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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    I would like to know why do some people loose faster than others? I see some that started when I did and their weight loss is awesome and some of the stats I notice people loose so quickly. Is it because of messed up metabolism?




    Dr. consult: 203 lbs
    Doc's pre-op diet: 194.2


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    Gastric Sleeve Member DesertGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    I can't speak for anyone else, but I seriously couldn't eat much at meals the first couple of months post op. I was pushing it if I could get 1/4 cup of food into me per meal. It was SO difficult to get in everything I was SUPPOSED to be eating. (At 5.5 months out now, my appetite IS back.) I was getting in all of my required protein a day, and all my vitamins and supplements AND I strted walking week two after surgery, outdoors a couple miles a day. I rejoined the gym at 2 months out and started going back when I was cleared for weight strength training by the surgeon. I now go to Zumba Fitness classes twice a week and am down 94 pounds since my pre op diet began before my March surgery. Each person is different, and if you follow your new way of eating habits, the weight will come off.

    Height: 5'8"
    Highest Weight: 270 BMI 40.3
    Day of Surgery Weight: 223 / Pre-Op nutrition diet: LOST 47 pounds
    1 Month Weight: 202 (-21 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 64 pounds
    2 Month: Weight: 188 (-14 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 78 pounds
    6 Month Weight: 169 (-2) BMI: 25.7 TOTAL LOST: 97 pounds
    "If you can't laugh at yourself, life's going to seem a whole lot longer."

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    Gastric Sleeve Member ghost_ryder's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    It seems to be a percentage of body weight. Your starting weight, not as high as others. You are doing great. You lost 4.5 percent of your body eight in twelve days. Just keep what you are doing. Once you can get up and exercising, you will feel those results pretty darn well.



    HW - 341 - June 1
    SW - 319 - 8/23 (-22)
    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
    9mn - 230 - May 23 (-8) - Total 111
    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
    11mn - 226 - July 23 (0) Total 115

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    Gastric Sleeve Member RehabNurse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    Quote Originally Posted by PrettyLady View Post
    I would like to know why do some people loose faster than others?
    The rate of weight loss during the first year after bariatric surgery is based on one's genetics, even though I'm assured some people will disagree and insist they worked 'harder' than everyone else.

    Speed/rate of weight loss after surgery is dictated by markers on chromosome 15. Fortunate persons with two favorable markers of this gene variant are rapid losers while those with one marker lose at an average speed, and the unlucky ones with no markers of the gene variant usually become nonresponders who lose 25 pounds or less.

    https://hms.harvard.edu/news/genetic...success-5-2-13

    Also, certain people lose faster such as men, younger women under age 35, the super morbidly obese with BMIs greater than 50, and those without any metabolic diseases.

    And other groups generally lose slower such as older persons, racial/ethnic minorities, 'lightweights' who started in the high 100s/low 200s, menopausal women, and those with metabolic diseases (diabetes, PCOS, hypothyroidism).


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tamera2's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    I agree with the others but I've also noticed weightloss comes off faster for those with much higher amount to loose. Keep up the great work and try not to compare yourself to others. If your following a heathy diet and exercising than the weight will come off. Best of luck to you
    Highest weight- 288 / Wt at Surgery 268
    1 month 236 -29lbs 2 month 214 -22lbs 3 month 206 -08lbs 4 month 196 -10lbs 5 month 185 -11lbs 6 month 178 -7lbs 7 month 172 -6lbs 9mos -12lbs 156 13mos later wt.144lbs, Wt.138 -150lbs in 15mos

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    What Rehab Nurse said. And truthfully everyone has their own unique journey. Even 2 people who are very similar and have similar post sleeve lifestyles can have different speeds of weight loss. Just remember that you do have more control in your journey than you think. Find what works for you and stick with it.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    Can you please tell me how you did the calculation to determine my percentage? thanks so much for the advice.




    Dr. consult: 203 lbs
    Doc's pre-op diet: 194.2


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    Gastric Sleeve Member RehabNurse's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    Quote Originally Posted by PrettyLady View Post
    Can you please tell me how you did the calculation to determine my percentage? thanks so much for the advice.
    It's not really a calculation, per se. If your starting weight is 203, you're considered a 'lightweight' in the world of bariatric surgery. And more often than not, lightweights generally lose at a slower rate because they have far less to lose.

    You'd probably be dropping the pounds like a house on fire if you weighed 390 pounds and had 250+ pounds to lose to get to your goal weight. The bigger a person is, the more muscle mass he/she has, and the faster the metabolic rate.

    A super morbidly obese person with 250+ pounds of excess body weight can lose it at 20 to 30+ pounds monthly for a while. Someone with 70 pounds to lose definitely isn't going to lose at 20 to 30 pounds each month.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member ghost_ryder's Avatar
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    9 divided by 203 equals .044 or 4.4%. Weight lost divided by starting weight.



    HW - 341 - June 1
    SW - 319 - 8/23 (-22)
    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
    9mn - 230 - May 23 (-8) - Total 111
    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
    11mn - 226 - July 23 (0) Total 115

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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    We're all different people, we are going to lose at different rates. But if you are eating how you should and following all the bariatric rules you WILL lose you weight! Try not to compare yourself with others.

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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    Hi, I saw those big numbers too, and it worried me (still does), but I have come to the realization that slow is better for my skin- so I am Ok with slow. I also think this is my lifestyle now. I know I am going to lose weight, So I try to relax and learn this new way of life. Look up some of the veterans on here - I especially love "Tinman"'s attitude and advice.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Paul Anderson
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    Default Re: Weight loss Speed

    I really think it is a combination of a few factors. 1. being the way you eat, (ie. amounts and frequency, and caloric intake. 2. amount of sleep your body gets. 3. amount of fluids you take in. and 4. the amount of exercise being done. Also remember Men historically lose weight faster and better then woman. Not my words but my doctors. Just speaking for my self....... I have dedicated the rest of my life to eating well and exercising regularly. I have cut out all rice, pasta, and bread since the surgery ( these to me are my GATEWAY DRUG to eating poorly again.) I am ok with this. I eat boneless skinless chicken breast, roasted veggies, still protein shakes after the gym, lowfat yogurt,and the occasional cheese stick. I try to only use healthy fats. Avacado oil coconut oil. This is just my 2 cents... I am almost 1 full year out from my sleeve and am down 120 pounds. I really work hard at this each day.



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