I was banded in April and I'm down 27 lbs as of 2 weeks ago I'm not sure about now but I'm just curious do y'all think I'm on track because I see people losing 30-50 lbs or more in the time I've had my band and some were banded after me. I know I'm not suppose to compare but I'm scared I'm behind or something. Can anyone give suggestions on how to increase my weight loss progress?

At the end of the day, band or no band, it's all diet and exercise. I use myfitnesspal.com religiously, and try to get most of my calories from healthy foods and protein. I check the site often to stay motivated, blog, and attend my monthly support groups. I also completely cut out fast food and any type of pop (as recommended) which has been HUGE for me. Hang in there, you are doing great =)

My doctor has said at every visit that I'm doing fine and my weight loss is perfectly normal & if only I was a fly on the wall I'd hear everyone else saying the same thing, which is " I want to loss weight quicker"!!! So our weight loss is very normal and although some may loose weight quick at the start it does slow down and for others it's a constant slow pace! We will all reach our goals in good time!!! ;-D

I was banded in April and I'm down 27 lbs as of 2 weeks ago I'm not sure about now but I'm just curious do y'all think I'm on track because I see people losing 30-50 lbs or more in the time I've had my band and some were banded after me. I know I'm not suppose to compare but I'm scared I'm behind or something. Can anyone give suggestions on how to increase my weight loss progress?

if you are losing *inches*, you are losing weight....the scale goes up and down all day long.....that being said, it doesnt matter how long it takes you to lose weight to get to where you want to be (as long as you get there).....you will lose at your pace (and the correct/healthy way) and in the long run, this process will make you healthier.....that is what WLS is about.....not how fast one loses.....sure some larger BMI people lose faster and sure some who are super duper tight and cant drink/eat lose fast but what matters is you listening and following your doctors instructions, eating healthy, exercising and staying focused on the goal.....your health. you got this.......keep going

Girl you're doing amazing I was banded august 13th! So we r a day apart and im down 22lbs... I felt the same way but we can do it, I get disappointed at times but then im like why the hell r u disappointed! Im doin better than I was before this surgery...

It took me 2 1/2 years to lose 84 lbs and I have read where it only took several people just a few months to lose the same amount and more. Yes, we are all truly different. Keep up the good work.