I started at 227 lbs, because I was overweight, I had several health issues that were my real motivation for the surgery. I don't regret it for a second. Everything is getting better. I had surgery Nov. 19th and have lost 37 lbs. Most of my issues have already resolved or are resolving. I am apparently losing a bit over a half a pound a day. How long will this continue if I stay faithful to the program?

Hard to say I started at 393 and 10 months later I’m 222 but I ride a bike 75 miles a week. It’s different for everybody

1 hour ago, J Johnston said:

I started at 227 lbs, because I was overweight, I had several health issues that were my real motivation for the surgery. I don't regret it for a second. Everything is getting better. I had surgery Nov. 19th and have lost 37 lbs. Most of my issues have already resolved or are resolving. I am apparently losing a bit over a half a pound a day. How long will this continue if I stay faithful to the program?

Try not to worry about the rate or amount each month. Just keep working your plan. We all lose at different rates. Your best weight loss is in the first few months. it's your best stomach restriction. As you progress out it will get slower.

Thank you.

Everything I've read says you'll lose 33% of your excess weight in 3 months, 50% in 6 months, and 70% in 12 months.

It will depend upon the type of surgery that you had. If you had RNY gastric bypass surgery, you will drop weight quickly, like a lead brick, and then the weight loss will slowly taper off. I transitioned into the maintenance phase at around 7 months.

Sleeve patients will lose weight at a much slower pace, encounter many many stalls and then transition into maintenance sometimes 2 years out.

Everyone and every journey is different. Trust your surgery team to help guide you through it. Sounds like you are doing great for a new post op.

Thank you!

Everything I've read says you'll lose 33% of your excess weight in 3 months, 50% in 6 months, and 70% in 12 months.

Wow, That's almost spot on. I'm a tad more than 33% of excess weight lost and today was my 3 month surgiversary.