I was banded on May 9th and as of now have lost 8 pds - and I'm not too happy with that number - I feel like I should have lost 10 plus - i mean I'm only on liquids for God sakes! Lol :0/

I'm probably obsessing over nothing - I Know I should be happy about the 8 pds but I'm scared that if it's not melting off now - it will slow down even more when on solids.

Sorry - don't wanna soundlike a brat- just wanted to vent !

First 6 weeks are about healing. Stay off the scale; you're not going to drop lbs like that. You didn't get fat overnight, did you? The average loss with the band is 1-2lbs a week; you're ahead of the curve.

I know it feels like you should have lost more, but 8 pounds in 11 days is great! That is a rate of more than 4 pounds a week. I agree with the above post, try and stay off the scale for now. When I was loosing I weighed in once a week and recorded it. You don't want to be discouraged by the scale. If you are doing the right things, the scale will eventually show it. Congrats on your surgery!

Thanks guys - needed that !

Thanks guys - needed that !

hi there i agree you had the band so its gonna come off faster at first and then it will have plateaus i was banded in dec and am down 42 lbs it will come the dr told me i was way ahead of the norm. you are doing GREAT i agree dont be on the scales a lot it will drive you crazzzzzzy , I just recently was like stuck at a loss of 42 lbs and was about to give up and unbelievably i started eating a lil more and i have dropped 6 lbs i think i n 2 weeks which will make my total loss more

Its hard. Im going on my 6th week and am just again starting to loss weight. Its like a 3 to 4 weeks of being stagnant. Very frustrating, but stick with it and it will start again. If you read the posts, most everyone has done it. Keep up the good work.

I was banded on May 9th and as of now have lost 8 pds - and I'm not too happy with that number - I feel like I should have lost 10 plus - i mean I'm only on liquids for God sakes! Lol :0/

I'm probably obsessing over nothing - I Know I should be happy about the 8 pds but I'm scared that if it's not melting off now - it will slow down even more when on solids.

Sorry - don't wanna soundlike a brat- just wanted to vent !

Im so glad I signed up for this Forum.. My surgery was May 10th. and so far I have lost 14.5 pounds since I started my liquid program - 2 weeks prior to surgery and now 11 days post.. I was kinda dissappointed as well about the weight loss.. I figured I would be at least 20 pounds down..... but this discussion has helped. I am also actually surprised at how easily wiped out I get when I do any physical activity.. everday it gets better, but I am still easily tired even walking around the grocery store picking up a few items that we need. I wish you much luck!!! We will get to our goal!!!