Question:
How long did it take to reach goal?

I am 5"7 and started at 299lbs, I would like to know how it took someone with similar stats to reach goal and what that goal was. Thanks in advace for your response. Kim    — Kimberly H. (posted on December 11, 2002)


December 11, 2002
Kim - I am 5'6" and was 287 to start. I am at 18 months and am down to 174. My personal goal is 160. I would have made it months ago, but I have strayed back to SOME fats and sugars, etc. and have not exercised the way I should have. Now, I have re-dedicated myself to getting on program and have lost 5 or 6 pounds in the last month. I am not a "poster child," however, I think my results are typical of many people who have this surgery; but maybe us "less disciplined" post less here, too???? Anyway, all that said, I LOVE my life and am soooo grateful to be a size 14 vs a size 26. Thanking GOD and this site for saving my life. Bobbi Lee
   — blee01

December 11, 2002
Starting weight 265 5'5 1/2 took 8 months to get to 141 then regained to 145-150 and maintain with watching what I eat.. I am 2 yrs post op you should be about the same every body is different tho I am a distal if you.. follow your Docs eating plan move your butt walk min 2 miles per day min 5 days per week and not graze.. and eat your Proteins first and no Liquid calories ( soda, juice or high calories soft foods ( ice cream) you will reach goal Kathy
   — Kathleen M.

December 11, 2002
I am 5'8" with a start out of 268 pounds. I reached goal in 5 months. Went from a size 24 to a 4/6. My goal was 170 I am now 159 at 7 months post op. It is strange in high school I weighed in the 160's and wore an 11. I have heard a lot of people say the same that they seem to weigh more than it looks.
   — Linda A.

December 11, 2002
5 11 313 pre op weight. I was a fast looser. July 23rd 2001 313 pounds. End of january just 6 months, 192:) Surgeon said I was at goal and congragulated me saying that was about the fastest he had ever seen. Well I dropped slowly and bottomed at 179 pounds. I float today in the mid 180s range. Thats fine I feel great. Thisfast loss irritates my wife Jen. It took her nearly a year to loose that 100 pounds and she still isnt near goal. Being male was a real bonus for me. Men typically loose FAST:) Loss rate is helped by LOTS of exercise. I did some volunteer house gutting for awhile that really helped. See my profile its in there.
   — bob-haller

December 11, 2002
I am also 5'7". I started at 307 on 9/7/2001 and now 15 months later I have lost 150 pounds. I now weigh 157! I was looking at 150 for my goal but now I am hoping for 145!
   — MARSHA D.

December 12, 2002
Hi Kim - we were practically twins :) I am 5'7-1/2" and started at 298lbs. I am now just over 5 months out and have lost 96 pounds. I've said my goal weight is 170 pounds pre-tummy tuck. Hopefully after the tummy tuck I'll be about 155-160. I do have quite a bit of excess skin there, as well as the saggy thighs and bat wings on the arms. But it is SOOOOOo worth it! My health has improved dramatically. Good Luck to you! - Anna LAP RNY 7/3/02
   — Anna L.

December 12, 2002
Hi Kim, I am 5'61/2, started at 289, and am now at 145. It has been 14 mos for me. My goal was 150, but have lost 5 more pounds, I do not want to lose anymore. I have been this same weight for 3 mos, but have had to increase my intake to stabilize at this weight. Keep in mind everyone loses at their own pace, good luck.
   — Valerie M.

December 12, 2002
Hi! I'm 5'6.5" and started out at 304.5. At 16 months out I'm 165 and a size 10 and have been here for at least a month. Size 10 was my goal, but I just found out I'm approved for a panniculectomy in January so maybe I'll be an 8 :) My surgeons goal for me was 155.
   — mom2jtx3

December 12, 2002
I was 278, 5' 8", and my goal is to be a normal BMI. I'm 10 1/2 months out and -106 pounds. So, I'm only 9 pounds from my first goal. I expect to reach it before my 1 year anniversary. And I'm thrilled!
   — Kathy J.




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