1 year out

I had my 1 year check up today. I have lost 130 lbs. I feel great and would do it again in a heart beat. I was wondering from some people that are farther out than me, what are the chances of me losing my last 12 lbs. and reaching my goal weight? Can you lose very much after a year? Kelly Smith 278/148/136

Kelley, at one year out I was 157 lbs, down from 326 lbs. For a total loss of 169 lbs. Now at 18 months almost 19 months out i am 148 lbs....sometimes 146 for a loss of 178-180 lbs. You can still lose it is just much much slower. Keep up the good work, Melinda

Well I am almost 1-1/2 years post op and I am not at my goal yet. I started at 312.5 and I have lost around 120lbs. I still would like to lose another 30lbs at least. It is REALLY hard. I havent lost anything in the last 2 months!

I lost my weight soo fast that I looked sick. My family and friends, even my pastor, were all worried about me. All I heard was "are you ok?" The PA had me to start loading up on carbs which didn't work so well in my stomach. Especially pasta and potatoes. I had to force myself to eat them. She also advised my to start drinking booste every day. I couldn't do it because I was afraid that I would start gaining and not stop. I had lost about 120 a year out and since then I have lost 15 more pounds. I think I have finally plateaued and not losing any more. I wanted to stop at 155 and I am now 145. I don't know what would happen if I stopped forcing down the carbs. They still don't go down as easy as some of the other foods. good luck sharon

Congratulations Kelly! I am 18mths out. At 1yr I had lost 164lbs (started at 328, at 1yr weighed in at 164). Things slowed down alot at 1yr but by 16mths out I was down to my goal of 150lbs, so that's 14lbs lost after 1yr so I'd say its doable!!!!! Good Luck! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"