Question:
What is the average weight loss to expect for a 260lb person?
Around how long would it take to loss this amount of weight? — butterfly1521 (posted on February 8, 2010)
February 8, 2010
My starting wt was 268 on July 27 2009 on January 27 so 6 months later I'm
90 lbs lighter. From size 22/24 to 10/12, still losing.
— Nurseducky
February 8, 2010
I was 268 on June 11th of last year - now 175 - stuck for a few weeks
lately - but wearing a size 14, as opposed to a 24/26. Congrats! I am only
8 months out - so I am hoping for another 20 lbs to disappear (with
exercise and healthy eating)
— ericahamel
February 8, 2010
Follow the proper guidelines and with an RNY you can expect to lose 60-80%
of the excess over your ideal weight or more. This includes following food
plans and exercise as well as taking your suppliments, including B-12 for
energy and at least 100g of protein if you want to be safe. That is a must
since a normal person needs 60-100 and you can't absorb it as well as they
can.
— Dusty Ray Vaughn
February 8, 2010
Hi Sherry: Just my 2 cents worth--I am s/p RNY on 12/29/09 with a starting
wt @ 290#. Now 6 weeks out I am 37# lighter. My surgeon's staff told me
to expect around a 150# wt. loss all total. Good enough for me to say
"sign me up!" Good luck.
— momeego
February 8, 2010
I had my RNY 1-7-03 and within 10 months had lost most of my weight. I
started out at 266 and today I am at 130 wearing a size 2-4. Of course
everyone's body type is going to play a big role in how much you loose and
how quick. Good luck and stick with it.
— Kathy C.
February 9, 2010
Had Rou N Y done 070609 at 299 and as of today 020910 at 194.
— alaskaman
February 9, 2010
I had my lap RNY in April of 2004. I weighed in at 278.5 I am almost 6
years out and I was at 150 for years. That was a size 10 for me and my
goal. I didnt care what I weighed, just wanted to be a size 10. I'm 5ft 5in
tall. I had a daughter die in August 2008 and since had gained 34 lbs as a
result of that stress and a divorce last year. Stress is NOT good for me. I
have low carbed and started exercising to take it back off and have lost 10
lbs this month. So I guess you can lose as much or as little as you want. I
suggest getting to your personal GOAL because you will bounce back up at
least 10 lbs or so at about 2-3 years..It happens to almost everyone I
know. I am convinced that people that let carbs creep back in as their
primary food and soda (even diet) not going to lose as much nor are they
going to keep it off as well. My sister drinks diet pepsi and didnt get to
goal and has gained back as much as I have but she's 5 inches shorter. Be
diligent and Keep plugging along.
— FaithMills
February 9, 2010
I had the VSG March 31, 2008. I was 50 years old. I started at 268 lbs.
Within the first 16 months I had lost half my weight. I now maintain
between 130 and 135. I went from size 24 to a 4-6. My life has changed so
much. Good luck!
— corky1057
February 10, 2010
My starting weight was 264. I had RNY on Dec. 10,2008 and have lost 108. 7
pounds from my goal. The weight slows down towards the end. Not everyone
loses at the same rate.Don't get discouraged it will come off.
Joan
— joanib504
February 10, 2010
i weight 252 lbs and was told by my doc the average for my size is 30 lbs
the first month then 10 lbs a month for the first 6 months or so then will
slow down and will prob get down to btn 115-140 depending how good i am
about what i eat and exercise. of course this isnt precise cause everyone
is different but he said thats a good average to base it around. i plan to
workout 5 days a week... mon, wed, fri doing cardio and tues,thurs toning
of course the toning or excessive exercise not until the 6 week point as
instructed.
— [Deactivated Member]
February 10, 2010
I was 289 at my heaviest and about 265 day of RNY surgery on 3/23/09. Today
I am at 175 and still dropping slowly.
— rkurquhart
February 11, 2010
i weighed 262 the day of surgery and my surgeon estimated my wt loss to be
92 pounds. i actually lost 100lbs!!! it is different for everyone but this
gives you an estimate.
— RNlvnCARSON
February 11, 2010
i weighed 262 the day of surgery and my surgeon estimated my wt loss to be
92 pounds. i actually lost 100lbs and it took me 16 months. now just
maintaining. it is different for everyone but this gives you an estimate.
— RNlvnCARSON
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