Ok, so there are lots of posts out there about concerns about speed of weight loss, amount of weight loss, how much is too much weight lost, how much is too little, etc. etc.

The same responses inevitably come back, about how we are all different, we lose at our own rates, genetics, starting weight, height, gender, age are all factors, don't compare, etc. etc.

But the reality is that no one really cares about the reasons for the differences, we all seem to just wanna see the NUMBERS. And then compare them to our own. Le Sigh.

Sooooo....being a one who personally LOVES numbers and data and spreadsheets, I thought I would start a little project. I want to collect stats from any willing members and i will compile the data into a lovely spreadsheet and graph(s) organized by certain variables.

Doesn't that sound like fun???? ????

So, for FUNSIES, send me the following info (if you are willing!), and i after i collect a good-enough sized sample (say at least 100?), I'll do my thing. It may take a week, a month a year, depending on how many people participate.

1. Basics: GENDER, AGE, HEIGHT

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

3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY.

4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery

5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery

6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery

7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery

* the final report will have names/usernames removed in an effort to a bit of privacy if you don't want to reply to the thread with the info, feel free to DM me

** of course this will not be in any way some definitive scientific report!

- ms.sss

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)

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.

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.

Edited July 5, 20233 yr by hills&valleys

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...

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

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!!!!

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

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

Sleeved

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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Iam 40yr old female and I am 5’7”

Starting weight 346.
Surgery Weight 290
One month post-op 276
Two months post-op 268 I just hit three months post-op on 20th of July and I am at 257lbs

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

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

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

Thank you doing this! I love the data details and look forward to your report.

1) Female, 54 yrs old, 5’8
2) pre-op loss : 5
3) surgery weight : 313
4) weight 1 month : 282
5) weight 3 months : 259
6) weight 6 months: 225
7) weight 12 months : not there yet