How long after VSG to reach your weight goal?

4khansen
on 2/19/16 11:20 am - IA
VSG on 07/01/15

I am approximately 26 lbs from my weight goal after VSG on 07/01/2015.  Hopefully, I will be there around June 1st 11 months after surgery.  Just curious about others and their journeys who have reached their weight goal.  Am I making normal progress?  I realize many of you are women and your weight loss speed "in general" varies from men.

Personally, I am feeling great, and that is the important thing!

HW: 336.5 (March 1, 2015), Height: 5'11", Birthdate: November 8, 1955

VSG: July 1, 2015 288.0 lbs, University of Iowa Hospitals -- Dr. Isaac Samuel

CW: 196 lbs, goal: 186

8/2/15 -- 263.8 | 8/30/15 -- 256.0 | 9/20/15 -- 248.6 | 11/1/15 -- 240.6 | 11/29/15 -- 233.2 | 1/3/16 -- 227.4 | 1/31/16 -- 218.6 | 2/28/16 -- 211.2 | 3/27/16 -- 204.6 | 5/2/2016 -- 206.6 | 5/30/2016 -- 203.8 | 7/7/2016 --198.8 | 8/1/2016 -- 197.8 | 1/25/2017 -- 196.3 | 3/23/2017 -- 194

J Connel
on 2/19/16 11:30 am
VSG on 04/13/15

I met mine almost exactly 10 months post-surgery.  Pre-surgery though I lost almost 60 lbs, so had I not done that, it would have taken longer.

Progress seems great to me!

JC 5'3" HW: 283.2 SW: 224.6 CW: 140.0  M1: -20.0 M2: -10.2 M3: -13.6 M4: -6.4 M5: -7.2 M6: -7.8 M7: -6.2  M8: -5.8 M9: -2.2 M10: -5

GOAL WEIGHT ACHIEVED 2/2/16 

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GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 2/19/16 12:37 pm - CA
VSG on 12/19/13

It depends on how much you need/want to lose.

I'm still working on it 

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Height:  5'-7"  HW: 449  SW: 392  GW: 179  CW: 220

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 2/19/16 3:16 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

It absolutely depends on the amount of weight you need to lose. Most folks around here tend to reach goal in about a year, though it does vary for those with a lot to lose and those who are noncompliant.

I got to my initial goal (120lb down) in about 10 months. I lost another 10 or 12 by the 12-month period and called it good.

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happyteacher
on 2/19/16 4:06 pm

8 months. A bout of food poisoning finished the last 10 pounds for me 

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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Grim_Traveller
on 2/20/16 11:15 am
RNY on 08/21/12

Custard will do that to you.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Gwen M.
on 2/19/16 4:17 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

You're making progress that is normal for you - congrats!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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MayPenGirl
on 2/20/16 9:29 am - Atlanta, GA
VSG on 04/03/13

You are doing great and since you are feeling great that's the most important thing!!  It took me a little under 8 months to lose 108 pounds.  I reached goal in 31 weeks and 4 days. 

 

        

 Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)

Highest weight 261  SW 258  GW 150   M1 -26  M2 -14  M3 -10  M4 -12  M5 -13  M6 -12  M7 -11  M8 -10  In maintenance since November 2013  HT- 5'6"  

Grim_Traveller
on 2/20/16 11:18 am
RNY on 08/21/12

You were just a little feller. It sounds like you are right on track.

I've seen people reach goal in 6 months, and one in 7-1/2 years. But somewhere around one year is the most common.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

psychoticparrot
on 2/20/16 4:54 pm

At my first-year post surgiversary (Feb. 2), I had lost 115 pounds. Still have 40 to go, but, since my WL has slowed down, I expect it will take the better part of this year to get to goal. Harder than in early months, but still doable.

 

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