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I am wondering how long it took most people to lose their weight, any weight for that matter. Is there a certain amount I can expect to lose just with the pre-op diet (Optifast)? Thanks!!!

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I lost 23 pounds from pre-op to first fill and a total of 97 pounds in 11 months. I averaged 2 pounds a week. Take a look below for my progress and you will get an idea on how it has gone for me. I think how much you lose really depends on how dedicated you are to eating right, exercising and maintaining fills.

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Thanks.

No pics yet I plan to post some when I am actually done with my transformation. It will be hard to find before pics since I always ran from cameras or hid behind people in pictures. My surgeon took one though so if all else fails I could get a copy of that one.

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So far, I'm down 46 lbs in 10 months. My rate of loss has been slower than some, but it's been pretty steady -- around 1.4 lbs per week. I've also lost 21.6 inches (!) during the past 10 months!

I am plateauing a bit now because I started a hard core workout program (www.PurePowerBootCamp.com) four weeks ago and have been building more muscle. But, while I've only lost about 2.2 lbs during the last 4 weeks, I have lost 1 inch from my waist and another inch from my hips, so it's still going well! (Though I do get frustrated with the scale.)

Congratulations on your surgery date! I have before & after photos sprinkled through my blog, if you're interested.

Best,

Catherine

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I lost a chunk on my preop diet (32 pounds over 5 weeks) and another 9 during the 2 weeks of liquids post op, but then gained some back as I progressed into solid foods. I didn't really get good restriction until my May 7 fill (miracle!) and did NOT diet during the interim (been there, done that) Since that fill I dropped a good chunk, and then have stalled for a bit (that happens) but expect it to pick back up here at any time. At one year I'll probably have averaged around 1 1/2 pounds a week for year 1.

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I lost 19lbs during my Optifast and 14 more so far since being banded... which was five days ago. So a total of 33. Everyone is different though, don't get discouraged if you don't lose as much as others and welcome to the family!

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i had my surgery 2/24/09 and so far im down 48lbs. its different for everyone. so far things are coming off prettty quick, but its starting to taper off. but im gonna kick up the exercise and see if that works

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I had my surgery January 21st 09, & im down 84 lbs (5 months)

I have listened to EVERYTHING that the nurses/doctors/surgeons tell me & do it..

i go to the gym 3 times a week, 30 min cardio then swim 15-20 lengths..

im on my 3rd fill.. 6.5 mills & NOW i have restriction with my band & loving it :blushing:

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In the beginning, I lost the most. The 2 weeks before the surgery and then after the surgery for 4-6 weeks or so, I took off 25 lbs. Then it slowed down until I could get some fills in. I had my surgery in Sept last year. I lost 40 lbs by January. Then from Jan. till May, I lost only 10 lbs. in those 4 months. I had 3 fills though. Then a month ago I had my 4th fill and now I am losing again. I've taken off 10 more pounds in one month. So, you see, the fills matter. You will get to a point where your fill is at the right tightness, and then you should steadily lose weight. I've lost 60 lbs. since 9/9/08.

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