average weight loss (First month)??

HappyMe15
on 5/11/13 1:35 am

Hi, everyone, i had my RNY a month ago, and i have lost 18 pounds. Im 5.1 ft (1.56 mts) and my starting weight the day of the surgery was 223 pounds. Do you think 18 pounds in a month is satisfactory? My doctor wanted me to lose 22 pounds.. but he said that 18 was Ok. 

Im scared, i dont want to be a failure and not lose what im supposed to... Im supposed to lose 113 pounds.

madeformore
on 5/11/13 2:08 am - MN
RNY on 06/21/12

I am 5' 2" and was 245 on surgery day - I only lost 10 lbs the first month. But I am nearly 11 months out now and close to the 100 lbs mark (75 since surgery day). It varies for everyone. 18 lbs is great, especially since you started at what many consider a light-weight. Keep up the awesome work!

Amy

HW: 270   SW: 245   CW: 172  GW: 160 then we'll see  

    

    

misscelia
on 5/11/13 2:28 am
18lbs is amazing for your first month!!
My starting weight was 287 and I'm 5'10z , the first month I lost 30lbs.
And now at 3 months post op I'm down 65lbs, just follow your doctors guidelines and you will be fine!
Heather Smalley
on 5/11/13 2:38 am - Colorado Springs, CO
RNY on 03/20/13

I lost 28 lbs my first month and going into the second month I'm down 39 lbs. Every person is different, keep up the good work.  

    
LadyLilMax
on 5/11/13 3:48 am - Retirement Ville, AZ

We are very similar.  I am 5 ft 1 and my starting weight dayof surgery was 220!  I lost 20 lbs first month so I think you are right on track.  I have forgotten how to calculate the percentage but the vets on here will probably let you know.  My dietician works strictly off what percentage we have lost and not actual poundage.  

Keep to your plan, have faith becuz this is different than anything before and good luck!

RNY 12/11/12  HW:230   SW:220   GW:140   CW:130  5ft 1

  

    

        

      

        

    

    

    

    

Momma1991
on 5/11/13 4:29 am - Hamilton, NJ
RNY on 04/08/13

I am 5'1 and on the day of surgery 4/08/2013 I was a wopping 282. The first 2 weeks I lost 18 pounds. Then lost another 10 pounds. So I lost 28 pounds the first month. But I couldnt stop throwing up. So I think if I didnt throw up as much as I did I dont think I would have lost 28 pounds in one month.  I am now down to 255. I think 18 pounds is a fine amount of weight to lose in a month.  Your not going to be a failure.  Do as your doctor tells you. And exercise you'll do just fine.

Tracy91002
on 5/11/13 4:45 am
RNY on 01/17/13

If you break it down, it's more than a half pound a day!  That's amazing.  I think you're doing great.

    

    
Guera84
on 5/11/13 5:46 am - CA

I lost 16  first month.

Follow my journey @ http://brievasquez.blogspot.com    

HW: 260 / SW: 255.6 / CW:169 / GW: 120 / RNY 4/8/13  

    

    

Sherry T.
on 5/11/13 8:51 am - GA
RNY on 05/22/12

geeesh, i was 399 and lost 17...don't worry, it works....

Winnie_the_Pooh
on 5/11/13 10:06 am

Your loss the first month depends on a lot of things.  If you lost a bunch before surgery your first month will be less.

You are a "light weight" compared to some,  so you will lose less.  But 18 lbs. for you is a bigger % of your excess weight than it is for someone who weighs 300 lbs.

I think 18 lbs. is great.

Don't compare numbers.  % of excess weight is a better comparison.     18 lbs is 16% of your excess weight if you have 113 lbs. to lose.  that's great

 

 Winnie

 

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