Hi all -

New here. I was banded last week on 7/27. Doing great. No nausea or vomiting, just some sore incision sites and sore left shoulder. Oh yeah, starving! So over the liquid diet but I am obeying.

This is my question. I am losing a lot of weight rapidly. I am on day 6 and have lost 22 lbs. I am not complaining at all but is this normal?

Quick weightloss in the beginning is normal. Just make sure you go to your post-op appointments. They'll let you know if something doesn't seem right.

PS: Cherish these days! In a few months you'll be as grumpy as the rest of us! j/k. Congrats on the 22lbs.

J

Quick weightloss in the beginning is normal. Just make sure you go to your post-op appointments. They'll let you know if something doesn't seem right.

PS: Cherish these days! In a few months you'll be as grumpy as the rest of us! j/k. Congrats on the 22lbs.

J

wow congrats on ur 100 pound loss...man i cant wait to get my journey started!!

it will slow down...way down..once you start eating solids. There will be times that you question why you got this thing because you won't understand why your weight is stalling. But hang in there, get your fills, get your restriction and pick the healthy foods like protein and then green stuff. I also can't stress exercise enough. It's the only reason I allow a little junk in my life, though not overboard.

Yes, I agree with Janiece. Enjoy it girl, because it will slow down . I was banded 6/17/11 and had lost 21 lbs in 2 weeks. My weight loss has slowed down but at least I'm losing. Good luck!

Very normal; you're experiencing a loss of water weight and a decrease in glycogen levels, so yes, normal, to be expected, but it won't/doesn't last for long.

Thanks all! I had a feeling it wouldn't last but I'll enjoy it for now. This forum is definitely a great place to be. Have a great week!

I have lost 26 lbs since starting the full liquid diet 5 days pre surgery, I am now on post op day 6 so 26lbs in 11 days! I also had the Plication along with my band does anyone else have this and from what I have read it seems as though the rapid weight loss lasts longer with plication patients?