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How much weight can I lose with surgery?
I am obese and want to have surgery. How much weight can I lose with surgery?
4 Answers
I do not know. Ask the surgeon.
The Surgery is just a tool. You will gain all the weight back after 1 year if your eating habits or behavioral health issues are not addressed.
60%-80% of your excess/extra weight. Excess weight is determined by taking current weight minus ideal weight (weight based on height for a BMI of approximately 18-25).
Patients will typically lose 30-40% of their total body weight (60-70% of their excess body weight) with a weight loss operation.
For example, a 250 lb man who is 5'6" can be expected to lose about 100 lbs. Some people may lose a little more than predicted, some a little less.