McTeacher 4 Posted December 13, 2012 Hellloo. I am scheduled to be banded in January. How quick will I lose? I don't want to get my hopes up too high. My current weight is 260. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titansjim 22 Posted December 13, 2012 I think everybody is different. I've been banded about 6 weeks & lost 40 lbs so far including preop diet. Of coarse the stricter you are with diet and exercise the more you'll lose. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted December 13, 2012 Welcome McTeacher! Everyone loses at a different rate according to their size and age, but Drs. like us to lose 1-2 lbs per week. Of Course some lose more and some lose less. I started dieting before I got my band 2mths ago , so it looks like I've lost a lot according to my ticker, but at my 6wk follow up I was down 36 lbs and at 43 lbs today. It's all about following the LB rules and sticking to what your Dr orders for you. Stick around so everyone can get to know you. You'll find a lot of support, knowledge & inspiration here. BeeHealthy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McTeacher 4 Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks everybody. I am very very excited!! 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks everybody. I am very very excited!! You should start practicing some LB rules before your surgery, so they might become easier. Eating off smaller plate taking smaller bites chewing until it becomes mush drinking lots & lots of Water Also start trying Protein shakes to see what you like, everyone's taste buds are different too. LOL Be sure to ask a lot of questions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnyCubanChick 150 Posted December 13, 2012 Welcome! You'll get a lot of information here! And plenty of support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lassie 247 Posted December 13, 2012 Welcome I have lost about 2 pounds a week since May 24th when I was banded. I did lose a little more the first month, I did not do a pre-diet so did not lose anything before surgery. It seems to be getting a little harder to lose now ( I am losing about 2 to 3 pounds a month ) but that is ok. I am started to sag in some places so I hope the slow weight lose will help with that. It is so different for everyone, please stay in touch with this forum it has been such a great help to me, hugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
