Question:
Has anyone lost 250 lbs or more after having wls and how long did it take?
— Randy W. (posted on January 24, 2004)
January 23, 2004
I've lost 215 - is that close enough? It's taken 18 (or is that 19) months
so far (surgery was July 22, 2002) and I'm still losing - SLOWLY - about 4
or 5 pounds a month. I'm very close to my goal though. I'm nearly 6 foot
tall and really a large frame...been measured, lol so I'm not just guessing
at frame size.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 23, 2004
I lost 41 while I was waiting plus another 175 for a grand total of 216
since 1/8/2002. My surgery was 8/15/2002. Is that close enough? I would
like to lose another 15-20 before I'm done and these pounds are hard to get
off, so I'm giving myself a break and just taking my time. As long as I do
what I'm supposed to every day (exercise, eat right and take vitamins),
I'll get there eventually, but I haven't set a time limit.
— Cathy S.
January 23, 2004
Hi - I lost 285 pounds in about 20 months. My weight goes up and down about
five pounds which puts me 290 lost, but usually it's 285 and I'm
comfortable there. It took less than two years to lose which I see as
impressive since it took me a whole lifetime to gain it. Good luck to you
on your weightloss journey!
— Traci H.
January 24, 2004
A 240 lb looser here! January 30 will be 15 months for me. Doing and
feeling GREAT! I am 16 lbs from goal.
— Ginger M.
January 24, 2004
Hi Randy,
I haven't, but my goal is very close to that. I started at 365 lbs, and
weight 177 lbs now - my goal is 130 lbs. I'm 18.5 months post-op open
BPD/DS with Aniceto Baltasar, MD. I lost the first 175 lbs in the first 12
months, the rest are trickling off very slowly... But I'm not worried
about losing the rest. I do know quite a few DS post-ops who have lost in
the range you're interested in, tho. Which form of WLS are you interested
in?
Blessings,
dina
— Dina McBride
January 24, 2004
My father lost about that much and it took him around 18 months. I believe
he was close to 500 pounds when he started and he is around 220-230 now.
Good Luck to you!
— Beffy W.
January 24, 2004
My father lost about that much and it took him around 18 months. I believe
he was close to 500 pounds when he started and he is around 220-230 now.
Good Luck to you! Also, I lost around 192-200 pounds (my weight
fluctuates) and it took me about 15 months (you would have to check my
profile for the exact numbers). Best of luck to you! Sincerely, Mary Beth
— Beffy W.
January 24, 2004
I have a male friend who started at 550. It tool 18mos to lose 225, and at
2yrs he is at 275. He has 108 lbs to goal. At -225 he had to have a hernia
repair and the removed 30lbs of skin. Hope this helps.
— M B.
January 25, 2004
Yes, I lost 280 pounds. Although I have to say that I have gained some
back. Anyway, on the day of my surgery, 3/30/00 I weighed 460 pounds. I
lost down to 180 in about 15 months. I exercised alot to help me do that.
I would walk 45-60 minutes 6-7 days per week. I hope this helps.
Chris Rinn
— rinnchris
January 25, 2004
I'm not quite to your numbers but will be when I'm done. I've lost 218 lbs
in 11 months, 24 from goal and suspect I will be at goal after my PS on Feb
24th. I figure if I lose 9 lbs by then the rest will come off with PS.
That will then be a total of 242 lbs lost. I suspect I will end up
settling out somewhere between 185-200 lbs which would be a total loss of
242-257 lbs. You can do it and don't worry about how long it takes. Just
stick to your program and your goals will become reality!
— zoedogcbr
January 26, 2004
I lost 250 pounds in little less than 11 months (I started at 500 pounds).
By 15 months after surgery, I was down 278 pounds and feel that I am a safe
and sustainable weight (I now weigh about 220 pounds and wear a size 38
pants, a plain, old Large for shirts). In the 15 months since surgery, I
went from a 61.5 BMI to a BMI of about 27. The gastric bypass surgery
gives us a great tool-- the key is to use it wisely (and to recognize the
triggers that will prompt emotional or binge eating). And, for me, the key
to using the pouch wisely has been to be surrounded by supportive friends
and family and to be actively involved in our local support groups.
— SteveColarossi
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