Question:
Estimated weight loss?

I weighed 365 when I started this process.(Nov. 2. 04) (I'm 5'5".) The BMI chart on this site says that I can expect to lose 50-67% of my overweight from lap-band sugery. The thing is, I got excited that I'd maybe never have to lose that weight again, and I've lost 50 lbs or so from dieting and exercise. So if it goes as it has, I might weigh about 295-300 on surgery day. I know it's just a ballpark guess, but it helps me to dream. Do I estimate from my all-time high or from surgery-day weight?    — Aiya44 (posted on January 13, 2005)

January 13, 2005
those numbers are just estimates. you can lose as much as you want to--there is no reason you can't lose 100% of your excess weight if you follow the basic band rules. the good and the bad news is this: its all up to you:) don't worry about percentages, just get healthy and the numbers will follow. and remember, the weight you lose the band is gone--for good. no more yo-yoing, good luck!!
   — jessicamegan