skb123 308 Posted August 13, 2013 Okay I was sure hoping to lose at least 15 pounds the first month. But yesterday got on the doctors scale and was happy to find I had lost 16 pounds in just 19 days since banding! Yeah! I know there are a lot of stories of good losses here, however I had lost 176 pounds prior to banding so I thought it might be slower for me. My surgeon told me I could expect to lose 30-40 pounds in the first couple months. But like I said I just did not expect such a good loss! Puts me just 8 pounds away from the 200 gone point! Maybe by my 1 month point who knows? Have a blessed day one and all! 11 chasingadream, MammaJamma42, Jim1967 and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowalking 10,790 Posted August 13, 2013 Congrats on your success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mamadawny 12 Posted August 13, 2013 That is awesome! Go girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoingforGoal 1,734 Posted August 13, 2013 Wow! I'm so impressed by your preband loss...simply amazing. Congrats on the before and after loss...200 lbs is definitely a great accomplishment wootwoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosalie941 1 Posted August 13, 2013 Congrats. That's great. I was banded on July 15th. But I have not lost weight like I thought I would. Only 8 lbs. Waiting for first fill on 8/23, I hope that will help with losing. Any advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MandaMom23 684 Posted August 13, 2013 Awesome!! Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrettyThick1 1,860 Posted August 13, 2013 Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skb123 308 Posted August 14, 2013 Congrats. That's great. I was banded on July 15th. But I have not lost weight like I thought I would. Only 8 lbs. Waiting for first fill on 8/23, I hope that will help with losing. Any advise. The only thing I can think of is I walk about 2 hours each day. And if it is too hot outside I go to the mall and walk plus I do go to the gym and hit the treadmill. Also I eat lots of dark green veggies,they really help with weight loss and I really don't know why, but the do. A guy friend of mine eats anything he wants and stays slim as can be and he has heavy whip in his coffee but he eats lots of dark green veggies. Can't help but think part of it is genes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawalsh 919 Posted August 14, 2013 Congrats! How far are you from goal ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindy Fischer 23 Posted August 22, 2013 Congrats you have done an amazing job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maria2310 1 Posted August 24, 2013 Congrats keep the good work.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawalsh 919 Posted August 24, 2013 Great weight loss! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwtdrx 4 Posted August 24, 2013 Congrats on your success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwtdrx 4 Posted August 24, 2013 i had msurgery july 16 and have no willpower at all had just 1 fill and only lost abouy 5 lbs probably.. have no motivation.. dont know whats wrong with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoertz1 120 Posted August 25, 2013 The band is a tool. Brain functions still work. Listen to the band and why you had the surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites