There are people that have succeeded in losing a great deal of weight and of course it's possible. Read some of their profiles and what they've accomplished. Gastric By Pass is a tool, not a cure and that's why we are all here on this site. We are here for one another and you to support each other.
You can do whatever you put your mind to accomplish, but read the stories and don't compare your situation to others. Everyone is unique and loses weight at a different rate. Just know you have the support and friends you need to help.
Maggie

I'm having my surgery tomorrow, and hope to lose at least 120lbs. A little more would be really great!! Have have been reading lots of profiles and have been inspired by what people have achieved.

I agree with Maggie, and believe that with the help of this group, especially, you can do whatever you put your mind to accomplish.
It takes time for all of us to progress, but the folks here are absolutely wonderful for encouragement and support as we make our journeys.

Wishing you the best,
Becky

Yes, there are many people who have lost that much and more. Just keep your eyes on the prize at all times. You will do it!

I personally lost from 288 down to 151 so I lost 137 but I have heard of people losing a lot more, over 200. I also have to tell you that I am 6 yrs out and a year and a half ago I gained in all back plus sum (doctor said it happened to about 10% of people and of course I was in that 10%) so don' t worry that was rare. I am now back on the losing end I gained back up to 333 and in 2 months I have lost 40lbs. I am also starting Optifast and be on the Intensive Phase for 12 weeks at the beginning so I am hoping to lose 100 by Christmas, it has been done so I am hopeful, you hang in there I am sure you can do it!!!!!!

Ok Miss scrappy, the statistics say average weight loss it 50-65% of excess weight. So, average for someone 200 lbs overweight would be 100-130 lbs. But..........with sheer willpower, you can lose more.

Follow the program, eat only the allowed foods and allowed amounts. As much and as often as you can, exercise. Walk, exercise DVD's, YMCA, treadmill, etc. Just raise your heart rate and burn those calories. Exercise makes a huge difference, and releases endorphins from the brain which improve your mood and just make you feel good!

Stick to SF popsicles, SF Jello, and when you are allowed, veggies between meals. Look at meals as just adding fuel to your body, not for the enjoyment of eating. That's a super hard thing to do, especially after enjoying food as much as we did. But try to.

You'll be in onederland before you know it, and we'll all be cheering! Then you can work on the 2nd hundred.

Good luck,

Teri

I'm with ya there scrappy. My total to lose is 180 lbs and was told this is completely possible. I want to get to 165 from 344, and I'm over halfway there now. I actually seem to be losing a little faster because I had so much to lose. I'm 16 weeks post op, down 98 lbs.

I keep imagining this 180 lb man that I've been carrying around on my back all these years. Who is this jerk anyways... LOL. Dosn't he know that it's been killing me to carry his butt around.

Good luck! You can do this!

I'm in the same boat....I started at 332 and would love to get back down to at least 150....so that's 180 some pounds....

It will be a fight, but I'm up to the challenge!!! We can do it together!!! :)

Erica

I went back to work last Thursday and a woman told me her father lost 220 lbs! So, it is possible, and with good food choices, exercise and support here...it is probable! Just think of the role model you will be to others arriving here wanting to lose 200 lbs.
J

Thank you all so much for your kind encouragement!!!!!

I weighed 400 pounds and I am down to 270 pounds. My doctor and surgeon thinks that I will lose about 220 to 240 pounds when I am done.

Not 200 but almost 170. I can say that I am half the person I was before surgery

wow! You are all doing so well. It really gives me hope!!!!

Yes, Scrappy, you can do it. I agree with Teri about the exercise. I hate to exercise but have to admit that when I do it my weight is more stable. It doesn't have to be in a gym either. We're here for you.

Mary

I am still waiting to have my surgery, but I have about 260 lbs. to lose. More if I get to my "ideal" weight. I have already started to change my eating habits in preparation and I have lost 18 lbs in 2 weeks, so I am hopeful that with the surgery I will be able to lose like that on a somewhat consistant basis. I know the more I lose the slower the weight will come off. We so have to remember it is a tool and not a magic cure all. I am sure you will be able to reach your goal.

I also need to lose at least 200 lbs so your question has helped me too. So Thanks for all the answers. We can all do it together.

Hugz
Cheryl