For Those Who Have Been Banded for about 1 Year

[danaclark2 0]

Pre-bander, here!

Just wondering how much weight you have lost in one year.

Some are trying to convince me to get the RNY because "you lose weight so much quicker."

I don't mind losing slowly; in fact, I prefer that.

BUT--I'd like to at least lose 40-50lbs in a year. If it takes me two-three years to get to goal--so be it.

What's the most you've lost in one year--the least?

Thanks!!!!

[Cindy M. 0]

I'm down about 75 pounds in a year. :clap2: I can't be happier with my results. I still have about 25 more to go, but slow and steady wins the race, right?

Cindy

[leatha_g 4]

The band AVERAGE is 50-100lbs the first year. This all has to do with what choices you make, food-wise, the exercise you choose to do and the amount of Water you are willing to get in every day. Of course, you're own metabolism plays a huge role also and any medications you take could have some effect on your weight loss also. Mostly, it's up to you and your choices.

[Jessiebear 2]

I'm one year out this month & I have lost 60lbs.

[Parvathi 2]

I'm 11 months out and have lost 92 lbs. Couldn't be happier with the results so far.

Best of luck to you

[Connorsmom 1]

53 lbs in one year for me!

[the best me 6]

I am 10 months and have lost 34 pounds. Talk about slow. Realistically, I could lose another 16 pounds in 2 months, making it an even 50 for the year. Hey, that's a great mini-goal! Thanks! Anyhow, like you, I don't mind slow, but the green-eyed-monster burns my a$$ occasionally at quick weight loss, banded or RNY!

If you don't mind slow, and appreciate doing the hard work yourself, including the head work! then banding is a good option.

Hey, I am clueless about French...what does your sig say? (is it even French?!)

[danaclark2 0]

Kathy--

34lbs in 10 months is still not bad--I was always told that 1/2 lb to 2 lbs. per week is the best way to lose weight. 34lbs. puts you at above 1/2 lb. per week--more like .85 lb per week--almost 1 pound per week.

To me, that's great!!!

Yes, it is French.

I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me!!!

[Bandster Brad 1]

Hi, down 59 pounds in 8 months. Down 8 pant sizes so far. Life is great and getting greater!

[coyotegirl 3]

I am down 78lbs and VERY HAPPY! :clap2: :peace: :rockon:

[the best me 6]

Yes, it is French.

I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me!!!

:amen: I like that!

[Kelliebelly 13]

Hi

I have been banded 10 mths and have lost 62lbs, but could have been more if I exercised and skipped chocolate 3 times a week.

[HeatherGurl 0]

Almost 3 months out for me and I have lost 40 pounds! I am VERY happy with that!

[melissalee 2]

I'm down about 103# just 15 months post-op but I've plateaued for the last 3 months. I got lazy and learned too well how to eat around the band for the holidays. But I'm back on track and hopefully will start to see my scale moving in the right direction again!

[PhotoNut 7]

My surgeon told me that the average band weight loss is 8 pounds per month. That is about 96 pounds in a year, if you are average. Some work harder, some just lose slower.

But I'm with Jack on this one. It shouldn't be which way can you lose faster, it should be health. With the band you have a minimal invasive surgery which can be reversed if you change your mind. With the RNY, youre stuck for life with what you get. The eating and digesting problems, the super rapid weight loss that leaves many sick with saggy skin and looking very old. And then there's the mortality rate of RNYs. Geesh. My surgeon told us that there is no other surgery he performs that has anywhere near the mortality rate as the RNY. One more interesting fact.. the US is the only country that still does the bypass surgeries. All of the other countries have stopped because of the serious risks involved. Top that off with the stats that are showing RNY patients begin to gain the weight back after a few years and you have a huge red flag in my mind.

Even though I see some with erosion or infection problems, there is a huge majority out there that have no problems at all and see excellent and lasting results with the band. Ive only been banded 3 weeks, so Im just a baby at this, but there's no doubt in my mind which is the better, safer, smarter choice, and I don't mind speaking out about it to anyone who will listen.

Best of luck to you!