Question:
Is my weight loss on target?

I am almost 3 months post op lap rny. I have lost 65 pounds. I looked at the weight loss guide on this web site and according to that I am behind. I know that we shouldn't compare to other people because our bodies are all different. I just wanted to know if this weight loss was on target. I am 5'11" and started at 343. Thanks so much for you help.    — tulagirl (posted on October 13, 2002)

October 13, 2002
You are right where you are supposed to be. And you are right...stop comparing yourself to others...and charts are just charts...ball park ideals.....keep up the awesome work. I hope I do as well, my surgery is this Friday ! Keniki
   — Keniki B.

October 13, 2002
I have heard from two different surgeons that we should expect/hope to lose about 35% of our excess weight within the first three months. So, assuming that your ideal weight is about 160 lbs, you have already lost more than your 35%. You're doing great! Congratulations! :-)
   — Tally

October 14, 2002
i know it is hard to not compare ourselves to others, but I looked at the chart on this site too and I was behind, but then everytime I read the Q&A from someone who had the surgery when I did, we were close, and sometimes I was ahead of them. Besides, as everyone always says, when was the last time you lost 65lbs in 3 months,,,,good job!!!! You are doing very well by the way.
   — stacey1273