I HAVE A SURGERY DATE -- AND A QUESTION ABOUT WEIGHT LOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER...

I'm pumped and ready to 'get the show on the road.' The surgery (Lap-Band) will happen on 11/14 at Barix in Ypsilanti (Dr. Jon Schram et.al.). Questions for Lap-Banders: What has been you experience total weight loss after 3 months and 6 months post surgery? Have you followed the dietary and exercise rules to the letter? I am hoping for an average 2-3#/week loss (as stated in some other websites' literature) assuming that I am 100% compliant with dietary and exercise recommendations. Is this realistic?

tho everyone is different, I think that is realistic, especially in the 1st month. you'll tend to lose faster the 1st month or so because you'll be losing excess fluid weight. I was told to expect 1 to 2 pound loss per week if following the rules.

Congratulations Laurie! Best of luck to you! I'm not a bander, but I'm sure others will answer for you! Theresa