Anyone Banded At Less Than 200Lbs?

[supportRO 2]

Hi! I weigh 201lbs and I'm 5'5. I'm sure I will lose weight during the preop diet phase and my surgery is in 2 weeks. Just wondering if anyone has been banded under 200lbs and how fast weightloss has been??!

[CTMom 6]

I was 195 when I went in for my initial consult (I'm 5'2.5") and I was 206 the day of my surgery, 1/9/11. I didn't qualify for insurance so I was a self-pay. I was already in fairly decent shape in terms of my athletic ability so the Dr. had me on light exercise the day after my surgery. I had a pretty easy recovery, although I delayed and didn't really find my green zone until Sept 2011. Now I am 131lbs and a size 4-6. I would ultimately like to be about 125 and at the rate I'm going, that will be sometime next month. It was a great decision for me and I'm really glad I did it.

[supportRO 2]

I was 195 when I went in for my initial consult (I'm 5'2.5") and I was 206 the day of my surgery' date=' 1/9/11. I didn't qualify for insurance so I was a self-pay. I was already in fairly decent shape in terms of my athletic ability so the Dr. had me on light exercise the day after my surgery. I had a pretty easy recovery, although I delayed and didn't really find my green zone until Sept 2011. Now I am 131lbs and a size 4-6. I would ultimately like to be about 125 and at the rate I'm going, that will be sometime next month. It was a great decision for me and I'm really glad I did it.[/quote']

Wow that's great!!! Congrats on almost reaching where you'd like to be!!! So a 8-10lbs loss average a month is what you found with a lower weight to begin with? I'm hopeful now

[elcee 3,340]

I am 153cm and was banded at a weight of 70kg( 154lb). I was 74kg before starting the preop diet etc It took me just over 6 months to get to 52kg and I then over the next 2 years lost another 2kg. I have gained slightly and am currently back around 52kg.

[CTMom 6]

I had to do the math on that, Elcee! So you're 5 feet and now weight around 110. Excellent!

And yes, RO, the months of Sept- Dec were pretty crazy, weight loss-wise. Once I was finally filled to where I couldn't eat very much, the weight just started coming off. Plus I started training for a 1/2 marathon at the time so the combo was a double whammy. It was actually a bit of a challenge to get in all the Protein and healthy foods I needed. The past couple of months have been a bit slower but that is to be expected now that I have less to lose.

Of course, everyone is different. I know I really struggled with hunger in the weeks after I was banded before I could get a fill, so if you don't have good restriction right away do not worry. You have the whole rest of your life to get it right. Good luck!

[Lilbelly 31]

CT mom, I am under 200. I am yur height too. You sound so promising, thank you for that!

You must be so proud of yourself!!

[JennyBee 340]

I started at 163..I'm 5'1 and got my band 2/14/12. I have lost 18 lbs to this date. This morning I was 145:)

My goal is 115-120. Best of luck to you!!

[laulau2199 5]

I started at 163..I'm 5'1 and got my band 2/14/12. I have lost 18 lbs to this date. This morning I was 145:)

My goal is 115-120. Best of luck to you!!

That is wonderful! My goal is around 140lbs. but I am starting a lot heavier than you. I didn't even know they banded at 160lbs!

[JennyBee 340]

Yes Laulau, they'll band you but completely out of pocket. My surgery was $10,000 and fills are $200 a pop.

A wonderful reminder to " not eat that donut!" lol. My friend tried to get me to eat one the other day and I looked at her and said... "10,000". She looked at me and was like oh... Yeah, never mind! Take care girl, wishing u luck.

[Jackie's girl 32]

I started at 163..I'm 5'1 and got my band 2/14/12. I have lost 18 lbs to this date. This morning I was 145:)

My goal is 115-120. Best of luck to you!!

Wow everything is relative, obviously the shorter you are, you carry weight differently. I am just laughing to myself thinking my goal weight is heavier than where you started, but everyone's body is different and I am alot taller. Good luck to you!

[JennyBee 340]

Lol o know what you mean...

I am a shorty and look like a Chubby girl....-

Always have. I'm tired of it darnit!!

[Lilbelly 31]

Jenny,

I am 5'2 and currently 190. I will be banded May 22. My goal is 120! You look fantastic. Luckily my insurance is paying for this because I have high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnea. I have lost 8 lbs. since I made this decision to do this. Honestly I feel alot better with 8 lbs. gone. I can only imagine how good I am going to feel & look with more gone off this bod!!

I think its very exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats to you girlfriend!

[dhales 98]

I am 5' and my pre-op appointment i was 195. I had my surgery on April 3rd and I now weigh 176. My goal weight is 130. I hope to be at my goal by Christmas if not before....crossing my fingers!

[JennyBee 340]

Thanks Lilbelly! ( cute name)

I had my 2nd fill today.. I am now at 5cc, hoping more pounds will come off!

Out goal weight is about the same..We can do this!

[JennyBee 340]

Thanks Lilbelly! ( cute name)

I had my 2nd fill today.. I am now at 5cc, hoping more pounds will come off!

Out goal weight is about the same..We can do this!