Weight loss slow or fast? Banding on 4/13

[gettin skinny 0]

I will be banded April 13. I have read where some people lose 25 pounds in 4 or 5 months, others lost 80 in 6 or 7 months. Personaly I have 100 - 120 pounds to lose. Can some of you share your success and or disappointments?

[Syrah 0]

I admire people who can lose quickly, but I am not a big proponent of super fast weight loss, partly because I know that I am a fairly slow loser. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment. I will be perfectly happy to lose at a slow but steady rate.

Don't expect miracles, and don't compare yourself to other people contantly. We are all different.

I was banded about 9 days ago and I know that I am down by at least 6 lbs right now (and, I just got my period PLUS I still have IV fluids retained in my fat cells, according to my surgeon). But I am not even going to buy a scale for another month or so.

Good luck to you!

[Lee4love1 0]

Tomorrow starts my 1 full week. I had the band put in March 28th. I am looking to get back much of my stamina. I know it's there--since I walked 37 minutes the first day last week. I am using the fat burn mode on the treadmill (2.9 to 3.4 mph) I am going up the ante within the next 4 weeks to 60 minutes per day. If I am not in the Gym--I also brought me a new moutain bike too. I will get relased by April 18th once I get my first fill. I am not worried about the first 2 months--I am concerned about Months 6, 7, 8 and 9. I am thinking--burn 400 to 650 calories per day on the treadmill--not counting weight lifting. It takes 3500 calories to make a pound. Since I was eating close to 2600 before and now I am down to 800 per day---I shouldn't do too bad. With the band--I could lose 2.57 pounds a week. I am looking to push it hard for that extra .5 to 1 pound more. I may sound crazy---but I am just serious and ready.

[JLB 0]

Tomorrow starts my 1 full week. I had the band put in March 28th. I am looking to get back much of my stamina. I know it's there--since I walked 37 minutes the first day last week. I am using the fat burn mode on the treadmill (2.9 to 3.4 mph) I am going up the ante within the next 4 weeks to 60 minutes per day. If I am not in the Gym--I also brought me a new moutain bike too. I will get relased by April 18th once I get my first fill. I am not worried about the first 2 months--I am concerned about Months 6, 7, 8 and 9. I am thinking--burn 400 to 650 calories per day on the treadmill--not counting weight lifting. It takes 3500 calories to make a pound. Since I was eating close to 2600 before and now I am down to 800 per day---I shouldn't do too bad. With the band--I could lose 2.57 pounds a week. I am looking to push it hard for that extra .5 to 1 pound more. I may sound crazy---but I am just serious and ready.

Wow, you sure are motivated - that's great! Don't forget to give yourself time to heal. I'm not banded yet but I think I read somewhere that you weren't suppose to do any strenuous exercise for the first month or so. I understand that we're all different and have varied experinces with the band, just remember... listen to your body. Sounds like your body is screaming - give me exercise.

[gettin skinny 0]

Thanks everyone for your imput.

[NotinOzanymore 0]

I was banded on December 11, and have lost 31 lbs. My friend was done the week prior to mine, and she has lost 70. I agree with whoever said we are all different. I know my loss is slower because I've slipped into some of my old patterns of a bite here and there of things that are too sugary. You have to exercise, and the weight loss for some goes faster.

Best wishes!

[Lee4love1 0]

I must say you're right...But being a couch slug was for me when I was sick and not feeling well. I think me spending almost $200 for a new bike was not for nothing. Plus I already know I can do 30 to 45 minutes per day--been there and done that. I have a lot of things pushing me now---dreams, goals that I have to obtain. I was once 315 pounds---I got down to 218 once--but I didn't have the right stuff to keep me there. Now--with the way I feel and all that I have done to get the lap band--I'd have to be a fool to play the couch slug. I am just one Man with 2 small kids. Who do they depend on--me. I came to my final conclusion in November that I had to get off my duff. I lost weight--gained it---lost it--gained it back and more. Now with my new tool--it's more of a confidence factor than anything. Trust me--the minutes last week was just the beginning. I wondered---how did I ride my bike 30 minutes on Wednesday--then go to the Gym for 37 more minutes if my mind was trying to be a couch slug??? Sorry....it will not be that way...

[tracew 2]

Hey Lee....good for you. The goal of exercise is this....do something that you LOVE to do. If it is an effort to get going at it....it won't last. I know this from experience. I have done many many different types of exercise and the key was to find something that I love to do. Running and biking are the keys for me. I weight lift as well, but the running and biking are what I love to do, you feel so good after you get in from a big run or a 20 km bike ride...its like weeeya! The weight lifting is just such an awesome thing simply because your arms and things getting looking different with such a little bit of effort...keep up the awesome attitude and the positive outlook....you will do great. POPT

[Kelliebelly 13]

I have never been able to lose weight quickly.

I have been banded 2 yrs and have lost 80lbs. I would still like to lose 20 lbs more but I have been on an 8mth long plateau...all my fault tho..