Question:
For those that are 1 yr or more post op, is it reasonable ...

If I have lost 119lbs by 7 mnth post op, and have another 100, minimum, to loose, then is it reasonable to hope loose approx 13 lbs per month? If I do then I will be under 200 lbs by Christmas. I know that I cannot compare with others weight loss, but do you think that I am being unrealistic? By the way I have been averaging 15 lbs per month for the last 3 mnths.    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 17, 2001)

August 17, 2001
I know you are asking this question to 1year+ post ops but I have something to say......I think it is possible to lose the 13 pounds a month but you will have to do your part to increase your chances of this. Try to get in some exercise. make it a daily routine. Whether it be biking, walking or swimming ( which is EXCELLENT), an exercise video, or joining a gym........Start out slow cause no matter what size a person is, if you haven't exercised in a long time, it is very hard at first. And you have to expect it to be hard............( no pain, no gain) As the exercise gets easier, you will need to increase the length of time or distance that you do your exercise, whatever it may be. Maybe if you have a friend close by you guys can walk or do the exercises together. As a matter of fact if you can find a place in your town that offers water arobics that would be ideal. It's VERY fun and the water takes the stress off your joints while getting an extremely good workout.Hope this gives you some ideas..........
   — Kim B.

August 17, 2001
My surgeon's rule of thumb is 20-30 lbs. the first month and then approximately 10 lbs. per month. I am 17 months post-op, 10 lbs. from goal, but have stabilized at this weight over the past 3 months. My personal experience has been that my weight loss slowed after the six-month mark, and I averaged 5-8 lbs/mo after that. I have been working out at the gym 3-5 times a week, following my post-op diet regimen to the letter, and drinking 2-3 liters of water/day, but please remember that I am 55 years old and everyone's metabolism varies. You have had a fantastic weight loss so far. Your hopes and expectations may not be at all unrealistic, but you may find that simply focusing on feeling more healthy and energized as each day passes will leave you less anxious and frustrated than counting those pounds. Best wishes to you!
   — Diana T.