I would ideally like to lose half my weight

[Wendydarling19 310]

Currently I'm 250 lbs. ideally I would like to lose anywhere from 100-120 lbs which is close to half of my weight. Has anyone done this? I need some encouragement. My surgery is on the 23rd of this month... Hope I'm not setting myself up for failure by this goal.

[kll724 3,055]

Yes, there are many on here who have lost the same amount and more. i lost 100 lbs, myself. Carolinagirl has lost even more. There are many, so jump in read the posts, and best wishes for your future losses!Karen..aka..kll724

[Wendydarling19 310]

I have asked a similar question before about losing 100 lbs or more which I know is doable especially for someone who is closer to 300+ but what I more want to know is the fact that it'll be 1/2 my weight. I assume the 100 lbs would be harder especially once I get into onederland

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I also want to lose half my weight. I'm a little over 80% there. The closer I get, the harder it becomes. I'm not sure if I even can, but I'm going to keep trying. I have realized that it's a good goal to have, but I might need to be flexible. I'm not even sure I need to lose that much any more - it's hard to judge. I feel and look pretty good (in clothes), so I'm trying not to just think about the number so much.....though that's hard sometimes. I'm trying to focus on health, which I have, so I win!

[Wendydarling19 310]

That's very positive! The only reason I have this number is because that had been my weight for a very long time before I gained 100 lbs. I just wish to get back to how I was.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi Wendy,

My starting weight was just over 250 -- my goal is to get down to somewhere under 150. I was banded in November and have lost almost 25 pounds. I expect to be able to get the other 75 off in the next year but if it takes a little longer that's okay with me. My main goal is health and vitality. I am plateaued right now but can feel my jeans are looser -- down from a size 18 to a size 16 and thinking about picking up those 14 Longs soon, to have them on hand.

I am pretty sure exercise is the key to losing inches as well as pounds -- my body wants to be healthy but it's been so mixed up over the years. I think that it will get the idea that it's okay to shed the weight. The famine is not coming after all and this stored fat can go.

One day at a time! Best wishes to you -- you will do beautifully. Just believe in yourself!

[Jim1967 3,569]

Your goal sounds reasonable. Have you discussed it with your Surgeon? I have lost more than half my weight and I am still going. Try not to get hung up on comparing your journey with others. We are all different and our bodies work differently with our bands.

Good Luck!!

[Lady VS 1,147]

I have asked a similar question before about losing 100 lbs or more which I know is doable especially for someone who is closer to 300+ but what I more want to know is the fact that it'll be 1/2 my weight. I assume the 100 lbs would be harder especially once I get into onederland

Actually not really. I was 231 and am now 142. I was a size 22 and is in a size 10.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

larger people with higher BMI's can lose faster at the beginning

but we still lose it the same as everyone else, 1/4 pound at a time....

so yes, it is doable.

[Lapbandster 496]

Yes you will do it!

just understand that it will take a very long time. It will get tedious at some points... but don't give up!

[tonya596 25]

Hi Wendy yes it's possible I started at 260lbs currently down 105lbs and still going good luck on your journey

[michpell39 399]

Six months out I have lost over half so far, 60. Down 34 to go,totally possible if you want it

[chicky 5]

When does this weight come off? After fills? I was banded 11 days ago not much weight change

[Rojasanoll 920]

Yes, I would love to lose half my starting weight. I'm down over a 100 pounds since Aug 2012 and holding. The last several weeks has been slow but due to the holidays and time off from work, plus sickness I haven't had an opportunity to exercise very much. That's the key to weight control. You must exercise some to have effective weight loss over a longer period of time.

I wish I was more of an exercise person.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

[michpell39 399]

When does this weight come off? After fills? I was banded 11 days ago not much weight change

Worry about healing right now, your were given IV fluids extra I am sure you have Water retention