Question:
Weight Speculation
My surgery is scheduled for next month. I'm 50 yrs. old, 5'3 & weight 220lbs, size 16. What are your speculations in terms of my weight loss? Do you think I'll ever be a size 6 or 8? How much weight do you think I'll loose? I'm hoping for 100lbs. — Ruth M. (posted on January 24, 2009)
January 24, 2009
Do you have other health issues that would require WLS? I have sleep
apnea, diabetes, GERD, and high cholesterol. A good Dr. will not do WLS
unless you have other reasons why you want to lose weight. It is a lot of
work. I am sure that you so have some of the co-morbidity that are
necessary for any surgeon to do WLS. If I didn't have all of the other
problems, I would not have had Lap Band surgery. I would have hit the gym,
reduced my food intake and went to counseling. I am sure that you will do
well, especially if there are life threatening reasons to have the surgery.
Susan
— susangielda06
January 24, 2009
Ruth,
We are identicle in height and weight and like you, Im waiting for
surgery to come around. We aren't all shaped the same but I think it's
feasible for you to be a size 8 or smaller with a loss of 100 lbs if that's
your goal. Prior to my weight issue I was 157 lbs and a size 12. The amount
of your weightloss will really depend on your determination to make the
Band work for you and your effort with the diet from your nutritionist,
etc. I'm sure you'll do just fine and I wish you the best of luck!
— Elizabeth J.
January 24, 2009
It depends on what WLS you are having...RNY has a 100 lb average...so that
is quite possible...Being a light weight as you are though ...the loss
might seem slower than heavier weights...But in a year, you should be in
your 6 or 8...I'm 44...at 5'4" ...I weigh 165 and after losing 150 lbs
From 315 lbs...I wear and 8 or 10...I have a small waist and big legs so I
often can go down rather than up a size from 10. 12's are always too big in
the hips and waist even when I can't squeeze my thighs in them! Differnt
shapes...different sizes!
— .Anita R.
January 24, 2009
I had my surgery 6 yrs ago and am 5'3 and weighed 260 on the day of
surgery. I now am a size 4-6 and weigh 135-140. Everyday is a challenge
and eating habits must always be maintained.
Kathy
— Kathy C.
January 24, 2009
6 1/2 yrs ago I weigh 287lbs. at 5'4.Today I weigh 152lbs and wear a size
6-8 pants and small top.so It all depends on the individual.good luck.
— deb44m
January 24, 2009
Hi Ruth. I had my lap band surgery on 5-20-08. I started at 240lbs and am
5' 3". I am 45 years of age and started at a size 22. I have lost 98
lbs. and currently wear a size 6 or 8, it depends on the clothing. So
anything is possible. The way I understand it, if you have RYN the weight
can come off faster. I follow the diet very closely and exercise
regularly. Both are so very important. I still have about 12 lbs. to go
and at this point, the weight loss is very slow. Good luck.
Beth
— Beth63
January 24, 2009
Hi, what type of surgery are you going to be having? I am about the same
height and weight you are, so it is good to hear what others have
experienced with the same statistics..
I hope to have lap band surgery, reason I chose that, is 1.did not want to
have anything re routed, 2. Have a mother aand a brother who both had
gastric bypass, and have put all thier weight back on...but then again,
with thier personalities they would not have gone to counseling, nor a
ssupport group if there was one available. Too bad for them, all that work
and money down the tubes!
Best wishes to you on what ever type surgery you chose along with what your
doctor feels is best for you.
I am still waiting on the approval of my insurance company, hope to have my
realize band installed in april. My goal is to lose at least 80 lbs and be
in a size 12! I wear a size 22/24, depends on how the garmet is made, and
whether it is good construction, or cheap from China or Korea!
Have a great day and a very successful surgery and results.
Farmgirl58
— Farmgirl58
January 24, 2009
A lot of folks have good answerers for you. Your profile dose not state
your surgery type. I had the VSG because I did not want the problems of the
LapBand or the malnutrition. We are considered "Light Weights"
having less then 100 pounds to lose. Weather in WLS or "normal"
diets, we "smaller" folks the weight comes of slower for what
ever reason. However I should point out that slower is good for a verity of
reasons. We will have less excess skin to be removed, its is easier on us
health wise and more then likely (if U keep your diet guidelines) hair loss
is little if at all. I too am larger in the butt and legs then on the top
and I should also note that different clothing manufactures clothing will
fit different. Less fits different the Rider or Old Navy for example. Good
luck.
— chell1957
January 25, 2009
I had gastric bypass in March of 2007. At that time I weighed 265 lbs. I am
5'0" and was 52 years old. I wore a size 28 and my doctor set my goal
weight for 125. I thought to myself how unrealistic. I would be so blown
away to just lose 100 lbs. Well that was almost two years ago, and I am
down to 110 and a size 2. I don't exercise like I should, but I am NOT
inactive either. I have so much energy and I am constantly on the go with
my family and grandchildren. My goals at work are off the chart, and I have
been named Globe Teacher of the Year and I am currently a finalists in
State Teacher of the Year. I owe it all the WLS. I wish you the same
successes. It was the greatest decision I have ever made for myself and the
ones I love.
— Txgal8437
January 25, 2009
I'm 54, 5'5". 7 months post surgery. I went into this at at 297
pounds and have lost 80. I'm looking to get down to 150. I was thin until
I turned 30 and although I was 125 then, that was 25 years ago so I don't
think it's practical to think I'll get down that far. Jean size prior, 28;
just bought size 18 and they won't last long. Shirts down from 30-32 to
18-20. I can't believe how good I look and I'm only halfway there! You
will love the new you, whether you get down to 6 or 8 or 10.
— cjackson1481
January 25, 2009
I had RNY on 04/11/08 at age 48, 5'2" was 224 LB, size 18-20. At 9
months out, age 49 I am 130.5 LB. I am wearing size 4 pants. I have
surpassed doctor's goal weight of 135 LB but my personal goal is 120 LB.
The weight loss has slowed way down but I am still slowly losing. Hair is
coming back too. Just had a breast lift and implants on 12/30/08. Would
like to do more when finances permit. Couldn't be happier. No regrets. I
followed every rule so have had no issues. Good luck!
— grobertsjenkins
January 28, 2009
Oops...darned enter button. LOL - Anyway feel free to contact me at
[email protected].
Vicki
— VickiJ
February 6, 2009
I think it is a very real possibilty for you to hit those goals. I am 3+
years post rny. Day of surgery i was 5'3" and 268. Today I float
somewhere between 120-125. Wear a size 4 maybe a 6 all depends on how it
fits. Life is great.. Much luck & love 2 you! Now.. go get em!
— KimY
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