How much is the norm?

[stept04 465]

It seems from reading the forum and from what my Dr. says, 50 pounds is about the expected weight loss with the band. I need to loose 125 to not be obese. I have read a lot of post in here though where people have lost a lot more than that. I'm trying to understand how this works. Does it just depend on the person, or does it depend on how you work with the band? Do you reach a certain amount and just stop period, or do you drop so much and then have to really work to get the rest off? I' m not trying to say you don't have to do the work from the beginning, I'm just saying does a certain amount come off easier and then if you need to lose more it will take a great deal more effort. I'm all in either way, I was just concerned if there is a % you lose,like 50 pounds and that is it for some people. Thanks for any replies. I'm getting banded the 28th of May.

[JenWis6 98]

I was told by my doctor 50%-60% of your needed weight loss. It wasn't as much as gastric bypass and can be slower. I am down 60 pounds and had my surgery the end of November (almost 6 months). I took my first 50 off within 3 months but have been stuck for the past 6 weeks and have found things slowing down. You CAN take off more than 50 pounds I think you are just going to have to work for it with diet and exercise like every other person. The lap band is a weight loss tool but it is up to you how you want to use it. I have seen many people on this site who have taken of 100+ pounds so it is doable. Good luck!!

[2muchfun 8,927]

It's completely up to you and how much you commit to it.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

based a lot on the person, their weight, their physical (their want power) etc.. my dr told me to do my best and not worry about losing (numbers)..and he is right..as long as you are losing, who cares how much.

[LJCBF 363]

Hey Stept04,

Think about it like this... The band(as is all WLS) is simply a tool. For example, I need reading classes or I can't really read - its too blurry. If you hand me a stack of books and my reading glasses the books don't get read by me simply putting the glasses on - I still have to "do the work". The good news is that I can read as MANY books as I want to ... The Lapband is the same way. You will be able to "read" the books with the help of the tool of the Lapband. MEANING... You know have your vision corrected to 20/20 like everyone else BUT you still have to follow a balanced food plan make smart healthy decisions EXERCISE and determine a way for food to no longer m

be how you Celebrate and/or commiserate, life's successes and challenges.

ACTUALLY because the Lapband is the only "dynamic" WLS out there you have an even better chance of long term success as you can adjust it etc...

I have LOST 280 lbs , All Diseases reversed - I was given two years to live and was on oxygen READ my story on my profile to learn more.

Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present!

Lee

ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach

[pkchop 58]

It seems from reading the forum and from what my Dr. says, 50 pounds is about the expected weight loss with the band. I need to loose 125 to not be obese. I have read a lot of post in here though where people have lost a lot more than that. I'm trying to understand how this works. Does it just depend on the person, or does it depend on how you work with the band? Do you reach a certain amount and just stop period, or do you drop so much and then have to really work to get the rest off? I' m not trying to say you don't have to do the work from the beginning, I'm just saying does a certain amount come off easier and then if you need to lose more it will take a great deal more effort. I'm all in either way, I was just concerned if there is a % you lose,like 50 pounds and that is it for some people. Thanks for any replies. I'm getting banded the 28th of May.

One thing I tell my self every day is this did NOT happen over night so the wight will NOT come off over night. I have to work at it everyday. Use my NEW tool eat right, work out, and take BETTER care of ME!