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When did you normally start to lose a decent amount of weight after surgery. I know everyone's bodies are different, but wanted to hear everyones success.

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I had surgery in 2007. I weighed 246 and within 18 months I had lost 120 pounds. I say with guilt that I did this without much exercise. It was a very easy for me to lose the weight and I have kept most of the weight off. I have had some issues with my band tilting so it creates some issues and I have had Fluid removed. I have gained about 20 pounds backover the last 2 years mostly due to lack of trying. I have started working out and watching what I eat. My insurance no longer covers anything to do with weight loss so I am trying to lose the good old fashion way instead of going in for a fill that will cost me $300.00.

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I lost 23 pounds when I went to my first post op apointment. Then I lost 10 - 12 pounds a month for at least 8 months. the next 45 have taken me another year.

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Thats good weight loss. I have about 70 to lose.

I started out over 400 pounds. I think the heavier you are the faster it comes off at first. Got a long way to go.

Good Luck!

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Yes the more you weigh, the faster it comes off unless you are one that it doesnt matter. I have only lost 3 pounds since surgery which was on May 9th. I hope it comes off quicker than what it has. I will be getting that program everyone uses for there calorie intake.

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Wow yea im totally feeling the way you are.. im post op (april 18th) and only lost 16 pounds.. there must be something im doing wrong? am i not drinking enough of that horrid Protein Shake? not enough Water? idk.. but i want to loose 100 lbs.. and then im still sore but im scared to begin workouts again. idk what to do so ill be seeing the doctor of the 28th for an adjustment. begining to feel discouraged.

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I am 15 months post surgery and I am down 75lbs, its coming off much slower now than in the beginning and I have to work really hard and really watch my calories in order to lose just 1lb a week.

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Thats good weight loss. I have about 70 to lose.

I have lost about 60 pounds post op... it took me almost 5 months.

Its all about the individual, and how much your working out and sticking to the diet ( which is not easy but worth it))))

I still have another 30 to go!!!

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Yes the more you weigh' date=' the faster it comes off unless you are one that it doesnt matter. I have only lost 3 pounds since surgery which was on May 9th. I hope it comes off quicker than what it has. I will be getting that program everyone uses for there calorie intake.[/quote']

I also was banded on may 9th and have only lost a total of 16lbs. since my pre op diet. I think I am doing something wrong. What diet are you following?

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When did you normally start to lose a decent amount of weight after surgery. I know everyone's bodies are different, but wanted to hear everyones success.

I have averaged 11 lbs per month.... for 17 months. In the begininning it came off faster but now that I have 30 more to go its about 1-2 lbs per week....

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Floridays, that's amazing weight loss! How much are you exercising? That's awesome, maybe u can give us some tips!?

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Floridays, that's amazing weight loss! How much are you exercising? That's awesome, maybe u can give us some tips!?

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Sorry stupid phone posted 2x...

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