Question:
Seeking Others 5'5 about 280 Lbs who has lost 150 lbs or More.

I want to reassure myself that it has been done, has any post ops lost more than 140- 150 pounds and usually how long does it take if you do everything correctly (open rny)? also any pics? this will help me alot! =)    — e T. (posted on April 16, 2003)

April 16, 2003
I am looking forward to the answers you get as I am in the same boat as you......only I am 42. Praise God you have this opportunity so early in your life! I wished I had!
   — Sharon B.

April 16, 2003
I'm 5'6" and started at 274#, size 26, age 31. Had Lap RNY on 9/17/01. My goal was 150#, size 10 and I reached that at 11.5 months post-op. Today I weigh 137# and I'm a size 6. I did have a tummy tuck on 1/9/03 - they removed 2.75# of skin, which really isn't much, all from my belly area which is now flat. My skin bounced back pretty good everywhere and people tell me that they can't believe I was ever that big. This has been the most amazing journey and I would do it all again in a heartbeat! Good Luck to you on your surgery!
   — Stephanie S.

April 16, 2003
Hi - I started at 5'8", 286lbs. After surgery on 3/18/02, I have lost 109.5 lbs and am still losing, although slowly. I hope to lose another 15 pounds or so. Good Luck!
   — Jennifer N.

April 16, 2003
I am also very curious about this issue, because I'm around the same statistics. I am 8 1/2 months out and have lost 85 pounds and wear a size 16. My weight loss has slowed dramatically, so I'm not sure I will ever reach my goal of 150, but it is very encouraging to hear that others have. In response to Stephanie S - your profile is not available, would you be able to share a little more info with us about your progress. Like where you were at 6, 9, 12, and 18 months? Also, what type of tummy tuck did you have? Are you satisfied with your body image now?
   — Lisa D.

April 16, 2003
I had my surgry on July 9, 2001, starting weight of 286, at 5'6. I was a slow loser, I have lost a total of 144 pounds and weigh 145. I am happy at this weight, and have maintained this weight since Sept of last year. I had a hernia repair and they did take off around 3 pounds in my stomach area. I have currently sent a new picture of me but do not think they have posted it yet.
   — Valerie M.

April 16, 2003
Hi!! i had my rny done on march 18,2002 and I have lost 177lbs. my starting weight was 409. trust me it can be done
   — tameaka S.