I am almost 1 year post lap band surgery (Aug. 26, 2010). My doctor gives me a fill every 2 months. I had a fill 3 weeks ago and have had absolutely no appetite since. I am having to force myself to eat. I've lost 41 pounds total, and 9 of those have been in the last 3 weeks. Is this normal?

I am so jealous!! I wish I had no appetite!

I wouldn't question 9 pounds in 3 weeks-but make sure you are getting the protein in or you could begin to have hair loss.

As long as your energy is up and you are getting the proteins and water in I don't see a problem at all.

Congratualtions!!

Can I ask what # fill is this and how much do you have in your band?

This was fill #5, and I believe I am at 6 cc, but I am not positive. Fill #4 was too tight and he ended up taking 0.5 cc out the next day. That was 2 months ago. This last fill, 3 weeks ago, he put that half cc back in and although I am tolerating it this time, I have no appetite whatsoever.

i hope i dont have appetite once i get band..but u said its a yr..and u have no appetite..shouldnt u have lost more??or did u just start getting band every 2months??

I am 8 months post op and for the first 5-6 months I had absolutely no hunger, and now only rarely get hungry. There is nothing wrong with not having hunger, just like JNGirl32 said, make sure you are getting enough protein, nutrients, and water. Good luck!!!

Nikki, my doctor has told me that my weight loss amount has been perfect. He does not want me losing it fast. Over the course of the last year I have averaged about 1 pound a week, and that's where he wants to keep it. He told me a slower rate is healthier, safer, and will give my skin time to adjust. He also will not give me more than 1cc at a time. I'm happy with my weight loss. It does seem to be coming off a LOT faster since my last adjustment though...lol

Thanks for the replies folks. I will quit worrying about not having an appetite and just enjoy it...lol

Same thing here, I'm two years post op and sometimes I have no hungry at all and others I do. I want to ask the dietician because I'm not losing anymore, I think my body needs something to burn.

re: "no appetite".....I had several periods where I had "no hunger" and "no appetite"....along with "no interest in food".... IMHO it's not an unusual phase of postOp life, I've seen many Bandsters post similar comments over the years. Enjoy that gift for what it is, a break in a life that was for way-too-long controlled by what our Belly Beasts demanded.... learn how to use social time not based on 'how much', 'what' or even 'whether' you eat along with your friends.