Question:
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS FOR LAP BANDERS IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS?

I JUST WAS WONDERING HOW MUCH IS AVERAGE FOR ME TO LOSE. I AM HAVING SURGERY TOMMOROW MORNING AND I HOPE I DONT TAKE FOREVER TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT.    — JakeshiaL (posted on March 26, 2007)

March 26, 2007
Be prepared. It will take longer than with gastric bypass. I still feel like I had the right surgery for me, but wish I was losing faster. I had my surgery in late November of last year and have lost almost 40 pounds. It seems slow, but I haven't I've hit that sweet spot that they talk about with the fills. Good luck to you tomorrow. I know you'll do great.
   — Beth_B

March 26, 2007
Well, that is kind of a difficult question to answer. Everyone is different. Each and every one of us will have a different weight loss curve. Very much is dependant on you. You must remember that you did not get into this position overnight. You will not get out of it overnight either. The surgery itself should be viewed as a tool in your recovery from obesity. Nothing more. You are still responsible to yourself to change your lifestyle and control your eating. Otherwise, you will gain back all of the weight you lose plus some. So, please, focus on being healthy, active and enjoying your new life. The end goal is not so much as weight loss but life improvement. Best wishes, Chris
   — CChappell

March 27, 2007
Hi! I hope your surgery went well and you're feeling good! I think it depends on how much you weigh and your heighth. My doctor told me I could lose 8-10 pounds per month. I'm 100 pound overweight. If someone is more over weight they may lose more per month. Not sure though.
   — Gayelene