I keep reading to expect to lose 2/3 of your wieght.

I weigh 230 lbs which is 100 lbs overweight for my height. If I have this surgery can I only expect to lose 66 lbs? That would leave me at 170lbs which is still overweight as far as I'm concerned. I realize this is a more healthy weight than 230 but If I go through this surgery I would like to be closer to an ideal weight of 140-145lbs. Is this amount due to lack of exercise and bad diet that some people only lose the 2/3 or less or this a cushion # for the doctor so you don't expect too much. Please respond.

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