Question:
The AMOS Weight Loss Planner shows me on track to loose only....

60% of my overweight. I am 5'5" tall, started at 305. At 12 weeks, I have lost 50 pounds. Slow, I guess, but I thought I was doing great! But, when I plug my numbers into the AMOS Weight Loss Planner, I need to go all the way down to 60% to get my loss so far to match. Then I follow the months to the end to find that at this rate, I can expect to end up still weighing over 200 pounds!!! This is devastating to me. <BR><BR> So my question is: how accurate have you longer term post-ops found this Weight Loss Planner to be?    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on September 9, 2002)

September 9, 2002
I am still a pre-op, but my surgeon told me that the surgery ALONE will provide 55-75% weight loss. Anything below that we have to WORK at i.e.; working out, watching the high calorie drinks/foods, etc. I guess what I am saying is that you may be discouraged by your calculations but it only means that the rest of the weight will come off with increasing your activity. Hope this helps! Jean
   — Jean F.

September 9, 2002
where is the Weight Loss Planner located????
   — Sandra T.

September 9, 2002
Lori...how accurate have I found it? NOT VERY!!! I was a "lightweight" and when I went to the doctor recently, we looked at the "projection chart" and I should have weighed about 50 lbs more than I do...and I actually never should have reached where I am...according to the "chart". Surgeon just called me a sucess and told me to enjoy my new life! *smile* Have a Sparkling Day! ~CAE~
   — Mustang

September 9, 2002
Approaching my 7 month Anniversary on Friday, I expect to be down 120 lbs (One more pound to go). That number at 7 months would put me at the right rate to lose exactly 100% of my excess weight. HOWEVER, looking at the numbers, back on my 3 month Anniversary I had only lost enough to put me at the right rate to lose only 70% of my excess weight. In other words, even though TODAY it says I am on track to lose 100% of excess, over the last six months I was this far BEHIND: 1 month - 3lbs, 2 months - 17lbs, 3 months - 24lbs, 4 months - 11lbs, 5 months - 6lbs, 6 months - 5lbs. And honestly, I don't expect to see the numbers keep up like this forever - so I am not going to asume that b/c TODAY it says I will lose 100% that I will. It's just a guide. Don't worry, you are doing fine. I wll reiterate a previous poster though. You'll get a lot more out of this if you put more in. Some people ae fine with losing 65 - 75%. They can be healthy at that weight and that's good. I knew from the get go that I wanted to super-maximize my results. I work very hard at drink over 100 ounces of water day, almost all protein diet, little snacking, and lots of exercise! Even with the strong efforts, my goal is still a reasonable 85% of excess weight lost. Don't wory, work hard, and give it time...you may jst see it pick up when you least likely expect. Best wishes to you on a successful journey. :) ~Paula M., Open RNY 02/14/02, -119lbs.
   — PaulaM

September 9, 2002
Before you get yourself too upset, please re-read the Warning at the top of the Weight Loss Planner: "WARNING: The figures below represent just one possible typical outcome. Your loss could vary greatly." So this planner is meant as an aid to help people figure out where they could be, but it is not accurate for each specific individual. By the way, when you plug in your weight, remember to put your pre-surgery weight (not your current weight) as the planner is set from surgery date forward. :o)
   — Jennifer A.

September 9, 2002
Hi Lori -- I'm not a long-term post-op (just three months out), but I've been just as frustrated with that danged weight loss "calculator." Did you notice it's not even broken down by age or gender? How accurate can it be with so many different factors mushed together? I was a "lightweight" (40 BMI) when I had WLS. According to the chart, I am already a month behind where I should be if I want to lose 100% of my excess weight. In my case, I hit the gym three weeks after surgery. I go four to five times a week, burning roughly 400 calories per session now. I eat about 900 calories a day (tracked in detail on fitday.com), half of which are from protein (including protein shakes). I eat low carb/low fat/virtually no sugar. I get all my water in. There's literally nothing more I can think of to do to lose faster. And I'm perfectly thrilled with how things are going, UNTIL ... I see that durned chart. Or I see posts from peopple who've lost much more than me, in less time, terrified about how the slightest plateau might mean they've "stretched the pouch" or that the surgery has suddenly failed them, all evidence to the contrary. See how crazy we all drive ourselves and each other about the *speed* of weight loss, instead of celebrating the new control we are finally getting over food? I say we gather the villagers, grab some torches, and go GET that chart! MuhahahahaHA! :D
   — Suzy C.

September 9, 2002
Lori- There is a better place to help you with this. Go to Fitday.com Become a member (it is free). Under weight you record your current weight, your goal weight, and when you want to reach it. It will calculate how you doing and how much you need to lose each week. Personally, I use short term goals. So, I recorded my current weight, then for my goal weight I typed in what my weight would be at 100lbs lose and then the date I recorded was for six months after surgury. I feel if I lose a 100 in six months that is realistic. What it tells me is that I'm currently 26lbs above my projected goal and I need to lose 2.25 pounds per week to make the goal. These numbers can change each time you adjust you current weight. Try it I think this will be more encouraging for you. It really helps me to look at that durign the weeks I platue.
   — Cheryl S.