I have 255 lbs to lose to be on the high end of an average range for my height and age. I'm 25 and want to weigh 150 lbs. Currently I weigh 405 lbs.

I haven't been banded yet. I'm just starting the process. Am I out of my mind to think I can lose 255 lbs? Sometimes I feel like I might as well have 12,000 lbs to lose... Have you guys ever heard of anyone losing that much weight with the band?

Good for you Aronson! I wish lapband had been available when I was your age! Wishing you the very best!

Tammygirl

how do you get the ticker factory under your name and all. New to all of this. I get band Oct.7th . I have 225lbs to lose.

im 63 BMI, and have been told they'll do it. my insurance requires a preoperation diet though.so i'll be losing some weight prior , but nothing in comparison to what i really need to lose... so no problem!