Question:
5'8

Hey-I'm 5'8 and weigh 282lbs. I would like to know about how much weight any of you out there with similar stats have lost in 3-4 months. I don't want to pigeonhole myself to any specific loss, but am interested to know how you all have done. My hubby comes home from Iraq around then and I'd like to have a guesstimate of how much I'll weigh. I don't know if it makes a difference, but I'm 21. I tried to find this in the library and ended getting one "matching" post back-and it was about MUCUS! (shrug) So I'm posting this and sorry to any of you who have already answered similar questions. Could you please answer again? Thanks sooooooo much!    — jenn_jenn (posted on July 24, 2003)

July 23, 2003
Hi there! First of all I had a lap rny on Dec 13, so around 7 1/2 months ago and I've lost a bit over 100 lbs. Our stats were similar I'm 5'8 but weighed 268 and was in size 24's. By March and April I was down to 16's and looked pretty good. The problem is that everyone's weight loss is different especially concerning body shapes, and I personally drove myself nuts wondering what I'd look like in different intervals comparing myself to others. Please don't get discouraged if you think your loss is slow, because your body will shed the pounds as IT sees fit and could care less what you think LOL and just remember to keep up with your vitamins, protein and water:) Elizabeth lap rny Dr.Foote 12-13-02 268/162
   — E M.

July 24, 2003
I am 5'8" and started out at 268 pounds and a size 24. By three months post op I had lost 74 pounds and was wearing a size 12. By 6 months post op I was down over 100 and below my goal weight and wearing a size 6. Now at 14 months post op I am down 130 pounds and wear a size 2 or 4. I am maintaining well. I kept a month to month diary in my profile along with pics.
   — Linda A.

July 24, 2003
Hi - I'm 5'5 and weighed 262 when I started on 2/3/03 - oh and I'm 33. I'm now 6 months out and weigh 189 - so that's a big 73lbs loss. I kept track and at the end of 4 months I lost 56 pounds. Not bad. I think you'll be a big surprise to your husband. My husband is in Iraq too and he'll be home ??? I'm hoping to be near goal when he returns - won't he be surprised! Take care.
   — Sara L.

July 24, 2003
Hey...I am 5' 8.5" and weighed 282lbs when I had my surgery January 8th of this year. I just weighed myself and I am down to 179lbs...so a loss of 103lbs in 6.5 months. Not too shabby. If you ever want to chat, email me at [email protected] and I can give you more info. Good Luck!
   — MelissaWenrich

July 24, 2003
I started at 283 at 5'8". RNY-LAP 4/2 I weighed in with the Dr today at 226lbs. I put on a pair of 16W slacks today, which are about the same size as an 18 regular (not women's size). My weight has stayed with the weight planner guide on AMOS using the 75%-80% weight loss percentages.
   — M B.

July 24, 2003
I started at 5 foot 9 and 285 pounds. I weighed about 75 pounds less at 4 months post op. It's in my profile, if you are interested. Thanks, Stacy
   — Stacy C.

July 24, 2003
HI Jennifer: I am close, but not exact: 5'7 and had surgery at 280 lbs. I am 2 weeks short of 4 months out (4/8/03) and have lost 78 pounds so far. I had OPEN RNY MEDIAL - I decided against the DISTAL because I wanted less risk of malabsorption. I am losing weight like a distal, however. I mostly feel pretty good, too. However, I am 32 and have had a baby. As you can see by everyone's answers, we all lose differently, regardless of our situations, builds, weight, and age. Good luck!
   — toolio

July 25, 2003
Hello Jennifer, You will be a beauty by then. I am 5'8 was 302 lbs. I have lost 78 lbs. in 4 months. I am much older at 42 so I am starting the sagging skin syndrome. But I feel 100 times better and my husband and I are having a good bit of funif ou know what I mean. Make sure you practice birth control or you will be pregnant! Good Luck and praying your husband comes home safe and sound. Susan
   — Susan W.