Hey guys i just had my lapband inserted few days ago ( 13-oct-2006 ) -

I need u guys to help me.. i dont like reading general info i prefer to hear it from people who have gone through what im currently going through.

How much do can i expect to loose ?? im prepared to put in alot of hours in the gym ect.. ( please answer in KG terms)

i was once a promising soccer player and distractions led me this - im very exited about having another oportunity but i want to push for it and get results quick.

would love to get some advice

Hello Juanko and welcome. This is certainly the place to come for that information. My suggestion is to read and explore all the threads and ask specific questions.

Congratulations on your banding.

Hi - I am from Melbourne too.

Had my lap band on 26.9.06.

Lost over 16 kgs so far - surgeon says this is on the higher end of normal.

Depending on your size I think that light excercise like walking is better intially - don't want to put to much pressure on those poor knees and hips and ankles.

All the best with it.

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Highest 155 kgs (341 lbs)

Starting 142 kgs (312lbs)

Now 125 kgs (275 lbs)

Hi, I'm from Melbourne too. I was banded 9 December 2005 and I've lost 30kg - I'm less than 10kg from goal weight now. Its been slow and steady for me.

I've been running regularly to shift the weight and have gotten totally addicted to it, I can run about 10kms now, which is something I never ever thought I'd be able to do. Its actually easy!! Again, I've just built up slowly and steadily.

Whereabouts in Melbourne are you? There's a few of us here.

I am in the eastern suburbs (Box Hill North) but I had my band done at the Avenue in Windsor by Wendy Brown. Were are you and were did you have your surgery?

I can't imagine ever running to the corner let alone 10 kms - well done.

Cheers

Amanda