Question:
Doc says 5 LBS GOOD

Just left Doctor's office for my 4th fill. May was 257, Today 221 but the last 2 months I am only losing 5 to 7 lbs. I showed concern that the 5 lbs i lost wasn't alot. Would love to know what some of you feel. Thanks from Buellehead in Louisiana    — Buellehead (posted on August 14, 2007)

August 14, 2007
Hello, i am no authority on the band...however; i have talked to many people who have had your procedure done. The band is a slower weightloss process. My doc syas for his patients the average monthy weightloss is approx 5-15 lbs per month. Remember everyone loses @ a different rate no matter wether we are using the lapband or RNY as our tool, keep up the good work and don't forget 5lbs + 5lbs + 5lbs, etc..adds up over time and you will eventually hit your goal as long as you abide by your surgeons rules ~SMILES
   — tiffany E.

August 14, 2007
Hi Avery, We band patients lose a little bit slower at first - until we get our restriction right. Five pounds per month is a good weight loss and it will get better. I achieved total weight loss within a year and a half - can't tell you exactly how long since I am a "milestones" person rather than a calendar person. I do know, that the full excess weight - over 100 pounds - was gond within a year and a half and has remained off for over 4 1/2 years. Good luck and take care, Vicki
   — VickiStevens

August 14, 2007
I also had my band put on in May of this year. I have lost 22 lbs. my doctor is happy with any weight loss, we all lose weight at different speeds. As long as you are eating what you should be, the weight will efficiently come off. I have also lost in my clothes size, so the scale is not always the only thing to think about. Good Luck
   — baemkkgrandma

August 15, 2007
Lapbanders lose more slowly. I was frustrated and concerned at first as well, but after 16 months I've lost over 80 pounds and feel great! So it might be slow, but it feels healthier to me and maybe we just have a better chance of keeping it off then. Just follow Dr's orders, eat right and MOVE (exercise is a MUST)! It will come off and you're going to love it! Any loss is a celebration, no matter how small! Before surgery, the scale often went in the OTHER direction, so losing ANYTHING is better than nothing!
   — Debra R.