Question:
I am 420 lbs. and having bpd/ds, has anyone lost more than 200 lbs.?

I would like to get to 170 or 160 lbs. It seems like it is hard to find people who have lost 200 lbs. or more. If you have, what did you do to lose so much wieght when others may not even get close? Thank You -Becky Adair-    — Becky A. (posted on July 7, 2002)

July 7, 2002
I started at 407 lbs. and have lost (so far) 185.5 lbs. in 16 months. I had the RNY, so it's different than the one you're having, but it's entirely possible to lose 200+ lbs. if you really work at it. I think endurance and tenacity are the keys. And watch those carbs! Good luck.
   — Terissa R.

July 7, 2002
There is a patient of my surgeon who lost 300 lbs. in 18 months. After her plastic surgery, she lost an additional 20-30 lbs. Check out www.cutweight.org, her profile is in there. Her name is Anna. I had the DS in Dec. starting at 360 lbs. and am down 113 lbs. in 6 /12 months.
   — grammie5