I had my surgery back in September and right now I am at a loss of about 33 pounds. So how much weight did you fellow bandsters lose when you were 4 months out? I know everyone loses differently, but Im just curious as to what other people have lost compared to what I have.

Thanks!! :thumbup:

Hello All -

First - Congrats to all of us!!!

I was banded on 13 August 2008 (nearing 5 months now) and as of this morning have lost a total of 93 lbs. HOWEVER - 40 of that was pre-op (from January to August) and since banding I've lost 53 more.

I've had two fills - not sure the cc's - but the second one was right before Thanksgiving - gave me much more restriction and I've been working out what I can and can't eat now.

The most amazing victory - as someone who ALWAYS gained at least 10 lbs. every holiday season - I gained nothing and even though I had some fudge and holiday Cookies - I lost 2 more the last two weeks of the year!

This is the best decision I've ever made!

hello,thanks for replying ,i am talking about after op not before cause doctor not given me pre diet . i am pretty good with food ,i have restriction ,so i just need to push my self for exercise ,my all weight on tummy i hate my tummy,but good news is it now its going very fluffy.hopefully its will be go.

I was banded on 11/5/08, I have lost 25lbs so far. The last few weeks have been SLOW. I had a fill beginning of December..go back next week for a fill. So far I don't have alot of restriction, but I understand it's still early in this journey. Can't wait to get to the point of you guys!!:confused:

well i was banded 13/9 and lost so far 46 pounds ( 21 kilos ) and i m so loving it ... i was stuch during christmas and i gained a kilo but lost 2 this week ... going on sunday for a fill ...

I lost 36 lbs by the time I reached the 4 month mark.

I had my surgery in july and i have only lost 24lbs. My BMI was 34 before surgery. I lost 26lbs prior to surgery but that took 1 year to loose. I am about 30lbs away from goal. I feel like I am behind schedule but I will keep my chin up and keep going!

I was banded 9-30-08 and have lost 64lbs since Surgery.

I too was banded back in September and am down 30lbs since then. I was glad to read your post and the replies, I was wondering too. I feel the pressure also from those who know I had the band. I feel that they are looking at me saying, wow, that was expensive for nothing. But I feel the difference in my clothes, even though I can't actually SEE a lot of difference yet. I try not to weigh myself everyday, because it's a mind game and I'll lose. Those 2-3 pound fluxes were killing me. I knew I hadn't gained them, and a day later they were gone, so I figure this is water, having to go potty, whatever. Have you ever weighed a 20oz bottle of water? It's heavy!! Don't weigh yourself after you've drank a bunch of water. I find the best time is right after I get up. Anyway, good luck to all September bandsters!!