Question:
Start at 5'5, 240 pounds, what was your loss like?

I would love to hear from anyone who started at about 5'5" and 240 pounds, apple shape (if that helps). How was your loss at about 3 months post-op? Were you up for a trip about 3 months post-op (driving 5-6 hours)? Thanks for being willing to share!    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 26, 2002)

February 26, 2002
Hi there. I am 5'4" and started at 240. At 3 months I was great -- 150% at least! I had lap RNY though so if you are having open it might be different. I was back at work in two weeks and out for New Year's Eve at four weeks. At three months you should be doing great! -Kirstin, 14 weeks, down 50 pounds
   — Kirstin99

February 26, 2002
I'm 5'4" and started at 259. At three months, I had lost an even 50 lbs, 22.5 inches, and 4 sizes. Month 4 is coming up and I can't wait to weigh in. Now when was the last time you heard a non-wls person say THAT? I've made several multi-hour car trips since then, the first one being the ride home from the hospital. I had my surgery on Monday, was released from the hospital on Wednesday, and rode home 4 hours from Richmond to Baltimore. (Don't tell my doc - he thinks i stayed the weekend in Richmond ;-)
   — Danette H.

February 26, 2002
I am 5'5 and start at 265 I am 16 months out 11-1-00 weight 145 -120 at 3 months out I was around 55 lbs down I felt great still tired sometimes but that lasted for 1 year I could have gone on a trip infact we went to Disney land and had a blast I could walk all day with no pains but finding something to eat there was hard everything seemed to have sugar or it was red meat and that makes me sick Go have fun
   — Kathleen M.

February 26, 2002
I am 5'4" and started at 272. I'm 53 years old. At 15 weeks I am at 198 (74 lbs. lost) and have lost 51.75 inches. Took my first trip of 3 hrs. each way at 2 weeks and 6 hrs. each way at 6 weeks. Had no problems. Even ate out--soup is always a good choice. Started in a tight 26 slacks and 3X top. Now wearing size 16 slacks ( getting baggy) and XL tops. You just have to decide how you feel and go from there. Of course, you should listen to your surgeon, and stop to walk every hour or so.
   — [Anonymous]

February 26, 2002
I was measured at 5'5 1/2" and weighed 243 at the time of my surgery on Sept. 27th last year. By Thanksgiving (two months later) I had lost about 60 pounds & was able to travel by car to my grandparents, 8 hours away :)
   — DonnaCarol

February 26, 2002
I am 5(3) and weighed 236 on Dec. 20th 2001. I have lost 46lbs. so far and loving every minut!!! :) Good-luck
   — Rho

February 27, 2002
Hi I am 7 months post op . I had surgery on July 12 and I was 5'3 223. I am now 128. I was a size 20-22 and I am a size 4-5. It is incredible to experience and watch the weight loss. I would say that at 3 months you should be fine driving. The hardest was the first month. I am still carefull though after all these months as to what i lift. I work out every day but I recently moved and lifting the heavy boxes gave me pain in my stomach so be careful. If you want to talk please feel free to email me. My email is [email protected]. Do you have a surgery date?
   — Jennifer L.

March 1, 2002
I was 5'4 and weighed 244 pounds and now I am 7 months post op and weigh between 150-154. I wish I would have lost more, but that is my own fault. No longer dump and taking advantage of it unfortunaly. I don't know about traveling, but by 3 months post op I was tired all of the time, not too sore though. Good luck
   — Dawn H.

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