gastrix band

[jlb5686]

hi guys.
im jumping the gun a bit but im wondering how quickly people weight came off after a band? my op is monday and I dont know what to expect. some things ive read say 2lbs a week then I see othere things where the weight has just fallen off?
I dont want to get my hopes up.
thanx

 

[maggy]

Hi jlb, I found a graph that gives some rates. I find it useful as a guide but who knows what will actually happen?!? :0)

 

[Mazza]

Please don't post links to external websites/blogs on the forum.

I have removed the link from your post.

 

[Lumpee]

There really is no way to calculate it. It depends on so much- exercise, metabolism, diet etc.

My provider gave me a guideline of 2lbs a week. So far, I've been averaging 4lbs a week and am now 6 weeks out from surgery so I'm very happy with the rate if weight loss but accept that it's likely to decline over the coming months.

 

[jlb5686]

thanx guys. I guess ill have to take it as it comes. I think im just impatient hehe x

 

[maggy]

Sorry Mazda! Had forgotten that rule.

 

[maggy]

Oops. Predictive typing turned you into a car. Again, sorry Mazza.

 

[top_kat]

average loss is 1-2lb a week and it varies from person to person, it's really a case of seeing how it us for you

 

[jlb5686]

thanx. I guess ill have to be patient! but a loss is a loss so all good x

 

[Wilsnip]

Hi Jlb
I think it as others have said, depends on the person, how much they have to loose, lots of things really. I seem to be doing quite well in loosing at the mo, but will see the real test when Im back on real food!