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Most patients walk into a bariatric consultation with a specific target weight already in mind. However, weight loss after surgery is typically measured as a range and shown as a percentage, rather than a specific number of pounds. Someone starting at 250 pounds and someone at 400 pounds can both see great results, even though they lose different amounts. That’s why surgeons don’t use flat numbers anymore. Percentage-based goals offer a far more accurate reflection of what your body can achieve.

So, what does that percentage mean for your personal journey? Keep reading to discover what average gastric sleeve weight loss looks like month-by-month and how to set a goal that’s right for you.