FatGuy (shrinking)inNC
Answer to a newbie, How much can I expect to lose?
Jan 12, 2010
Spend any amount of time on our message board and you will see all kinds of weight Loss amounts on individual tickers. One of the most often asked questions by newbies considering or recently banded is How Much Weight can I lose with the band?The only things that the actual amounts of other's weight losses are good for (IMO) is to demonstrate :
1. that those who follow the band rules,
2. learn what is nutritious and what is not,
3. develop a new understanding of what food is supposed to be,
4. and how to incorporate all the necessary changes into their lifestyle
HAVE LOST SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT AND KEPT IT OFF !
The actual amounts will vary for individuals as they should. Ask your surgeon for a realistic expectation of weight loss for you based upon your unique circumstances.
At some point, most of us were afraid of the commitment necessary to achieve the 4 points (above) because the truth is that the band can only help you achieve them.
It will not do it for you and we must plan to be successful and work the plan with the band.
FatGuy(shrinking)inNC
PS: Want to check your commitment, ask yourself these questions.......what behavior modifications have you made since coming to the OH website and learning about the lap-band surgery? Have you started eliminating drinking with and immediately following meals? Have you made sure each and every meal / snack is high in protein and low in fat & cal? Are you chewing your food more thoroughly or just inhaling and swallowing?
If you are afraid of incorporating these simple changes while waiting for approval, or dreading the day you have to begin these lifestyle changes then I think it's time to assess your commitment. Some one once posted: There's hoping WLS works or there's making WLS work. " All the hope in the world won't make the "band" work but do your part and it works beyond your wildest hopes & dreams !!! "
Good luck, we'll be waitin' for you on the "bench".
