suchatimeasthis 0 Posted July 24, 2008 I am sceduled to have surgery on the 12th in Everett. I have 70-80lbs. to lose. Can anyone tell me how much and how fast I can expect to lose? I am sooo committed to this--whatever it takes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emily111 3 Posted July 24, 2008 well Ive been losing a pound a day but Im still on the liquid diet. Dont weigh yourself for a few days after the surgery because you will have all those fluids and gas that you will most likely weigh more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long2BFree 12 Posted July 24, 2008 The band is designed to help you lose 1 to 2 pounds per week, though many lose more in the beginning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SugarBean 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Everyone loses at there own pace. Some are very fast (like me) and some are slow and get very frustrated. You sound like you have a great mindset. Just choose wisely what goes in your mouth an exercise, you will be fine. I am 4 months out today and have lost 80 pounds. So it can be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinipete 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Hey, Sugarbean...I'm 4 months out today too! I've lost 27# & I'm blissful. As long as those scales are going in the right direction, I'll be happy. Now if I had GAINED 27# in 4 months, I'd be going nuts! Everyones body is different. Plus I'm 54, that may have something to do with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SugarBean 0 Posted July 24, 2008 You go girl!!! Slow/fast it doesn't matter, as long as we are losing. If it were not for the band, I would still weigh 300 pounds. YUCK!!! P.S. I lost 30 pounds before surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libguy2753 0 Posted July 24, 2008 I heard somewhere that guys lose a little faster. Is that true? Anyone know? I'll be happy to lose at any speed, just curious. :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted July 24, 2008 My doctor says that statiscally the average bander loses 50% of their excess weight in 18 months to 3 year and keep it off. Some lose more and some lose less but if you lose 50% of excess weight, then you are considered a success. I hope and plan to lose all of my excess weight but now I know that means that it is entirely up to me to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SugarBean 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Dionna - How true, we are in charge of what goes in out mouth and how much exercise we do. In the end, it is what I do that counts, not the band, not the doctor, but me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted July 24, 2008 Look how much you've lost so far! That's awesome! I can't wait until I can put up a 75 lbs lost banner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SugarBean 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Dionna - You will be putting up that banner by the holidays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
