Weight Loss Timing
The final goal weight you reach depends on several factors including your
- build,
- body composition,
- sex and age.
It also depends on how successfully after surgery you are in changing your:
- dietary behaviours,
- lifestyle, and
- physical activity levels
The reason why we set a minimum goal of achieving 60% excess weight loss is because this level of weight loss will lead to maximal improvement in any weight-related co-morbidities.
Please note - up to 20% of patients are "non-responders" - that is, they may not reach the goal of at least 60% excess weight loss. Your surgeon will discuss the right option for you.
Weight Loss Timing
- Sleeve Gastrectomy - most patients reach their goal weight by 12 months
- Gastric Bypass - most patients reach their goal weight by 18 months
This roughly equates to losing between 0.5kg-2kg per week, depending on your starting weight.
