Sorry for all the questions, but i was wondering how fast people typically lose ( i know it may be different for everyone). I have 150 or more to lose and was trying to get a range of how long it may take to lose if i get banded.

thanks

i was banded on 12-12-07 and i have lost 47 pounds so far and feel great. but everyone loses at a different rate depends on how well you work with your band and exercise. but you will do great!!

It took me a year a half to lose 95 pounds, so it might take you 2 years. It really depends on how aggressive you are with exercise, etc., but it is a slower process than gastric bypass, so you'll need to be patient.

Age, height, gender, exercise, caloric intake, metabolism, genetics...they all have a hand in how fast you lose weight and EVERYBODY will be different.

I was banded 11/15/07 and I've lost 45 lbs so far...only 3 of which was from the 3-day pre-op Clear liquids diet.

I was banded on 12/12, and am down 35 pounds. I am not at my optimal restriction, so it is mostly will power and LOTS of activity at the gym 45-90 minutes, 5 days a week. :thumbdown:

I have about 45 more to lose until goal and I hope to hit that by early fall!

Good luck to you~:thumbup:

It took me since August 2006 to lose 124 pounds. I want to lose 30 more. I have to say, though, that the weight loss goes much quicker when you exercise. There's a HUGE difference.

If you can lose 2 pounds a week you are going great guns. I think I averaged about 2.5 for the first 4 months and then it started to slow (but I was within 20 pounds of goal and you always slow down as you get towards goal). Right now I guess I would average overall a little less than a pound a week, but I am very satisfied with my results. Keep your goals small and attainable (Like I'll lose 3.5 pounds this next month....or something like that). NEVER look at the big picture and you won't get overwhelmed.