I would love to hear from anyone that has been successful in loosing 100 + pounds.

I need to loose 100-125...:cursing:

I have read conflicting information about the weight lost with the band. Some say you will only loose 50% and then there are people that have lost 95% of their excess weight.

Would like to know how long it took you to loose your weight and your percentage of weight loose is.

Also, it would be great to hear what tips you have that made you successful.

I will be banded Feb. 12th.

Thanks so much for your advise and info!!

Lauryn

I've still got a long way to go but if you read around here there are countless people who have lost 100+ pounds and are at, or below their goal weight. What you typically read is average weight loss. It's all in how you use your band...I have an acquantance who was banded a year ago and has lost 10 pounds...she lives off ice cream....I know another who was banded 2 years ago and has gained 20, she would not eat the appropriate foods and chew slowly and kept having complications so her doc took all her fluid out, she is still complaining about gaining weight but she's not willing to make the changes that make the band work....It appears that the people who really work with their band lose much more than 50% but it's all about averages. Good luck!