Question:
Anyone start at 296lbs, 5 '3, please tell me how long it took to reach goal!
— [Deactivated Member] (posted on November 20, 2003)
November 20, 2003
Hello... you and I are not far apart in beginning stats. I am a bit taller
than you at 5'5" and started out at 291. I have not reached goal but
I am 6 months out and only 32 lbs from goal. I anticipate that it may take
me another 4-6 months to lose the next 30 lbs. It's possible that it won't
but just from seeing others with my similar stats, it seems to be that way.
The way cool thing is since I've slowed down a bit, I'm shrinking like a
mad woman. My body is taking on a wonderful womanly shape that I haven't
had in years and I'm really enjoying it. I walk like I'm 10 feet tall now
and feel really good about my health and my self esteem is much higher.
So... all in all, the weight loss goal is only part of this wonderful
journey. Just enjoy discovering the YOU that is underneath. God bless
you.
— Happy I.
November 20, 2003
I'm a little taller than you also. I started out at 293 lbs. and
5'6". I was very close to goal by about 11 months post-op and the
last 20 lbs. came off very slow. Took about a total of 14 months, I'd say.
Good luck!
— Lynette B.
November 20, 2003
Hi, I was 290 and 5'3" tall--surgery was 5/16/03 as of today 11/20/03
I am 185--that is 105 in 6months. I am hoping to lose at least 45 more
pounds. I feel great went from size 26-28 to right now lose 18. My goal
is to get to a size 10,but would be happy at a 12.
— Jeanine E.
November 20, 2003
I am 5'2 and weighed 299 on my first visit to the surgeon. He required a
10% loss so I was 272 the day of surgery, 10/22/02. I now weigh 155. How
soon you reach goal will depend on several things. First is your goal
realistic given your age and the amount of excess skin you will have. My
doctor added 10# for my age and 15 for the hanging skin. So at 13 months I
am 5# from goal. Another thing that will determine how long it takes is how
often you yo yo'ed over the years. Exercise helps it come off faster to.
Just try to follow the doctors orders and take one day at a time.
— Tawnda C.
November 20, 2003
Not exactly...I was 290 and 5'10". Now I'm 160 and 5'11".
— careywatkins
November 20, 2003
The day of surgery I was 294 lbs and Iam 5'4. Iam currently 159 and about
10 months postop. I have about 10 more pounds to go and it is coming off
SLOWWW! I am a size 16 right now and hoping to get into a 14 soon. Good
Luck!
— Kris T.
November 20, 2003
I am 5'3" and started at 275 . I made it to my doctors goal of 130, 4
days after I was 1 year post op. pretty close to your stats. your doing
great, you will make it . good luck terri
— terri R.
November 21, 2003
I was 298, I am 5'2.5" and I had my surgery on January 6th 2003, I am
now at 171.
— Tracey N.
November 21, 2003
I started out at 287. I am 5'3". At 8+ months I am now at 168. I still
have about 20-30 lbs to go although everyone tells me I shouldn't lose any
more. You can look at my pics by clicking on my name. I think you are doing
just great!!! Isn't it GREAT to be a LOSER??? : )
— Peggy B.
November 21, 2003
I'M 5'3" AND STARTED OUT AT 282 LBS WHEN I HAD SURGERY ON 9/12/02. I
REACHED MY DOCTORS GOAL OF 132 IN MAY (8 MONTHS OUT) AND AM NOW AT 113 LBS
(SIZE 2) AT 14 MONTHS OUT. I THINK HAD REACHED MY CURRENT WEIGHT AT 11
MONTHS!
— redheadtedd
December 1, 2003
I am 5'3" and I was 298 post-op. My surgery was 09/05/03 and I now
weigh 238 lbs. So far I have lost 60 lbs in just under three months. I
have been lucky, so far. I cannot tolerate any protein shakes, I have
tried many, but I have no problem with sugar (I don't eat much though- I
never was one for sweets) I do eat popcorn and chips at least a couple
times a week. I know I should have a protein filled snack, but I am able
to eat more when I focus on something like popcorn. I hope I can break
this habit before I can eat a lot more though. At this point in time, I
had been plateauing because I was not eating enough food; my body thought I
was starving it. So even though I could make better choices, it seems that
snacking on those carb-filled snacks have actually helped speed up my
weight loss. Now, I need to focus on the exercising! Good luck in the
future and congrats to all the "losers" out there, you guys rock!
— Abigail M.
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