Weight Loss

[Chad cool 31]

How early and at what rate did y'all loss weight after getting banded. I know everyone is different just wondering.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

This is an unanswerable question. Suppose I said I lost 50 pounds the first week, and you only lost 10? You would feel bad. But if I said I lost 1 and you lost 5 you would feel good. What to you want the answer to be. (_?_)

[Chad cool 31]

I didn't ask for you too reply for everyone just yourself.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hi Chad,

You were right to say that everyone is different. as is weight loss for everyone, We all lose weight at different paces. Expect on the average with the band to lose anywhere between 1-2 pounds a week. Also, on a note immediately after surgery some have experienced a small weight gain due to Fluid retention.

Are you banded or plan to be??

[wildrose1966 396]

I lost 9lbs in my 2 week pre op, 10lbs my first week post surgery, and 8 lbs in the 10 weeks since........it's been slow, but I haven't gained, and am learning to eat like a banded person (without the restriction.)

[Chad cool 31]

Thanks for your replies! Yes ma'am I'm going to be banded this month. Reason for asking is I lost 8.2 lbs on the sugar buster diet but I'm tracking everything. That is one week. Thanks again for your replies!

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Wow! Nice job Chad!! You are one up by tracking all of your food, I swear by this, one of the reasons I am losing weight is because I track everything and super careful of my portions.

Best of luck to you on your surgery, Keep up the great job!!!!

[line-dancer 810]

all diet tell u 1-2 lbs a week is a good rate on advage..I feel great to be losing and not gaining and the best part of the band for me is I m not hungry and I can it one serving of anything like a real person or a skinny person does. never knew this feeling no wonder I couldn't loss weight b4. I love not being hungry a hour after I eat it wasn't all in my head my body mind and stomach wasn't right from the begiing...I feel so positive now and hope the same for you..get those fills as you need them not to much now and don't wait to long either this is a tool that needs a fill to do its job for us.

[Chad cool 31]

Thanks line-dancer

[MiniMi 1,468]

Thanks for your replies! Yes ma'am I'm going to be banded this month. Reason for asking is I lost 8.2 lbs on the sugar buster diet but I'm tracking everything. That is one week. Thanks again for your replies!

Hello Chad! I went in for my second fill today. I've lost 31 lbs in two months. I have a BMI of 37.1 now (woohoo) I was told that I am way ahead of the curve because it is usually around 5lbs a month.

I attribute my success to low fat, high quality foods. Yogurt or egg for bfast. Grilled lean meat/fish and veggie for lunch and dinner. I add whole wheat cous cous or Beans for carbs but at a very low quantity. Snacks are ff cheese or 1/2 fruit.

And I exercise as much as I can.

[SueBee01 630]

Glad you are tracking already. Track your exercise too, it also helps to hold you accountable for that. Exercise is very important with the band. But, don't think you are going o come out of the ate full throttle. It will take six weeks to recuperate so you can exercise, but don't overdue it. Listen to your doctor and NUT. They all have different plans too!

I am ten months out, 135 lbs down. It is really slowing down my last 30 pounds, but I will get there and so will you.

Ills are diff for everyone too, I have only had one. Never hungry.

Good luck. There are a lot of good people here to help you.

[Chad cool 31]

Y'all are awesome thanks!!!

[This Girl Is Losing It 41]

SueBee01, that is a fantastic loss! I have 150+ to lose, and you are inspiring.

[SueBee01 630]

Thanks! I am at my second stall these days. I haven't lost anything since Nov. 20, but it is ok. I just keep on moving. Hopefully it will start up again soon! You just can't worry about it. I am sure my body is just making some changes.