Curious, how much did you loose before surgery?

happyteacher
on 12/15/11 6:58 am
 Just curious,

I was wondering what the typical weight loss for people are before surgery.  I have been struggling to take of the pounds, although I did hit my minimum set by the doctor.  Thank goodness I started 3 months ago, as it has been a slow journey toward better eating and exercise habits.  I am improving though...

I have lost 15 pounds.  I am a little unsure as my digital scale started to completely flake out on me, so I have to wait until Saturday morning to get to the doctor scale.  

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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hrford
on 12/15/11 7:14 am
VSG on 03/19/12
 I've lost whatever it says in my signature, but I lose the first 30-50 lbs pretty easy, I just can't keep it off.  Now I found out I can't have surgery till April and I'm worried that it will all go back on!

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55  PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49
  

happyteacher
on 12/15/11 7:59 am
 Try not to dwell on the worrying part.  Try to just make one good choice at a time, and don't get caught up in months...  

I used to be able to take 20 pounds off quickly and with not a lot of struggle.  It doesn't seem to be like that anymore.  Today I struggled, so my new tool to kick in is using an online tracking site suggested by a different poster.  It will help looking at those totals for sure.  My goal for now is to try each day!  If I do that the rest of it will take care of itself (eventually).

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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Kitty1975
on 12/15/11 7:21 am - Canada
I lost 45lbs pre op! That was in three months

what do you wanna be when you grow up little girl? i wanna be a loser and sit on the bench sir! (45 lbs lost pre op) 300lbs starting weight, currently 141lbs! Lowest has been 135lbs and hoping to get back to that.
SleevedLife
on 12/15/11 7:25 am
I dieted for about 4 weeks prior to surgery, including a 10 day liquid diet just prior to surgery. I started at 360 and was at 337 the day of surgery.  I was pretty surprised that I lost about 5 lbs a week, but I am sure that much of it was water weight. 

My weight loss will likely slow down once I get past that initial "fast losing phase" that I often go through when dieting.   The difference is, now when I stop losing I won't be able to just "give up"... the sleeve will help me to persevere through the inevitable stalls until I start losing again. (At least, that's what I hope!)

Nutshell:

Lost 140 lbs with VSG. (Hooray!!)

got pregnant  (yeaaaa!)  

got cancer (boooo!)

regained 40 lbs.   (grrrr!)

In summary: Alive & Grateful.   

(deactivated member)
on 12/15/11 7:35 am
9 pounds. 3 1/2 weeks of trying but it all came off in the last 2 weeks. I didn't make an effort before that.
(deactivated member)
on 12/15/11 7:44 am
Ha, i said "all" like I lost a lot :)
happyteacher
on 12/15/11 8:01 am
 Hey, 9 pounds is a lot!  It is also a great start!  

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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acbbrown
on 12/15/11 7:40 am - Granada Hills, CA
Im not typical but I lost 85 lbs over 10 months while i was waiting for surgery.

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11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift. 


HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200    85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
  
~~~~Alison~~~~~

 

happyteacher
on 12/15/11 8:02 am
 Wow Accbrown!  What a great start!

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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