Re: Weight loss after surgery?

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> I was wondering how much weight you guys lost after having surgery &

> what type of conditions you were under (bands or wires, how long,

> etc.). I'm about 5'6 " , 115lbs. and have a few weeks left before both

> upper and lower, plus palatal expansion. I will be banded shut and

> have permanent surgical straps to hold my jaw in place. Just

> wondering how much weight I should expect to lose so I know if I

> should try to " bulk up " within the next few weeks.

>

> <3

I am 6 week post-op and down 14-15lbs. Lost like 9-10 in the 2 days

in the hospital and drop from there. Have hovered at -14-15 for

several weeks now.

Upper and lower - but just banded.