Realistic Expectations

[KookySunshine 0]

All of the official literature about banding says it is realistic to expect weight loss of 1-2 lbs. per week. I am 2 days post op and just wanted to hear what others specifically found to be a realistic rate of loss.

[hah131 7]

i do think that's realistic. i'm 8 months out and have lost 90 pounds since my surgery date. i work my butt off pretty much everyday, so you could lose more than 1-2 pounds per week; but it really depends on your effort. i try not to have too high of expectations so i don't feel let down if i don't hit more than 1 pound per week.

[esch 3]

I just want to say this...don't be discouraged if it starts off S-L-O-W. You haven't done anything wrong, you're not failing, but it sucks. It's just the time between surgery and your first fill where you will drop slowly. But be encouraged! It will get better!!! After my first fill I've been losing abt 2-3 lbs/wk

[Rachel412 116]

Yeah, it's realistic. I lost a lot in the beginning because I didn't have a pre-op liquid diet, but now that's about the rate I'm at... a couple of pounds a week. Of course plenty lose more and some lose less.

[asksdf 5]

Within the last few months where I've really kicked my efforts into high gear, I lose about 3lbs a week. But keep in mind I'm exercising about two hours a day, it's all about what you put into it.