Question:
Looking for someone with same stats. 5 ft. 7 in. 260 lbs.

How fast did you loose the weight. I already realize everyone is different, and will loose weight at different speeds. Just looking for an idea. Thanks    — Christi S. (posted on September 22, 2002)


September 22, 2002
Cristy, I was 266 pre op. I am 39 y.o. I had my surgery on June 11. Today, Sept 23 I weigh 208. I've lost 58 pounds in 3.5 months. The first month I lost about 25 pounds, then 18, then 15. After you get closer to 200# the wt. loss slows down, but at this weight I feel and look so much better, healthier, sexier, more beautiful and graceful. I can't believe my "before" picture (will post it soon.)My goal is 150. My surgeon says 155-135 is a good range for me. Good luck to you. Write me if you'd like. :) Liz H.
   — eahutchins

September 22, 2002
Christi, I am 5'7" and started at 230. Pretty close to you. I am now 11 months post and already below goal..goal was 135 and I am at 132. That is a 98 pound loss. I just purchased my first size 8 jeans and it felt great!!! They were low rise flares. Feels good to wear "sexy" and stylish clothing. I continue to lose but very slow. Hope I dont lose much more....(thought I would never hear myself say that!!!) LOL Anyways, this has been my experience. Hope you have a good one as well. Best of luck to ya!!
   — skymaxjr

September 22, 2002
Hi - I'm fairly close to you. I am 5'7" and started at 277. I had Open RNY on March 28, 2002 and as of today, I have lost almost 100 pounds (weighed in this morning at 178.5). I have followed my recommended diet, I joined a gym and go 3 - 5 days per week, and the weight just keeps coming off. It has slowed some lately, but still coming off just the same. But the best part of this all - I FEEL WONDERFUL! Good luck! Lisa
   — sssuzie1

September 22, 2002
I am 5' 6" and 3/4 started at 266. My one year anniversary is in a couple weeks and I now weigh 155 and am wearing 12's. Most of my weight came off the first 6 months, and is slowly coming off still. I dont excersise like i should, and I dont pay too close attention to what i eat anymore, so the slow loss is my own fault. good luck to you.
   — RebeccaP

September 22, 2002
I'm 5'6" and started at 250. I'm now 10.5 months post-op and in the normal range of BMI and body fat. Lightweights do lose at a slower pace, but don't let that get you down, you will get to goal much quicker!! My progress of weight-loss is on my profile towards the end.
   — Cheri M.

September 22, 2002
I'm 5'6 and was 270 on surgery day (March 5). I'm now at 175.5 and wear a size 14. I don't exercise as often as I should (went today for the first time in about 3 weeks), but I feel great and everybody tells me I look great. Things have slowed down a lot in the last 6 weeks, but I'm hoping to jump start that with the gym again. Good luck!
   — Katy B.

September 22, 2002
I'm also 5'7" but weighed a little more than you. I had an Open RNY on 10-10-01 and weighed 296lbs I weighed 174lbs about a week ago. 122lbs gone forever. I have went from a size 26 to a size 12. It feels GREAT. GOOD LUCK.
   — Bethany F.

September 22, 2002
I had an open, distal, non-transected, RNY on 05/07/02. I am 5 foot 6 1/2 inches and was 263 lbs pre-op. I now weigh 191 lbs which is a 72 lb loss in about 4.5 months. I've had no complications and feel wonderful.
   — Kelly S.

September 24, 2002
I am 5'6 and started at 253 lbs. I had open RNY 11-12-01 and I am now down by 135 lbs (have been since about 8 months) I am maintaining at about 118 lbs. I e-mailed you my weight loss chart, but remember EVERYONE loses differently so it is only reference. GOOD LUCK!
   — Lynda T.

September 24, 2002
Hey lite-weight sisters, What amazes me the most is the differences in clothing sizes for women at the same size and weight......I'm 5'7" I had my DS on Feb 25 of this year weighing a horrible 270 lbs. I'm now 1 day short of my 7 months anniversary and 174 lbs. Started in size 22/24 and I'm now comfortably in size 12 with all my 14 clothes getting way too big. Loose skin is not yet a big problem with the possible exeption of my inner thighs that have a slightly drapey, jiggly look to them.... Happy? yes very much, thank you!!!
   — Diane B.

September 24, 2002
I am 5'7", weighed 260 lbs and wore a size 24 bottom and 22/24 top on June 5, 2002 when I had lap DS. Last time I weighed myself, I weighed 190 and wear size 16-18 (smaller in more expensive brands!) bottom and XL shirt! I do not exercise (initally was waiting 3 mos before strenuous stuff...no longer have any excuse!) and eat what I want...just try to do protein first!
   — Pamela B.




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