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i heard all the talk about bandster hell, the first weeks before a fill when weight loss is slow, i was just wondering how much have you all lost 4 weeks post op?

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6 weeks out...11 pounds down.

Try not to compare yourself to anyone else....easier said than done, I know, but it will drive you crazy.

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I am only 11 days post op and about 13lbs down!!!!! I AM STARVING THOUGH!!!!

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6 weeks out...11 pounds down.

Try not to compare yourself to anyone else....easier said than done, I know, but it will drive you crazy.

This is very true! I am not quite 4 weeks out... I'm just over 3 weeks and I'm down 16 lbs. There are a lot of variables (how much you have to lose, how much you exercise, how you stick to diet).

I lost 10 lbs first week after surgery, 4 the next week, and only 2 this past week.

Current weight 224

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I was banded on May 4th. I've lost about 25lbs. Most of that came from the pre op 5 day liquid diet though and due to my metabolism I drop weight when exercising like crazy so, I had to warn my Dr that i would drop quickly then stall.

Dont compare yourself. Just keep going! I am excited by the changes that are happening to me and its making me want to keep going! I know when I hit that stall, I will need to look back on this time and just keep going again!

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I'm 4 weeks out and including the Pre-op and I am down 30 pounds. I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry but my tickler is not right cant figure out how too change it.

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I'm 8 weeks out and 67lbs down.

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I'm 8 weeks out and 67lbs down.

Wow, that's incredible. One of the nurses told me she knew of someone who lost 75 lbs in 3 months. I thought that was nearly impossible. Any tips to share that played a part in your terrific results?

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I am three weeks out and my weight history is in my signature. The first week was about 9 lbs with the week 1 liquid diet and only a few walks. The second week out was 2 pounds with good diet and moderate exercise. I am stepping it up now while trying to keep my food intake down.

I opted in the the Fourth of July Challenge to keep it at 2 lbs per week or more... shooting for 15 more by July 4th.

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I'm just over 3 weeks post-op and have lost 9 pounds plus 6 from the pre-op diet. That's 15 total- wish it was more- but that's a heck of lot better than going up!

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I was banded May 5th and I've lost 16lbs from the day of surgery. I graduated to soft foods as of yesterday but I'm still kind of nervous about eating. I've had some soggy cheerios. Lol.

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I think it really depends on how much you need to lose. Bigger people ( 150 lbs or more) seem to loose more in 4 weeks than those who need to lose only 100, for example. I lost only 10 lbs my first month, 3 the next (Bandster Hell) and then 8. I have had 2 fills for 7 Cc and feel good but might get a little more fill next month if my hunger pangs get closer than 3-4 hours.

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My surgery was April 14th (one month today!) I have lost 17 lbs. But I also lost 30 lbs pre-op. I have not lost any for the last week. I went for my first fill Wdnesday. I got 1cc put in on top of the 2cc that they had in thre from surgery day, so I have 3cc now. I am scheduled to go in again in 2 weeks, if I am still feeling hungry.

I am hoping to lose 25 lbs by July4rth, that is 3 lbs a week.:w00t:

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I have lost 26 lbs in eight weeks and think I should be doing more than that...going for my first fill in two weeks...use treadmill several times a week and now Water aerobics in the pool...:redface:

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