CaGottaBand

Stubborn.

CarolinaGirl's response to you was (IMO) neutral, and as specific as you can get because weight loss (pre and post-op) varies hugely from one person to the next, for dozens of reasons.
Now, my own specific answer to your question is that I lost 19.5 lbs on my pre-op diet.

BB's, united we stand, divided, hell, we'll never be divided!!!

I agree, It is ENOUGH. Your defense of the OP asking a question to which there is no CONCRETE answer and getting that answer from a poster and then chastising the answer you got is a personal attack. Some people have a pre-op diet, some don't (I didn't--therefore I didn't lose any weight), some people have different orders from doctors for different lengths of time, so there is NO ANSWER to the OPs question.
I'm sure I'll hear from Alex, and that's ok. But CG is a great source of information as are many of the other bandsters here, and she only shared what she knew about.
DONE.

Team <3 CarolinaGirl <3. LOL

Yeah... you did. Sorry, sometimes the truth ain't pretty, but it is still the truth!

CarolinaGirl I enjoy all your posts. You are always so kind and compassionate.
When I first started here I learned so much from you and I thank you!
Don't let OP upset you, obviously she is just interested in comparing her success to someone else,but just like you said, we're all different and different variables.
Some ppl should not post, if they obvious don't want objective replies!

ReadytoBand: If you react like that to all posts you are likely not to get much advise. CarolinaGirl is a great success and has helped me personally a number of times. NO ONE an tell you exactly how much you should lose. We are all different THANK GOD!

Try using the manners I am sure your parents taught you.
If someone takes the time and effort to give a heartfelt response, to frankly what was an obvious answer, then someone with class should accept it.
If it is not the answer you are looking for well by alk means let me give you the answer you obviously were fishing for.....gaining 5 lbs while on a doctor directed diet GREAT job, I am sure your liver thinks you are awesome. Now seesawing and losing 7lbs, you are a legend. Keep asking questions, now we knoe how you want them answered. CG, no go deed......

Lori, agreed wholeheartedly. We are all happy to share our experiences and if someone doesn't think we answered fully, then move on to the next post.

A WOW from me too....
you know some days its just best not to answer some post....
CG...I love all your post...a open forum is for your answers....so dont stop.....

Yep. Carolina Girl was just being honest with you, and she was even very kind about the way she said it to you. No need to act so hostile towards someone giving you the truth.

Everyone is different none of us can say. I had no preop diet. You were attacking Carolina Girl and no need for that. We don't know how much any given person could lose. It really is individual. I think it was rude what you said. She told you what she thought. Normally I would like post made but that was unnecessary completely

Wait one minute! What was that all about!! Carolinagirl was trying to help you by saying that there is NOT an answer to your question. Anyone giving you an exact number is just guessing and it wouldn't do you good anyway. I love this forum because of the supportive feeling I get. Attacking someone who took the time to reply back is not helping anyone. Please rethink your post.

Good luck next time... Keep trying and buy chili powder! LOL.. Also... there is such a thing as white chicken and turkey chilis! Don't worry about the color!

I have to say, I agree with Chez. If you're serious about getting back on track. DO IT NOW! Tomorrow never comes. You need to hit it hard. When I started this process, I was on a liquid diet for Easter...I made it through. I wanted this surgery and that's what I had to do to get it. SO, I did it.
Just get back on the wagon and don't look back.
I wish you luck on your journey.

Sorry babe... but after Thanksgiving is a cop-out! Do it now! Don't want to be mean, but SERIOUSLY? what you gonna do? Pig out on Thanksgiving?
Get a grip!

Congratulations!

Im just adding my two cents here. If you all wanted to diet why have the band. Why not let your band do what it's supposed to do. What happens when you quit the carb cycling you will gain weight back. Fast weight loss is not the idea of the band. The slower you lose the more easier it is to maintain and not gain back. Get your fills, eat Portion Control of everything because in order for your body to work properly you need Protein, carbs and healthy fats. I just think your setting yourself up to fail here with this. Just my two cents but I think I have been banded long enough to know better. You all want to lose it fast and 1 its not healthy 2 diet gimmicks failed us before 3 why do you want to lose weight fast. When you stop the carb cycling you will be back to square one. You can not maintain weight loss doing this unless you do it forever which is not healthy. I have spoken. No bashing please Im just giving my opinion that's all

Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

didja telem you'd have a heap more mobility, not luggin around an extra 100, that seems to be part of the problem vs. solution, just curious. right now i hate insurance companies. good luck! do you need to show 6 months dr. supervised diet as mine aholes want?
idiots! I NEED A VACATION! Sandy

Great article! Does make you realize it's about the memories, not vanity.

I'm so sorry you're struggling.
I would strongly suggest finding a good counselor. The band is a wonderful tool but it can't fix our heads. food addiction is VERY real and extremely hard to combat. Unlike an alcoholic who can walk away and never have a drink again, we have to eat multiple times daily just to live. A good counselor can help you win the battles that the band can't- within in your own mind.
Best wishes to you.

Good luck to you
Good luck to you! I'm also just starting out. Just started my six month supervised diet and my surgeon is hoping I will be able to have the surgery by July...fingers crossed.