Currently I'm 250 lbs. ideally I would like to lose anywhere from 100-120 lbs which is close to half of my weight. Has anyone done this? I need some encouragement. My surgery is on the 23rd of this month... Hope I'm not setting myself up for failure by this goal.

Yes, there are many on here who have lost the same amount and more. i lost 100 lbs, myself. Carolinagirl has lost even more. There are many, so jump in read the posts, and best wishes for your future losses!Karen..aka..kll724

I have asked a similar question before about losing 100 lbs or more which I know is doable especially for someone who is closer to 300+ but what I more want to know is the fact that it'll be 1/2 my weight. I assume the 100 lbs would be harder especially once I get into onederland

I also want to lose half my weight. I'm a little over 80% there. The closer I get, the harder it becomes. I'm not sure if I even can, but I'm going to keep trying. I have realized that it's a good goal to have, but I might need to be flexible. I'm not even sure I need to lose that much any more - it's hard to judge. I feel and look pretty good (in clothes), so I'm trying not to just think about the number so much.....though that's hard sometimes. I'm trying to focus on health, which I have, so I win!

That's very positive! The only reason I have this number is because that had been my weight for a very long time before I gained 100 lbs. I just wish to get back to how I was.

Hi Wendy,

My starting weight was just over 250 -- my goal is to get down to somewhere under 150. I was banded in November and have lost almost 25 pounds. I expect to be able to get the other 75 off in the next year but if it takes a little longer that's okay with me. My main goal is health and vitality. I am plateaued right now but can feel my jeans are looser -- down from a size 18 to a size 16 and thinking about picking up those 14 Longs soon, to have them on hand.

I am pretty sure exercise is the key to losing inches as well as pounds -- my body wants to be healthy but it's been so mixed up over the years. I think that it will get the idea that it's okay to shed the weight. The famine is not coming after all and this stored fat can go.

One day at a time! Best wishes to you -- you will do beautifully. Just believe in yourself!

Your goal sounds reasonable. Have you discussed it with your Surgeon? I have lost more than half my weight and I am still going. Try not to get hung up on comparing your journey with others. We are all different and our bodies work differently with our bands.

Good Luck!!

I have asked a similar question before about losing 100 lbs or more which I know is doable especially for someone who is closer to 300+ but what I more want to know is the fact that it'll be 1/2 my weight. I assume the 100 lbs would be harder especially once I get into onederland

Actually not really. I was 231 and am now 142. I was a size 22 and is in a size 10.

larger people with higher BMI's can lose faster at the beginning

but we still lose it the same as everyone else, 1/4 pound at a time....

so yes, it is doable.

Yes you will do it!

just understand that it will take a very long time. It will get tedious at some points... but don't give up!

Hi Wendy yes it's possible I started at 260lbs currently down 105lbs and still going good luck on your journey

Six months out I have lost over half so far, 60. Down 34 to go,totally possible if you want it

When does this weight come off? After fills? I was banded 11 days ago not much weight change

Yes, I would love to lose half my starting weight. I'm down over a 100 pounds since Aug 2012 and holding. The last several weeks has been slow but due to the holidays and time off from work, plus sickness I haven't had an opportunity to exercise very much. That's the key to weight control. You must exercise some to have effective weight loss over a longer period of time.

I wish I was more of an exercise person.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

When does this weight come off? After fills? I was banded 11 days ago not much weight change

Worry about healing right now, your were given IV fluids extra I am sure you have Water retention

<p>larger people with higher BMI's can lose faster at the beginning</p> <p>but we still lose it the same as everyone else, 1/4 pound at a time....</p> <p>so yes, it is doable.</p>

I seem to have hit a slum. I started at 119 kilos and before my operation in August 2013 I was 109.4. I am now at 90.8 and have been for 3 weeks. I have had 2 fills, I still get hungry between meals. I also get sick after meals quite frequently.

Any suggestions, losing faith