I was banded on January 29, 2008. I have now lost over 40 pounds. When some people ask how much have I lost by now thay say that they know someone who has lost much more. I think over 40 pounds is great, but is it??:drool:

Who cares how much other people lose? If you didn't have the band, would you have lost 40 pounds in less than 5 months? Doubtful.

Don't worry about them. They're just jealous.

40 pounds is wonderful and you have to remember that EVERYONE is DIFFERENT!!! My Dr fusses if we lose too much between visits..he says 2-3 pounds a week TOPS..anything more is unhealthy!!! Keep up the good work and dont get discouraged...remember you did this for YOU and not for the folks next door or down the street...trying to keep up with the "jones" gets everyone in trouble!!!

I think you are doing great. You have lost weight that should be gone forever. Don't let other people compare you to others. We all lose weight at different rates!

Hi Petphoto

Next time some idiot says "I know someone who has lost more than you" just say "that's a coincidence, because I know someone who is prettier, smarter and richer than you"

I bet that'll shut em up!

Any weightloss is GREAT!!! I think 40lbs is great and you should be very proud of yourself!!!! Keep up the good work.

I was banded in Jan-08 and I have lost 42lb also. I think we are right where we need to be.

Comparing weightloss is never a good idea. Everyones bodies are different and they lose weight different. You have lost 42 pounds... You're doing great!

Well...it is good to know that I am still on track. Thanks again for the replies!:drool:

If I was down 42 pounds I would be throwing a parade down Main Street! Keep up the good work and I LOVE Mishee's response! It's priceless......

This thread is toooooo funny! The suggested responses are priceless!

You are doing great!!! Good JOB! :drool:

Great job on your weight loss...............don't let anyone discourage you. I had my surgury done on my Bday Nov 20, 2007 and I am down 47 pounds and extremely proud of myself. Any weight loss is good weight loss..............Keep up the good work.

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Banded December 27, 2008..

I'm older.. 49, and knew my weight loss would be slowwwwwwwwwww

I'm down between 30-35 pounds.. and that's so much better than where I would have been!

I haven't been exercising like I need to.. but my food choices are amazing.. even to me!

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40lbs is a fantastic amount, screw those mean people. Good job!!

40 lbs in 6 months is about 1.5 lbs per week. The average weight loss with the band is 1-2 lbs per week, so you are right on target.

How much and how fast a person loses weight is very individual, based on how much you had to lose to begin with and what your particular metabolism is like, among other things. Like the others said, don't worry about comparing yourself to others.

I fretted about my slow weight loss for a long time. But I settled down and realized this wasn't about fast weight loss, and my loss was still a lot faster than it ever was when I was dieting, plus I haven't gained it back. You're doing great! Keep up the good work.