Following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, you may expect to lose a great deal of weight during the first year. *The average weight loss is 10 to 15 pounds per month, and patients typically reach a stable weight between 18 and 24 months after surgery. Patients who carefully follow the dietary and exercise guidelines may lose even more weight in the first year and continue to lose weight into the second year.
Following adjustable gastric banding, you may expect to lose 2 to 3 pounds per week during the first year. You may lose more with exercise and by following your dietary guidelines.