Question:
How will I lose in a year?
I am 250 pounds, 5 ft 2 inches. I am just curious, what I am expect to lost monthly. I know it is really based on each individual and from what I am reading it is important to consume the right amount of protein. Just curious. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 5/28/08. Thanks. — tayee24 (posted on April 4, 2008)
April 3, 2008
well i'm 5'8 and started at 280lbs and i'm now 150lbs...i had my surgery on
5/16/07...the trick is to exercise at least an hour a day 5 or 6 days a
week, load up on the protein and when your ready, eat small meals and
snacks about every 3 hours to keep your metabolism up...i also take
spirulina which is an algae that is high in vegetable protein and is
supposed to speed up your metabolism...worked for me..good luck!
— lizzie42
April 3, 2008
Well, your results are truly a combination of your age, illnesses,
medications, diet and exercise. Only a word of caution to you, follow the
diet regiment that YOUR doctor gives you. My doctor said only 3 meals a
day max. I say this only because I noticed one person told you to eat
every three hours or so. Just remember, you can take ALOT of calories in
each day, in small doses, which defeats the purpose the surgery. I commend
the other "poster" on her weight lost, but I wonder if it had
more to do with the 1 hour a day excercise, and less to do with her diet
regime. Again,
ask your DOCTOR about the best plan for you and your particular
circumstances. Don't set yourself up with a "number", rather
focus on attaining good health.
My two cents...
— Jeanne Aldrich
April 4, 2008
I am 62 and had surgery on Dec 5, 2008. I was 330 pounds and I am 249
today, just 4 months. As one other one told you the secret is excersize.
I work out every day faithfully for 1 to 1-1/2 hours 6 days a week. If I
get home, and have not got to the gym, I don't watch TV, I walk 3/4 miles
to the gym work out for an hour and walk back home. If I am realy worn
out, my wife picks me up. I drink only bottled water, and I save the
empties all day so I know what I have got down. You must get 100 oz of
water a day, I now drink 120 average. I use to drink that in soft drinks,
coffee and wine, but now it is just water and it is going to stay that way.
I go to cocktale parties and just have my water. I eat out with clients
and order just what I want and if they bring a full order, I ask for
another plate, but it to size and send the overage back. Now to the
question about what to expect. I had a RNY. The first month yoy will
loose about 10-15% of your total weight because you are on liquids and soft
food. The second month you will loose 8-10% and then step down about a
percent each month less than the previous month. RNY weight loss on some
people is 8 month and they hit their goal weight and other like me will be
more like a year. My goal weight is less than I weighed in High School. I
want a BMI of 24.9 so I have to get to about 160 Lbs. In high school I
weighted 195 lbs, and looked good. My high weight was 385 Lbs. I loss 50
Lbs before surgery of the course of a year. Find a good protein shake
before you have your surgery, as it is hard to try to taste things when you
get home from the hospital. Today, I am able to eat all 75 grams of
protein a day in meats and dairy. When you get home, you are dependent on
the shakes. 70% of your calories should come from protein and the rest
frest fruits and vegatables. Can and packaged foods have a lot of
addativies and going out for the first three monthsd has a lot of
temptations. I worked to hard for this tool to eat the wrong things now,
and writing to folks like you reenforces me every day as to what I have to
keep doing for success. Best of Success to you.
— William (Bill) wmil
April 4, 2008
— stutzman
April 4, 2008
Well sweetie that varies with each individual...The first few months are
the fastest weight loss...Then your body says "Hey we need to slow
this down, we're starving" and it automatically tries to keep you from
losing because it fears you are dying of starvation...That is where the
plateaus come in...They are your bodies defense against the rapid weight
loss...And while that is very frustrating for us trying to lose, it is very
important. The slower you lose, the better your body handles the stress of
such a radical surgery. However, your mind might disagree and want to drop
the weight faster. I don't know what you will lose and no one can predict
it...But you should lose 8-30 lbs the first month and continue losing less
and less each month...after a year, you should have lost 50-100 pounds.
Much depends on your body, your exercise and your nutrition. As long as you
are losing...just keep doing what you are supposed to do and let things
happen. Sometimes you will lose inches and no weight and it's the oddest
thing! Then suddenly you lose 5-8 lbs nearly overnight! It's so different
for all of us. All I can say is to give yourself about a year...and then
you might even continue another 6 months of loss. You might be one that
loses fast and loses a lot because of your petite height...I wish you much
luck! The first year you might be able to get about 60 g's of
protein...eventually you will have to up that amount or depending on your
weight and nutrition,and labs, it might be enough for you. You take things
a step at a time. Each month things change. You gradually eat more...get
more energy, heal...It's all a long process when you take it a day at a
time...but after a year, is when you realize...WOW!!! That was fast! While
you are living that year out a day at a time...it is almost agonizing
getting there! So be patient and just let it happen...but follow the basic
rules and you will do well.
— .Anita R.
April 4, 2008
HI Tammy, I had my RNY on 1/31 this year. I am 5'3 and started out at
231..so we are kind of close in height/weight.
I lost alot on and off the first month (take a look at my blog..I whine
alot about the stalls LOL). I stalled for 4 str8 weeks with no loss or
gain, then a couple pounds off then another little stall, then a little
loss. It just depends I guess. REgardless, I have lost so MANY inches
during those stalls that it's weird that you can lose inches but the weight
stay the same. I"m told I have alot of muscle mass, which also makes a
difference.
Everyone is different. There seems to be no rhyme or reason from person to
person....but I can say eat as much protein as you can. I am still not at
the 70g my surgeon wants me at; but I try everyday to get it in...mostly
with protein shakes since I can't eat that much yet and wouldn't get
theprotein in otherwise. Water/fluid is also very important. I am up to
about 48oz now. I am striving for 64oz. It's only been 9 weeks and it
takes a while for you to adjust to eating, drinking and so on. My surgeon
told me right off that the protein and fluid intake is a goal initially and
he didn't expect me to leave the hospital drink'g 64oz water and eating 70g
protein..so don't let people scare you like they did me. it's all a
process.
Good Luck!
— hatda
April 4, 2008
I am 5'4 and was 258 about 3 weeks before surgery. I lost 6 lbs before and
am currently almost 7 mo out and am down to 162, total loss of 96 lbs. I'm
not sure the total inches. As someone else stated, don't let people scare
you with how much they are eating and drinking. Yes, there are goals we
have set for us, but we very well may not be able to get that in at first.
I am still not getting the 60-80g of protein a day and don't always get my
fluids in. My NUT told me the 1st few weeks they are more worried about you
staying hydrated than getting all that protein in. I know every doc is
different and go by what your says. My NUT also advised to eat about 6
small meals/snacks per day. There are all sorts of things you can eat.
Yogurt, beef jerky, protein bars, protein supplemented snacks like popcorn,
pretzels (obviously a little further out), fruit just to name a few. I have
always heard, even for non WLS folks to eat more frequent SMALLER meals and
that helps keep your metabolims up. Now I'm not talking about eating a
sandwich then 3 hours later go get another one or some pizza. LOL Eat your
meal, then a few hours later a piece of fruit, a granola bar, something
like that. Hope this helps some. Whenever you are in doubt about anything,
always go with you doctor's direction. Good luck!!
— juliebelle0402
April 4, 2008
On my surgery day, Oct. 4, 2007, I weighed 269 and today I weigh 180. My
weight loss center recommended that I eat 3 meals with 2 small snacks in
between. I feel that it is totally up to you how much you lose based on
exercise and diet. The surgery is only a tool!
— dedec
April 4, 2008
I started out at 253 and 5'2 1 year ago this week I have lost 110
pounds.... I am a size 4/6 pant and x-small/small top
Good luck!! amd enjoy the ride!!
Elisa
— Elisa S.
April 5, 2008
If you work hard at your diet and exercise, most people lose on average 10
to 15 pounds per month. The first few months can be bigger, but don't set
your sights too high, that way if you get good numbers the first few months
that is great, but keep your expectation reasonible, that way excess is a
gift, not a frustration. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
April 6, 2008
Everybody is different in how much weight they lose. My surgery was
11/2006. I am 16 months post op. and lost 80 pounds. I am 5' 0" tall.
I was 227 pounds before surgery and weigh 147 now. The first month weight
loss varies, as shown in all of the responses posted. Ask your doctor,
follow her instructions and the dietician. The dietician can guide you when
you have problems. I had a "tight pouch" and needed to eat 6
small meals a day (about the size of a quarter each meal). Gradually, I was
able to eat only three meals (now). I counted my protein religiously to
make sure I got enough daily. Congratulations on taking the first step in
your weight loss journey. Good luck with your surgery! Debbie Romano
— debbrom
April 7, 2008
Tammy, I was 237 on surgery day and I am 5'2. If you look at my profile in
the my story section, that is where I tracked my weight loss each month. I
am just over a year out (Lap RNY). I lost 96 pounds and went from a size 20
to a size 7/8. Best of luck and if you have any questions etc. just send me
a message.
— kittyluver77
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