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57 minutes ago, PRRNThickChick said:

I love everything about this! Thanks and good luck. I’m only 3 mths out. I can add 6 mths and a year if you’re still collecting info then. Disregard if partial info messes you up.

Thanks!

And no, i'll include whatever info i can get, so yeah add more info as you get it and i'll update as we go along.

Ideally, i'd like to get a sample size of at least 100 subjects, so it may take a while.

But so far we've already got 20 in three days, so keep em coming people!

Thanks everyone (for participating AND giving me something to do with my time! 😂)

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1. F, 37 (Surgery year), 4'11

2. 14 lbs (Weight lost on Pre-Op diet)

3. 210 lbs (Weight on the surgery day)

4. 192. 6 lbs (1 month Post-Op)

5. 175 lbs (3 months Post-Op)

6. 147.4 lbs (6 months Post-Op)

7. 120 lbs (12 months Post-Op)

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This is a great idea but would love to see one more category added. The different bariatric procedures can greatly effect the rate of loss due to levels of restriction, absorption, etc.

1. Basics: GENDER, AGE (at time of surgery) , HEIGHT - F, 62, 5'5"

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any) - 6.5 LBS

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY. - 202.5 LBS

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery - 187.4 LBS

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery - 170.8 LBS

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery - TBD

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery - TBD

I had my VSG surgery on 3/3/23 have just hit my 4 month post-op. I currently weigh 162.4 for a total loss of 40.1 LBS in 4 months.

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40 minutes ago, hills&valleys said:

This is a great idea but would love to see one more category added. The different bariatric procedures can greatly effect the rate of loss due to levels of restriction, absorption, etc.

https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/family-health/gastric-sleeve-vs-gastric-bypass-bariatric-surgery

"A Gastric Sleeve is the less invasive procedure and features a slightly faster recovery period. However, Gastric Bypass has proven consistent results over decades of research. Gastric Bypass patients see rapid weight loss in the first six months and ultimate loss of 60-80% of excess weight, while Gastric Sleeve patients encounter a slower rate of loss but still experience a 60-70% loss of excess weight."

The above quotation cites averages but 100% loss of excess weight is achievable with all WLS procedures depending on the health and dedication of the patient.

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1 hour ago, hills&valleys said:

This is a great idea but would love to see one more category added. The different bariatric procedures can greatly effect the rate of loss due to levels of restriction, absorption, etc.

good suggestion.

I can't modify my original post to request this info, so i'll look up each person's profile and input what it says the type of surgery they had. Not everyone fills this in, so we'll do with what info we have. Also, for those with revisions, only their latest surgery will be noted as it will start to get hairy if i have to cross-reference exactly WHEN they had thier revision...

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1. Basics: Female, 54, 5'1

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any) 0

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY. 230.3

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery 206.7

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery 184.1

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery not there yet

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery not there yet

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On 7/1/2023 at 7:04 PM, BigSue said:

If you're not familiar with the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collective, you should definitely check it out. They have an extensive database of bariatric surgery patients, and there's a calculator that shows average outcomes based on the data.

https://mbsc.arbormetrix.com/Registry/public/calculator/uiCalculator/7?menuId=1013

My info:

1. Basics: GENDER, AGE, HEIGHT - female, 39 (at time of surgery), 5'3"

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any) - 64 pounds

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY. - 277 pounds

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery - 256 pounds

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery - 225 pounds

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery - 181 pounds

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery - 144 pounds

You are amazing, congratulations!!!!

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1. Basics: GENDER, AGE, HEIGHT

female, 32, 5 ft 4.75

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any)

8 lbs on my own, 16 lost during preop, for a total of 24 lbs lost prior to surgery

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY.

256

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery

237

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery

215

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery

186

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery

not there yet, I am 9 months PO. 167

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1. Male, 47, 5’11”
2. 36lbs
3. 287lbs
4. 245
5. 212
6. 181
7. Not at 1 year yet but maintaining at 176lbs currently

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1. Basics: GENDER, AGE, HEIGHT

Female, 50, 5 feet 0 inches

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any)

6.4 kilos or 14 pounds

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY.

148.6 kilos or 327 pounds

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery

137.6 kilos or 302 pounds

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery

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6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery

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7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery

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On 7/2/2023 at 9:33 PM, Inspectorjh84 said:

Update I am 1 month Post op Now

1. Basics: GENDER, AGE, HEIGHT Male 38 6' or 1.83 metres

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any) 10lbs

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY. 267

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery 241

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery

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1. Basics: Female, 35, 5’7”, Hawaiian, RNY
2. Pre-op weight lost: 40 lbs
3. Day of weight: 355 lbs
4. 1 month post-op: 321 lbs
5. 3 months post-op: 284.8 lbs
6. 6 months post-op: 250 lbs
7. 12 months post-op: 199.8 lbs

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Updating now that I'm 3 months out.

1. Basics: GENDER, AGE, HEIGHT

Female, 50, 5 feet 0 inches

2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any)

6.4 kilos or 14 pounds

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY.

148.6 kilos or 327 pounds

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery

137.6 kilos or 302 pounds

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery

127.8 kilograms or 281 pounds

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery

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