Question:
Was anyone around 228 before surgery?
I was 228 at my pre-op and wondering of other people's success if they started around 228. Like, how much did you lose the first month? Two months out? I can't wait until the number has a "1" in front of it. Let me Know!!-Angie — Angela Q. (posted on September 21, 2003)
September 21, 2003
Angie ~~~ My thoughts exactly. I am 5'3 and weigh 226 lbs. I keep
hearing things like "Aren't you too small for WLS?" or "You
are the "after shot" of many on the website." These comments
infuriate me... I am 100 lbs. overweight and I need this surgery due to
cancer reconstruction... I live with constant pain, because my healing is
thwarted by my extra weight. I am also curious to know how quickly (stats)
from those who started at this weight. I am anxious to hear the replies.
Kimmie
— Kim T.
September 21, 2003
I'm just over five foot tall and I was 222 at the first orientation.
That's as much as I ever weighed I think? I tried not to weigh after I got
over 200. I was about 217 or 215 at the next doctor's orientation. I was
211 the day before surgery, lap RNY. I lost 29.5 pounds the first month,
and 15 or so the second. You'll probably be in the 100s before you blink
practically. Good luck. S
— sherry hedgecock
September 21, 2003
I am 5'1 and started at 228.6. The first month I lost about 23 ounds and
the second 13lbs. I am now 7 months out and my monthly average has been
11-12 pounds but last month I only lost 8. I expect my wl will slow down
about now.
— Delores S.
September 21, 2003
I started out at 230,I'm 5'3".The first month I lost 19 pounds and I
haven't been on the scales since then.My second month will be October 7th,I
don't think I'll lose as much but I may be surprised. I didn't think I lost
that much the first month.I'm very happy with what I've lost,I'm a light
weight and I know I will loose slower.It wont be such a drastic change,no
one knows I had surgery.
— Gussie
September 21, 2003
You can read my profile. I started at 232lbs. I lost 27lbs in the first
month. I'm now at 152. I've lost 80lbs in 5 months. My weight loss is
slowing down a lot. I'm probably going to have to work very hard at the
last 30lbs I want to lose. I'm very happy at my weight now, but as I lose,
I tend to get greedy and want to lose more and more. Good luck in your
journey.
— Lisa C.
September 21, 2003
I started at 226 now weigh 178 will be 3mos. on the 28th, an now wear a
14jr. in pants an a jr.plus in tops my goal weight is 150lbs my docs is
125lbs. Oh yea I'm 5 1/2ft tall.
— Maxine W.
September 21, 2003
I started out at 5'2 235 size 22. Currently 5 and 1/2 months out I'm at 157
and a size 12. Still need to lose anotehr 25-30 lbs, but I am thrilled with
my progress so far. My profile has weekly stats.
— Barbara C.
September 21, 2003
Hi Angie, I am 5'3", I started out at 226lbs at the beginning of my
journey but by the time it was time for surgery, I had gained 7 more pounds
(I was eating everything in sight for a whole month cause I knew I would
not be able to eat like that ever again!LOL!) I am going to be 8 weeks post
op next this coming tuesday. The first month I lost 26lbs. I currently
weigh 199lbs as of last tuesday. I know exactly how you are feeling. It is
so amazing how it is coming off. Honestly, I am happy with weight loss of
12-15lbs per month. You will do fine. Aloha and God Bless. Dawn
— fineislandgirl
September 21, 2003
Hi Angela! I was 235, 5'2" at the time of surgery. I lost 25 pounds
right away, then it's been about 15-20 pounds a month. I am down 65 pounds
since my RNY on 5/23/03. I think I am losing kind of slow but it is
consistent. You also have to remember that you are losing inches in
addition to pounds, my "inch loss" has been very dramatic. I
went from a size 24 to a size 16 in no time, and now 4 months after RNY I'm
getting into 14's. And even those are getting too big! Just remember that
everyone loses differently. I'd probably lose faster if I got more
exercise too. Good luck to you!
— MomBear2Cubs
September 21, 2003
5'3" surgery weight was 230. I,m 16 months post-op losed 102 pounds. I
have a wt. loss chart on my profile by the month if you like to ck. out.
— charanewme
September 21, 2003
I am 5'3" started at 238 . 17th months post op the 25th and my weight
is 116-118 my stats are on my profile with monthly weight loss and
clothing sizes.
— rhondan
September 22, 2003
Angie,
I was 226 and 5' 3" the day of surgery- and last time I weighed which
in July- ( i hate scales) I was at 165- and in 2 days I go to my 4 mo.
Check up to see my progress- it only took me 8 weeks to get from the 226 to
the 165. Good luck- email me if you need to [email protected]
— BYN P.
October 9, 2003
I am 5'2", I weighed 130.2, 2 days before surgury. I am 1 wk post op
and I have lost 20 lbs and a total of 12".
— Jan R.
October 9, 2003
I am 5'2", I weighed 130.2, 2 days before surgury. I am 1 wk post op
and I have lost 20 lbs and a total of 12".
— Jan R.
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