Question:
Who much weight should be off at 2 months post-op

I had my open gyn 12/3/03. when I went to the Doctor at 2 weeks he told me I was doing good. But it was to soon to tell if I'm on track. I don't go back to him for another month. I have lost about 42 lbs. My BMI was 50 and I'm 47 years old. If anyone knows if I'm on track please let me know.    — Debra M. (posted on February 4, 2004)

February 4, 2004
Here is the link from our website -- it's a weight planner. You will need to use your starting weight, height and amount of excess fat you want to loose (it's a % and typical I think is 65% it is: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/postopplanner.phtml -- good luck. If the above link doesn't work, go to the home page, go to the the BMI calculator and there is a "buttom" for weight planner. I printed mine off and use as a reference. So far, IMHO, you are doing GREAT!! keep up the great work!
   — LisaL.

February 4, 2004
Sounds like you are on track to me. I had an open rny on December 8 and have lost 37 lbs. And that includes the 11 pounds that I lost while I was on the liquid diet that my doctor required me to be on 2 weeks prior to surgery. You have actually lost it faster than me. I am somewhat glad it isn't coming off superfast because that may help with skin issues.
   — Michele P.

February 4, 2004
You are at the very high range of loss. Average low is 27 pounds.
   — mrsmyranow

February 4, 2004
my surgery was also 12/3/03, my bmi was 55, i have lost 53lbs., i couldn't be more pleased, weightloss varies for everyone, just know that if you follow the rules , the weight will come off, some slow, some fast, but you will make it to goal if you work hard.
   — Michelle R.

February 5, 2004
Debra, I'm 2 days ahead of you and down 47-50 (I also take a synthetic hormone, which speeds my weight lost just a little - due to thyroid dysfunction) so I think you must be on track, however I'm sure you know you should not get too caught up in comparisons. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY!
   — Anna M.

February 6, 2004
You are at the same place I am, I had surgery Dec 4, and am down 40.5 lbs. (my starting BMI was 48.8 and I am 35 years old) Some people lose faster and some slower, you'll drive yourself crazy if you compare yourself to the fast losers.
   — Patricia T.

February 6, 2004
I would say you're on track. I had surgery on the 3rd as well and I''ve lost 39 pounds.
   — ellton