I was banded Wednesday, March 9th. Since the surgery, I have lost 13 pounds. I am not cheating...in terms of eating foods that I am not supposed to, and I have even started working out. I have been in the gym on the average of 3 times per week for the past three weeks. I am scheduled to start solid foods on Thursday, but I am a bit concerned. I certainly don't want to gain any weight. I don't understand why I am not losing. I am scheduled for my first fill on April 24th; however, with the food plan that I am on and the working out in the gym, I should be losing more weight..right? 13 pounds seems so unacceptable.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/127922-why-am-i-not-losing/ That thread should help

you're doing great!!!

the band is a slow process... it's not as fast as bypass. not gaining is excellent. 13 lbs since surgery is almost 3 bags of sugar.. GONE.

keep doing what you're doing, get your fills when you and your surgeon think you need them and then you and the band will start working together...

slow weight loss is safer, and stays off better than the sudden drops! Be proud of those 13 lbs... you will lose more!

13 pounds in a month or so is great! Keep doing what your dong and you will see results. My one piece of advice is to keep uping your workouts, gradually increasing time/intensity. Ideally, you want to work up a sweat. Good luck!

13 pounds in a month is pretty awesome in my opinion! Sounds like you're doing all the right things and your body is adjusting to your new healthy lifestyle. Don't get discouraged. I know it's disappointing when the number on the scale stays the same, but the weight will eventually come off. Keep up the good work!

13 lbs is very good for still being within the 4-6 healing window after surgery.

Slow weight loss is better for your body and better for your mental adjustment (losing weight too quickly can cause severe depression).

Keep doing what you're doing and expect (and desire) a loss of 1-2 lbs a week and you'll do great.

just remember if your just getting to solid foods, then your band hasn't truly staarted working yet. When I went to solids I noticed my weight starting to move again. Also when u get your 1st fill, u will start seeing it also. good luck and remember your still in recovery mode and have to be a little more patient. I say that because I had surgery on 03/07/11 and started to get inpatient also. Just relax and it will soon come!!!!