Curious about time for weight loss

Hi everyone!

I'm just curious to hear how long it took some of you to loose weight. I was banded July 29th of last year and have lost 35 lbs. I'm not complaining because I feel so good; however, I'm just wondering what the "norm" or average weight loss is. I started at 250 and am at 215 today. I workout 5 days a week!!! 

Sheila

There really is no "norm" because there are too many variables.Usually people with a lot to lose tend to lose faster, but not always. Men tend to lose faster than women, but not always.

I had 200 pounds of excess weight to lose, and I lost 100 pounds in 6 months. There have been people larger than me who have lost slower. Everyone is different, so everyone's result will be different. But CONGRATULATIONS on losting thirty five pounds!! 

Hi Bette!

Thanks for your response. I wish I could lose 100 lbs in 6 months. What a feeling that had to have been!!!!! I'm still very happy that I went with the band, I just wish my progress was a little quicker. I'm going to continue doing what I'm doing and will continue to set small goals every week. As long as I am losing, I will be happy!

Take care,

Sheila

As Bette said, there is no answer to this one. I lost 109lbs  (all my excess weight) in just over  15 months. But that is quite  fast for a banded person. 

Hi Kate,

Thanks for your response!  You've done great as well! Your response was helpful for me because I hear of all these folks losing large numbers quickly and I think to myself, "what am I doing wrong." As I mentioned to Bette, I will continue doing what I'm doing and hopefully my numbers will continue to decrease.

Take care,

Sheila

Let me just say that me losing that fast was totally unexpected. Even my surgeon referred to me as "the mutant."

Kate and Bete are band STARS.  

I lost 60 in the first year.  I had lost 20 pre surgery.  My 60 pounds was just for a couple weeks though.  

Your reply makes me feel better. I guess i was expecting these big numbers to happen rather quickly and they didnt. I am still happy with what has taken place and will continue to push forward. Thank you for the response!

I lost 100 lbs in 4.5 months and by 22 months post op I had lost 270 lbs. I started at almost 500 lbs so I lost much faster. Go back to your basics, eat every 3 hours, protein first and drink your water. Some people don't eat enough to sustain working out 5 days a week.

Thank you LilSleeved! Wow, great job!!!!