible could be the difference between an ambulatory future and a wheelchair.

Depends on the condition. Back damage shouldn't be too affected by malabsorption with all the different ways to get in Calcium and D these days.

On the other hand, losing as much weight as possible could be the difference between an ambulatory future and a wheelchair.

Usually people with chronic conditions that need medications are steered away from RNY because of malabsorption.

I have chronic spinal stenosis + and grade 4 osteoarthritis in my knees and was steered towards G Sleeve due to the ongoing need for NSAIDS. 95lbs to lose. 52 yo. Cannot take NSAIDS with RNY so I also find it interesting that the back specialist suggested RNY.

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Yeah basically, that is why the sleeve is so popular now. A lot of people that were not candidates for RNY due to other issues can be sleeved. A lot of Drs though only know RNY and lot a Surgeons only perform RNY. So people get roped into RNY because of that.

I had a sleeve and needed to lose 100 pounds. I was a slower loser than most people in my age range (30s), losing at an average rate of about 5 pounds monthly. I eventually lost the 100 pounds in 18 months.

Based on anecdotes, RNYs seem to lose somewhat more quickly than sleeve patients.

Hey all - so the reasoning for RNY is to lose weight so that I am not straining my back with added weight and the RNY has proven to be the most optimal surgery for situations like mine. I take Oxycodine as needed and had an ablation in December to help with lower back pain and it helped the left side a lot. I do not take NSAID's any longer. In the meantime I continue with steroid injections done in surgical facility under anesthesia every other month. My back doc has me on recumbent bike exercising only - he does not want me walking for exercise because of the stress it puts on my joints and spine due to spinal stenosis, annular tears and disc herniation's and therefore weight loss has proven difficult to impossible. My weight loss doc has had several referrals from my back doc and after talking to me about all that I've done already to try to regain back health he recommended RNY believing it is the best option for me. Heather S is correct and I would rather be walking and enjoying life with my grandbabies than being confined to a wheelchair in chronic pain! I just finished all but one of my pre-op testing so I'm nearing the finish line to see if I qualify through my insurance.....