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Im 57 an female w/type 2 diabetes. i've lost clos 2 100lbs. had gastric bypass. drs say i wont lose anymoe wt. what r ur thoughts?
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Can't tell here: Don't know you, or any of your details. Listen to your docs. Continue doing all the things you are supposed to do to maintain your weight loss, including physical activity.
Answered 10/16/2012
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Prob right : Most patients lose about 75-80% of excess weight with a gastric bypass. So, if you started about 120 pounds overweight, we might anticipate about 100 pounds of weight loss. Of course, it is possible to really watch calories and exercise and lose more.
Answered 1/5/2019
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