It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!

I have close to 200 lbs to loose as well. I was banded on 11-19-2010, and so far I have lost nearly 50 lbs. I have about another 150 to go, so do not get discouraged. There are a lot of people out there like us that have that kind of weight to loose. My surgeon told me that to him it seems easier for those that have a lot more weight to loose than for those that need to loose less than 100 lbs. Again, good luck

A.J.

I have not been banded yet, but I have about 130lbs to loose you are not alone. Good Luck on your journey!!

Please do not get discouraged. I was banded 8-26-11 and I started with 170lbs to lose. Just focus on one day at a time. Come to these boards for encouragement from others. That has helped me alot and I know that is a big reason I have lost 85lbs. The input of my fellow banders has been so good! I live to far away to go to support group often so this has been a lifesaver for me. YOU can do this!!! Sending loads of encouragement your way!

I'm with you Amadna1892 I have 125 to lose as well. Can't wait to get this started. We're all gonna do great!

I'm just getting started on the whole process, but i technically have 185llbs to lose for a "normal" bmi. soooo. You're definitely not alone. I'm so glad I found this forum for support. I'm sure it will help. It's helped so much already.

It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!

Hi steph, I also have to lose over 200 pounds since my seminar in september 2010 I have lost 51 pound to date. My band was done on 12/30/10. The weights not pouring off but its comming off. I am just taking it one day at a time and following my doctors and dietitians recommendations. I have also learned a lot here on this web site. Do not get discouraged.

It is a tough climb but I will go with you and together we will reach the peak of this mountain.lol You are not alone. It's nice to talk to you. Eileen

STEPH951: when i first started this journey 185 lbs to lose. I have since lost 175 lbs !!! please DO NOT be discouraged. take it 5 at a time. Make sure to set yourself many small reachable goals and youll c in no time youll be well on your way there !!!! the most important part is getting started and sticking to it.

It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!

Hi Steph -

I lost 250 pounds and have kept it off. My surgery was in May 2004 and it was the best thing I ever did! You can read my success story at Sandi's Story. If you want an idea of what I did to lose the weight you may want to register for the free call coming up Wednesday evening The 10 Lessons of Successful Lap Band Patients. You may get some useful tips for your journey. It is a long, but very rewarding road. Stay in touch and let us know how you're doing.

Just take it one day at a time you will get there. I was banded 7/14/09 I have lost 110 pounds so far.

Best of luck to you on your journey. I didn't have an exact amount that I needed to lose, but I know losing 200 pounds would still leave me overweight according to BMI charts. I had my band done in January 2007 and have lost 172 pounds so far. I think I'm within about 25 pounds of being in a place to have excess skin removed....ugh. another surgery. but can't wait! ...take your journey seriously. It's not a race. You don't have to lose it in a year. Just like the story says, slow and steady wins the race. My first year I had some health problems unrelated to the band, so I only lost about 50 pounds. I god discouraged, but picked up my big girl pants and started again when I was healthy.

Honestly, I had to lose almost 100 pounds before I felt like exercising. Now I feel great. There are challenges, daily, but it's so worth it. My kids have a mom that can keep up with them when we're playing outside. How awesome it feels to fit down the slide!

I was worrying about this as well.... I see a lot of people who have 80 or 100 lbs to loose and I wondered if I can do it. I have just under 160 lbs to loose to reach a good BMI weight for my height!

Thank you so much for posting this, it has been great to read that other people have had this much and even more to loose.

We all can do it, I'm not going to worry now. I haven't been banded yet but I see my surgeon next Friday to schedule my surgery date (YIPEE) so I'm very excited about that.

I've read that if you do small things to alter your portions and diet prior to the surgery it makes things a little easier to I'm starting now to try and shape my new diet.

Thank you again, this site has been so inspiring and informationational. I too live in the middle of nowhere and don't have an opportunity to attend a face-to-face meeting so this is my "meeting" when I need help or information.

Faith

It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!

Hi dear,

I have been banded since December 28.2010. I have lost 15 kg so far. I know it is hard for us because it rquires energy, support, and patience. Be patient because I am quite sure you can make it.

Just follow the recommended instructions and diet , and you will hopefully make it.

Good luck

I started my journey on 11/24/2009 at 282 pounds with my personal goal to get to 160 pounds. I continually lost weight for the first 10 months. As of September 2010, I was down to 218 pounds exercising at least 4 to 5 days per week and doing well. However, I have struggled with the horrific death of my father in February 2010 and have gone backwards. Since September things have slowed a bit and I have been getting discouraged and I am up to 233 pounds. Recently a friend asked me to begin working out with her and I am now back on track, working out every day and trying to track my food intake better. My father is the one that talked me into having the surgery because he was concerned for my health and I am not going go backwards....I've come too far! Never give up....keep working at it!!!

I felt the same way when I first came on this board when I was banded in Sept 2009. my goal is 263 lbs and as of today I'm down 153 lbs. the weight is still coming off although a little more slowly than when I first got banded, and the PA I met with today explained that it's because I don't have a much weight to lose. But, a pound lost is better than a pound gained!! Best of luck on your journey!!!

when i first went to my surgeon in Febr of 2011, i was 459lbs today on April, 23 2011, I have dropped 16lbs pre surgery for liver size reduction. i have about 220lbs left to lose. My surgery is june,2 2011. I am so excited and ready, and scared. Mostly scared that I wont lose it all.

It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!