question for those who have already been banded...I'm starting with a BMI of approx 34 and I want to get to a BMI of 22-24. so, that's about 60-70 lbs. what has your experience been with the pace of the weight loss?

It's veeeeeeerrrrryyy slow.

I started w/bmi of 30, and have only lost 18 lbs since February 14th. Seems like nothing compared to others that have lost 30-40lbs that were banded around the same time I was:)

It is slower for low bmi-ers. We will get there! Slowly but surely. I need to lose 30 more to get to my goal of 115!!

Congrats! 18 lbs isn't too shabby either! Have you have a couple fills?

Hi Kah... As a matter of fact I had my 2nd fill today at 4:00. I now have 5cc in my band. Hopefully I will feel some restriction with this one:) up to now I have none whatsoever! If I let myself I could totally pig out:)

My surgery was 8/19/11 with a BMI of 35 and a weight of 248, as of today I'm down almost 70 lbs.

Go girl! Lluna that's awesome!!! How many Cc's in ur band? Do u have good restriction?

Could u really eat anything without the fills/restriction? I thought there was some slight restriction after the surgery even without a fill?

Awesome Lluna!

Yes, I could definitely eat anything and I sure have to this point:)

Wow Jenny so u basically lost almost 20lbs on your own! Amazing. Any secrets to share? Lol

It's been super hard..

A lot of will power and just the thought that I payed $10,000 out if pocket keeps me motivated! Lol

One if my little tricks is buying little 1/2 cup tupperwares, i only eat what it can hold, for example I'll fill 1 with tuna and one with black beans/red beans/or chickpeas.. I'll take both little 1/2 cups to work and that's my 1 cup lunch.

I need to get exercising though. It's my weakness.

So when were u banded? What has bend your progress do far?

Oops.. I meant what has been your progress so far? ( darn iPhone)

Oops.. I meant what has been your progress so far? ( darn iPhone)

Oops.. I meant what has been your progress so far? ( darn iPhone)

I'm scheduled to be banded May 30. Going to start tapering my diet next week (less calories/more protein) and then 1 day of liquids before surgery...then 2 weeks liquids after. I'm sorta having my last hurrah right now if you know what I mean!

Awesome!

Best of luck. Yes I remember pigging out like a beast the week before surgery... We went to Disney World and ate sooooo much fried food and sweets!

Enjoy it now, cause we are on our way to be skinny and healthier!!!