good morning;

i was banded on oct 6th 2008 by Dr. Paya in west hills, ca...i started out my journey at 296 pounds....yesterday was my 6th month post-op anniversary...i am down to 181.4 pounds...i do have a lap band...i am NOT a bypass patient...i understand these results are not typical....i was told by my surgeon it would probably take me 16 months to lose 100 pounds...i do follow the program to a t....and exercise a lot!!!!!!!!!!!! i have spoke to a few people that are saying its not good to have lost this much weight so fast....my suregeon knows how much weight i've lost and doesnt see a problem with my #'s...i was wondering if there is anyone else thats banded and has lost as much weight in a short amount of time...and what your surgeon has told you....i feel fine...i have plenty of energy...my only complaint is the amount of hair i'm losing...i would really love to hear that its okay to lose this much....this fast....

The hair loss is totally normal, especially given that you have lost so much so quickly. It will come back. I lost about half my hair in the first six months, and its slowly coming back. Everyone is different, and loses at a different pace. I would just listen to your doctor and what he/she says. S/He is the professional.

Wow that's awesome!! That's a 4.7 lb loss a week. You go girl. I've been told that it's okay to lose this much as long as your supervised. As you mentioned your doctor is following you on this loss. Any before and after pics.

Your the poster child for the Lap-Band. Following the rules and working out..... This is what the band is for the weight loss. It's no different than how the By-pass will have you losing, yet the band is less risky.

CONGRATS..... We want pictures......

congrats on your weight loss.. if your doing everything your supose to & your exercising & your surgeon thinks its ok then it must be, make sure your getting your proteins/vitamins..

I bet you feel amazing, you look great too..

im like you sticking to it to a t & exercising alot, i just love being able to go clothes shopping & walk away with a smile on my face & for the first time in years it feels great

i went from over-eating to over shopping...lol

I was banded 12-19-08 and to date am down 48 pounds..I hope in 3 more months to be down at least 25 more pounds..So yes, I'd say some of us do have results not typical of some others.. However I DON'T follow to a T! :thumbdown:

Bad, I know..But I gotta have chocolate some times..And my birthday was the 5th(april) so I had cake!:confused: Don't anybody shoot me..I'm still losing at a good pace..I do need to exercise more though..:mad2: OH, and congrats!!!:sneaky:

yeah i know 4 other people who have lost 100# in 6-7 months i also know one who has lost 105 in 5 months and all of them are lapband patients. dont worry about what people say as long as you and your surgeon know what you had is all that matters. congrats.

i went from over-eating to over shopping...lol

You must have been that lightning bolt i saw rushing through Fallbrook buying every piece of clothing in sight... :thumbdown:

hey 2fly,

i understand. i was banded October 8th 2009. down 98 pounds thanks to the gym!

OMG FANTASTIC! You are my hero!

NOW kick my butt into high gear would you please!!!!:thumbdown:

I was banded 12-19-08 and to date am down 48 pounds..I hope in 3 more months to be down at least 25 more pounds..So yes, I'd say some of us do have results not typical of some others.. However I DON'T follow to a T! :confused:

Bad, I know..But I gotta have chocolate some times..And my birthday was the 5th(april) so I had cake!:sneaky: Don't anybody shoot me..I'm still losing at a good pace..I do need to exercise more though..:wink2: OH, and congrats!!!:mad2:

When you had some cake did it get stuck? did you have any problems getting it down? cause that is on my problem foods list...and I love cake..i think everything in moderation is okay! but i was just wondering! ( I just had my band put in yesterday) :thumbdown:

What do you guys do for exorcize? I'm going to be able to work out again may 1st. I want this weight to come off fast. I had my surgery on 3/17/09 and im down 23lbs so far, I want to kick that up once im allowed to work out again.

-J

as of yesterday i walked 5-6 miles fast pace and uphill 6-7 days a week...i started jogging 2 out of the 6 miles yesterday....i cant wait for my son to b on summer vacation...then it will b time to hit the gym!!!!!!!!

I hit the gym 6 times a week for about 90 to 120 minutes. I do an hour in the elleptical, 20 minutes on the bike and 30 minute circuit training 3 times a week. During my pregnancy I didnt hit the gym as much and after the miscarriage I also stooped for a few weeks. Now I am back and at full force! I also walk walk everywhere and eat a healthy meal 6 times a day. Hope that helps :thumbdown:

i went from over-eating to over shopping...lol

You and me both! Shopping is my new jones, for sure. :glare:

IBad, I know..But I gotta have chocolate some times..And my birthday was the 5th(april) so I had cake!:glare: Don't anybody shoot me..I'm still losing at a good pace..I do need to exercise more though..:eek: OH, and congrats!!!

No shots here! It's what you do on a regular, consistant basis that matters, not the slice of birthday cake or the odd cookie or Hershey's Miniature ... thin people know this!

Edited April 8, 200917 yr by footballmom104