Weight lost in the first couple months?

I'm curious if anyone would like to share what weight lost success they had the first couple of months? How their food intake was? Just wondering what the first couple of months with my new "tank" will be like

I know everyone's experience is different, just would like to know how it was for you.

Cheers
M

Hi M,

Not sure what my intake was, but this chart might help you with the amounts to expect.  Remember, not everyone loses the same:

Expected excess body weight loss:
6 weeks - 25%
3 months - 35%
6 months - 55%
9 months - 70%
1 year - 80%

For patients weighing 200 to 250 lbs.
10 lbs. in first 10 days
15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months
35 to 45 lbs. in 6 months
60 lbs. or more in 1 year
70 lbs. or more in 18 months

For patients weighing 250 to 300 lbs.
10 to 12 lbs. in first 10 days
15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months
45 to 60 lbs. in 6 months
80 lbs. or more in 1 year
90 lbs. or more in 18 month

For patients weighing 300 to 400 lbs.
10 to 30 lbs. in first 10 days
25 to 45 lbs. in 6 weeks
35 to 55 lbs. in 3 months
50 to 80 lbs. in 6 months
100 lbs. or more in 1 year
120 lbs. or more in 18 months

For patients weighing 400 to 500 lbs.
10 to 30 lbs. in first 10 days
25 to 45 lbs. in 6 weeks
35 to 60 lbs. in 3 months
50 to 90 lbs. in 6 months
120 lbs. or more in 1 year
150 lbs. or more in 18 months

Cathy

Thanks hun, That is awesome

Well I am only 16 weeks (4 months) out tomorrow.  I can tell you that for the first 12 weeks (3 months) , I was losing at an average of 4.5 - 5 pounds a week. for the past 4 weeks, I would say now closer to an average of 2 - 3 pounds a week.  

As of this morning it looks like I have lost 62 pounds to date in the first 16 weeks.  

Initially, after the first 4 weeks ( I am through Guelph so we had 2 weeks of clear fluida and then 2 weeks of full fluids before we started introducing real foods in week 5)  I was between 600-800 calories and 60 - 80 gr of protein.  I am now ranging from 750 - 900 calories per day and usually get between 80 - 90 g of protein.   This is all from food sources as I do not drink any protein shakes.  Guelph clinic encourages us  to "eat our protein, and not to drink our protein".    I work out a minimum of 1 hour daily on the treadmill as well and recently started introducing some weights to build some upper body muscles.

Indeed everyone will be different  in terms of the rate they lose, calorie/protein intake and the exercise they get.     And quite frankly where they started from in terms of initial weight.

Dar

 

Thanks lady,

I really enjoy reading about peoples journey and how things went for them

Cheers

M

Mandy

I am approx. 19 week and I am down 91 pounds.

The first two months my calorie intake was a little over 600 calories a day as that was all I could eat. Now I keep my food intake to round 800 calories a day getting in at least 80 grams of protein or  more a day also my carbs are on the lower side as I do not eat bread, rice,pasta or  potatoes (however, I do eat sweet potatoe) I get my carbs from other foods. Sometimes I have gone over 800 calories but I try to mostly stay in that range.

Just remember not everyone loses at the same rate some people are slower at first.and some are fast and then it tapers off .Also sometimes we may not be lose pounds on the scale but we are losing inches so make sure to measure yourself as well.

Lynn

Wow, It always nice to read how much people are losing. 

 

~Lisa

Hi there,
I'm 11 weeks out and to date I've lost 61 lbs ( have actually been stalled for about a week and a half now ). My calorie intake is anywhere from 600-800 a day and I make sure I get a minimum of 80 g's of protein every day, and a minimum of12 cups of fluid ( mostly water ) everyday. I also have been amping up my workouts from the get go, within a week of post op I was on the treadmill starting at 15 mins and now up to 90 minutes a day. I also started strength training and yoga at 6 weeks out. I feel wonderful!

oh....and I've gone from a size 24 to a 16/18.......I recently bought a dress for my son's HS grad from Old Navy!!!

Thank you for sharing!! I am getting super excited. I'm going to NL to visit mid July at this weight and surgery god willing in Oct.  I would love to go back next summer 150 lbs lighter. OH.. man would that nothing but glorious. I could just cry thinking about it. My Grandmother would be so happy for me.