Question:
I had rny surgery on July 20th 2001 and have not lost as much as I would have liked
to by now. So far I have lost 73 pounds. Is that pretty mcuh on goal for someone starting out at 5'4 - 246 pounds? I feel like I should be in the 160's by now. I have increased my water intake and have been walking alot. What else should I do to get the weight off a little quicker? — Dawn H. (posted on December 20, 2001)
December 19, 2001
I think you are right on target. You are a "lightweight" when it
comes to morbid obesity (me too). I think your progress has been very
good. I lost quickly for about 4 months and then slowed tremendously. At
first I worried that I wasn't losing fast enough but then realized that I
wasn't going to lose as fast as some of the larger patient. I am now 14
months post op and have lost to my personal goal even though MetLife says I
still need to lose 15 pounds (I'D BE A STICK!!!). I think you're doing
GREAT and I'm really proud of you accomplishment. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
— ronascott
December 19, 2001
I think it sounds like you are doing great!! I will be having Lap RNY on
1-8-02 and I am also considered a "light-weight but I sure hope that I
do as well as you have!! Congrats and have a very Merry Christmas.
Vicki Mize
— vmize
December 19, 2001
I had surgery May 22nd and weighed 237 lbs. and I just hit the 70 pound
mark this morning! I think if I lost any faster the people who don't know
I had surgery (which is everyone at work) would think I had some horrible
disease and was dying! Don't sweat the slow loss as long as you are
loosing!
— Laura R.
December 20, 2001
I had an open rny on 7/17/01 and just hit 70 lbs this morning, too! I
started at 287.8. Do I wish I was losing faster - you bet I do!! That is,
of course, until I realize that I probably will have an easier time with
the sagging skin, etc. AND it helps to read that there are other
"slow losers" like me - so I don't feel like a non-losing loser!!
And I read from a lot of longer term post ops that they lost just like we
do and they meet their goals and keep the weight off....while I would like
to lose it all overnight, I am more looking forward to keeping it all off.
Sounds like you're doing good! Hang in there! Happy Holidays!
— blee01
December 20, 2001
I had open RNY 7/17 and am now down 74lbs...I started at 282 at 5'3. I
thought the loss was a little on the slow side too...but the more folks I
talk to I feel like I'm right on target...I'm very pleased.
— KimBo36
December 20, 2001
Most people lose till they are about 18 months out. You are no where near
done. Just have to be patient.
— M. A. B.
December 20, 2001
Hi Dawn..sounds like your doing great! I had surgery 4/10/01 starting out
at 253lbs..5'4. I'm now 8 mo's post-op and down 105lbs..weight is
currently at 148. I never ever thought I would lose so much weight so
quick...feels wonderful! I was one of those worry warts..always thinking I
would be the one the surgery wouldn't work for...boy was I wrong..*L*
Another good thing is my skin isn't loose and saggy..well my belly and
boobs need a little work..but having all that done in the spring.
Arms..legs..face..etc all look normal. I really think that your doing
everything you should be doing..and that your weightloss is great. Keep up
the good work and take care!
— Sherry B.
December 20, 2001
Sounds like you're doing great! I hope I do as well as you when I'm 5
months post op. I'm 5 weeks post op and have lost 25lbs. I've been
wondering if I'm losing too slowly myself. I had a doctor's appointment
today and doc said I was off to a good start. Are you taking a protein
supplements? What is your typical daily diet like? I often wonder if I'm
eating the right things. You can email me if you like. Take care and keep
on losing.
— Shonda J.
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