Dr. told me I'd only lose 50% of my excess

[HeatherO 7]

those *are* the stats. But anyone with half a brain can understand that statistics are not givens. Why do people only lose that much? any reason at all from the fact that some obese people are sick and immobile and cant put in the sort of effort that another can, some are fat due to metabolic and disease issues, some are completely noncompliant and had surgery in the deluded belief that it would be a miracle fix, then throw their hands up in the air in horror that they actually have to WORK at this, some are suffering from things like PCOS and struggle mightily for every pound they lose, some are diabetic, or have lost a limb, or are actually genuinely elated with their 60% loss and dont really wish to lose more.

THAT'S what your doctor should have said - the statistics are a bit offputting for these reasons, but remember, what you can do and what you DO do is well within your control and its entirely possible to lose 100% or MORE of your excess weight. The band is a tool, etc etc.

Jachut, you are awesome and I agree with your answer 100%.

Statistics are just numbers, you decide your own fate. I was told I would lose 50-60% on average . . . did I want to be average??? No, I wanted to lose it all until I got to a normal BMI.

I lost 100% of my excess by following the rules and remaining diligent. Anyone can do the same if they take responsibility for their actions and try to follow the rules the majority of the time (assuming that there are no other special factors beyond their control such as uncontrolled metabolic disorders).

So, do you want to be average or go all the way . . . well it is up to you, you can do it:thumbup:

Edited November 13, 2009 by HeatherO
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