Question:
What is the most weight you can lose within the first 5months of lap band

   — sunshinek (posted on October 26, 2007)

October 26, 2007
I guess it depends on your weight, so far i've lost 26lbs. but I know other people that where heavier than me and they lost like 40-50 lbs the fist couple of months................
   — tatiz26

October 26, 2007
I think that it has some to do with how much you weigh as much as it does how dedicated you are to making sure you do what your suppose to and not eat more or less and take in the right amount of protien...I suck at the water intake and not every day am I hitting my protien intake but I walk a lot and work out at curves three days a week. I have lost 46 lbs in five weeks. I think it has a lot to do with the individual.
   — Kim82507

October 26, 2007
It depends on each person. I have lost 86 lbs in 5 months
   — Carmen Drury

October 26, 2007
Every person is different, If you are dedicated and have good fills, which is one of the main things, you will see success. Personally I lost 130 lbs in 5 1/2 months. But I was TOTALLY DEDICATED TO WHAT THE SURGEON TAUGHT ME. I got the perfect fill the first time, but I also had almost 200 lbs to lose. So yes, I probably lost faster than someone who only has 75 or so. Any loss is still a loss, and we have to be grateful for any progress that we make. Congratulations on any loss. Just don't celebrate with food!!!!!! Have a crystal light!!!!!!
   — mccabesmom

October 27, 2007
I just had the banput in yesterday but my husband hd it placed on May 17, 07 and as of last week he has lost 72 pounds. He was 291 the day of surgery. Now from everythin I have read and learded woman lose slower then men so don't be disappointed if you lose slower. Also you might want to take your measurements butcause sometime you lose inches instead of weight. I hope this helps. Take care and God bless. Mary cleofet
   — cleofet

October 28, 2007
I had my lap band 6/18/07 and have lost 51lbs so far
   — Stacey D.

October 29, 2007
Everyone is different! I was banded 6/21/07 and lost a total of 43lbs..I have never had a fill..I am scheduled to have one in December..I am still loosing...Good Luck!
   — rhammgag

November 1, 2007
My lap band surgery was 02.21.07. I lost very little and felt hardly any restriction until I was at 3.3 cc fill. My band holds 4.0 cc. Total weight loss to date is 43 pds. My advice is to see your surgeon frequently and get filled to the "sweet spot" as quickly as possible. It's key to your weight loss.
   — BunnyM