So I’m one day post op. My preop weight was 289. Just wondering how much weight can I lose. My surgeon wants me to get down to 170-180. Is this possible.Anyone had this procedure long ago or lost lots of weight. What did you do to shed the pounds?

I asked my surgeon "how much weight am I expected to lose?" and he said, "all the way to your goal weight".

Just because people ON AVERAGE lose 70% of their excess body weight, doesn't mean you should measure yourself up to that. Try to reach your own goals, and many people have.

I think it's because that last 30% is completely down to your food choices, and that 70% happens relatively easily.

Reach your own goal I know people who have lost al excess weight and I know people who have gained it all back! You will lose as much as you push your self to lose ! This is just a tool! I had rny and after 6 months my weight loss slowed down a lot ! Like 1-2 pounds a month ... so it all depends