Question:
I had open-vbg on june 27th, 2001, starting weight 256.

I am now at 208, am I losing the way I should be or should I be losing more I am 11 wks post-op and feel I should be losing more than I am, can anyone answere this question for me.    — Tricia B. (posted on September 20, 2001)

September 20, 2001
Seems to me you are doing FANTASTIC!!!
   — Dawn R.

September 20, 2001
Sounds like you are right on track, if not faster than some VBG. I had open-RNY the week before you, started out at 266 and am down to 205. I have read that VBG loss is oftentimes a bit slower than RNY, but the bottom line for all of is..how are you feeling? I know I feel so much healthier already and my energy is fine. I'm sure you know about the BMI calculator on the first page of the website that gives you an estimate of weight loss and monthly estimates on loss. Good Luck!
   — Molly S.

September 21, 2001
You are doing great!!! I had a open VBG on June 13th. My starting weight was 255. I am 215 now. You are ahead of me. My dr. says he does not want me losing more than 6-7 pounds per month. I am right at his target. As my friends tell me....when is the last time you have lost 40#'s in 3 months? Not so bad when you hear it put that way. He He
   — Keri N.

September 22, 2001
Please join us VBG'ers on the VBG list at www.yahoogroups.com....you will get accurate info and wonderful support from hundreds of VBG'ers who have lost large amounts of weight (just as quickly, if not more quickly than RNY - one of the previous comments is one of the myths that floats around about VBG)- People lose at different rates - lots of variables - and you must not compare yourself to others....the good news is that your are LOOSING!! Increase your water intake and EXCERCISE like crazy and you will continue to lose.... I had my OpenVBG on June 11th, 2001 and have lost 82lbs - but, I started out at 340lbs......
   — Cathy J.