from what I've seen lots of people hit it around 6 months- is that accurate!

I hit it in four months. But 6 sounds about right. I lost 34 pounds in 2 months on Protein shakes and a light dinner salad before surgery (Aug6) And 24 pounds the last 2 months after the band.

Everybody loses weight differently, and remember its loss, not gaining. So everybody wins!.

i think it depends on the person also

a larger person like myself can lose more at the beginning then

someone who doesnt have (as much to lose as me)

i know it doesnt seem fair huh.

to me, as long as you are losing, it doesnt really matter (in my opinion)as long as you are losing....

so if you lose 50 or 100 or 5 by 6 months--its a success

Everyone is different. Some take a year to lose 50 pounds. I happened to lose that in the first 3 months.

At the end of the day, all that matters is that you're losing, regardless of the rate.

Yes I know- I'm happy to lose anything! haha.. just curious as to the average.. Whats considered a "heavier person" .. I was 253 at the start.. I just am gonig to be beside myself to see the scale start with a 1 - and was curious the average

I believe it depends on the person and how much they need to lose. I lost 22 lbs pre op.But I had 217 lbs to lose. Here is my abbrieviated weight tracker for your reference:

10/15/2012 167.0 lb current 22 months post op -210 lbs

8/9/2012 179.0 lb 20 months post op - 198 lbs

4/20/2012 199.0 lb 16 mths post op - 178 lbs

12/9/2011 229.0 lb 1 year post op - 148 lbs

9/9/2011 257.0 lb 9 months post op - 120 lbs

6/9/2011 285.0 lb 6 months post op - 92 lbs

5/9/2011 297.0 lb 5 months post op - 80 lbs

2/9/2011 321.0 lb 2 months post op - 43 lbs

12/31/2010 334.0 lb last day of mushies

12/9/2010 352.0 lb Day of surgery

11/24/2010 377.0 lb start of pre op diet

I love seeing the weight trackers- I love seeing peoples pics also.. but with dates and weight is even more helpful as far as an encouragement tool! Thanks

everyones different, i hit the 50 lb mark at 7.5 months. i was VERY happy !!!

I hit the minus 50 lb mark today and i am about 5 1/2 mos out.

Wow good job

I believe it depends on the person and how much they need to lose. I lost 22 lbs pre op.But I had 217 lbs to lose. Here is my abbrieviated weight tracker for your reference:

10/15/2012 167.0 lb current 22 months post op -210 lbs

8/9/2012 179.0 lb 20 months post op - 198 lbs

4/20/2012 199.0 lb 16 mths post op - 178 lbs

12/9/2011 229.0 lb 1 year post op - 148 lbs

9/9/2011 257.0 lb 9 months post op - 120 lbs

6/9/2011 285.0 lb 6 months post op - 92 lbs

5/9/2011 297.0 lb 5 months post op - 80 lbs

2/9/2011 321.0 lb 2 months post op - 43 lbs

12/31/2010 334.0 lb last day of mushies

12/9/2010 352.0 lb Day of surgery

11/24/2010 377.0 lb start of pre op diet

I lost 61 pounds in 3 months but I also started at 420. Just remember even if you only lose 5 pounds a month your still losing and not gaining! That's success in itsself.

I haven't gotten there....YET! I'm getting close, but I am just happy to be losing at all! I will definitely celebrate that -50 lb mark though!