can anyone tell me what the usual loss rate is?

Long term averages are between 1-3 lbs per week. That's usually evened out by an initial rapid weightloss, and a slower sustained loss.

thanks! How much is the rapid loss rate? I ask only because I have a wedding this summer and I had initally hoped to have my surgery by the end of April but I can't even get into the nutritionist until April 30!!! I had hoped to be over the rapid loss part by the time I have to go to fittings etc.

I was banded on Feb 20 and have lost 36 since the pre-op liquid diet. I lost 21 to start and 15 since the surgery, but I did plateau for a few weeks and have since then started losing again. Go next week for my first fill.

thanks! How much is the rapid loss rate? I ask only because I have a wedding this summer and I had initally hoped to have my surgery by the end of April but I can't even get into the nutritionist until April 30!!! I had hoped to be over the rapid loss part by the time I have to go to fittings etc.

Just know that each person is different. Alot depends on your starting weight and the rules your surgeon has for pre- and post-op nutrition.

My surgeon is less conservative than many I have seen written about here.

I had to do a 2-week fasting program pre-op (which is fairly standard) but was on mushy foods a week post-op.

I lost 8 lbs during the fasting program and have lost 11 since being banded Feb 15 for a total of 20 since Feb 1.

Denise

i've lost 17 lbs in the last 4 weeks...but this will not continue...i was just banded on 3/4 and i am planning for the loss to slow down to 1-2 lbs per week.

Thanks everyone. I guess I'll have to wait and see and just deal with it however it comes.