What percentage of your excess weight did you lose after one year post op?

Hi Everyone,
I'm eleven months post op and journaling, exercising 5X/week , consuming 1500-1700 calories/day and have not lost a pound in two months.  I'm curious as to what other's 11 to 12 months post op experience has been using the OH calculator in this link:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/information/planner +results.php

My surgeon's support staff said that their patients will lose 40% to 60% of their excess body weight after RNY.  Seems reasonable, but from the tickers on this site it seems that most folks are doing far better than that.  Her staff says that some people with 100 pounds or less to lose get it off quickly and bottom out around 12 months post op as is my situation.

I've got a problem with the "ideal weight" calculations on this web site link.  It says as a male and at 5' 10" that my ideal weight should be 160 lbs.  Well, if I ever saw that weight again, I'd be skin and bones.  Everyone medical professional I talk to has a problem with the so called 'ideal weight' charts we are measured against.  It appears no one agrees with them but they keep on using them.......frustrating!

Wish I could get a handle on what my ideal weight should be.  Any thoughts on this issue out there?
Blessings,
Ron

I'm 10 1/2 months post-op and down to 190, which is  20 lbs. below my goal.  As far as "ideal" weight, I think everyone's body is different. I believe if we follow the Doc's and nutritionist's program, exercise regularly, and get enough rest, our bodies will deterime what is "ideal".
Just my $.02! 

Bob,
Thanks for your thoughts and congrats on your incredible weight loss.  I believe you are correct in that we need to go with what feels right for our own individual set of variables.  I'm slowly beginning to adapt to where I am.
Blessings,
Ron

I am just about 1 year out now and I have lost just over 200 lbs. I started at 459 and weighed today at 251. At 5' 10" my Ideal weight would be about 160.
So doing the math I needed to lose 300 lbs from my pre surgery weight so having lost 2/3 of that, I must have lost 66% of my excess weight so far.
Nick

I really haven't taken the time to figure what percentage of my excess weight I lost in my first years because frankly, I decided just to lose til I'm comfortable and that would be enough for me. I'm 223 right now. I started at 389. I feel good, my labs always come back perfect, so I'm happy. Now, I would really like to reach my ultimate goal of 189. I don't know if I will. I will try, but if I don't, then I'm okay with it. When you look at those charts, I don't see how it can take into considerable different bone densities and muscle, which always contribute to pounds on the scale. So, just be where you want to be and try not to get caught up on those charts. If you are happy, your doc is happy, then all is well.

The main idea is to be at a healthy weight. Congrats on what you've done so far. Just because you are through the first year, doesn't mean the weight loss is over, it just means you have to work a little harder for it. That's all.

Keep up the great work and hang in there!

I'am not at the 12 mo, just 4 mos.  My doc said that I was losing the fa****er and not the muscle.    I lost 4 lbs in 30 days, mainly due to increase workouts and higher protein levels.  My profile states that  I just want to get back to a 35 waist and medium/large shirt.  I dont follow the scales.  At 63 yrs, its all about health.  My vanity got stomped years ago .
I suppose u just stick with your food groups, cals , exercise, fluids and lab work  - all else is ?????

Your body will settle in to a comfortable weight.  You will know when you are there  I know it sounds hokie, but it's true.  Then maintenance begins, you will have to learn to ballance intake and exercise to stay there.  The rest of your life will be a ballancing act, but you will be happier and healthier for it.

Hey Ron.  You might want to look at my profile.  My highest was 300 (even thought the highest recorded weight was 297),  I was 282 on the day of surgery.  I am 5'11" and may have a similar build.  My surgeon's support staff told me (pre op) I was a medium build...I laughed at them.  Was always the high school football lineman type of thing.  But looking closer...they were right.  I got down to a low of 187 where I started to look like I was coming out of a concentration camp.  My goal was 190.  I have gotten back up to about 205 and wish I could be back at 190.  My surgeon and his partner would have two differnt goals for me.  One wanted 190, the other wanted to see 180,  So I would think between 190-180 should be good for you (unless you have a ton of excess skin...which I don't).  Again the body frame (and muscle mass) plays into it a lot.  Good luck, Brian  

My highest was 441, and my goal was to be in the normal bmi range
I am 6'1" and that means 188 pounds.  Well I got there just a couple days before my 1 year anniversary.

My wife says I'm too thin and keeps telling me to eat a sandwhich.  I can see all my ribs and the sternum, my collar bones stick out.  I think it is too thin also, but I want to make sure I don't put fat back on. 

Basically your ideal weight should be what feels good and healthy to you.  Even seeing myself all boney like this, I still see the extra skin and think damn I'm still fat.  Years of distorted body image will deffinitely have an affect on what you want to achieve.

Best of luck

Scott

Gentlemen,
Thank you for your enlightened perspectives.  I think you are all right.  I've got to settle into what feels right for me and ignore what others think as well as the charts.  This is my first post on this forum and I really appreciate the support and your inspiring stories.
Blessings,
Ron