I'm newly banded, only few weeks out now. Wondering when the weight will start to come off. I definitely notice that i am eating less, mainly because I'm not eating everything yet AND I don't want to mess anything up. Will it take me getting a fill FIRST??? I have lost a little but notice that as I start to incorporate the solids, I am getting a fee of those pounds back.

When will I see a big difference?? I know it is different for everyone though. Just anxious I guess....

First...not until it's time, not funny I know. Some docs put in a few cc at surgery and often those patiens will see early loss. The first few weeks are for healing. It is also about your body adjusting to the changes you've made. You have a forgein object in your body, you had major surgery and you are changing your lifestyle. This is a lot for the body and mind to adjust to. It isn't easy because if you have a pre op diet you followed, especially if it was most liquid; and then liquids after the surgery when you add back in the mushies and then solids, body gets all happy and grabs those calories. This is normal, it is most important that you follow the rules (yes think of them as rules) that you were given. Measure, don't drink with meals, don't do seconds, eat proteins first; I was told a min of 65 grams daily and 64 oz of calorie free liquids. It will take your full committment to this. Smile, work and it will come off when it's time for your body to start the process. Your body will change in different ways, not always the scale. Take your body measurements now and weekly and the inches might leave first.

@pink I ask myself the same question. I am 2 months post op and have lost 30 pounds. I would not believe it if the scale did not say it. I can not "tell" yet. Everyone one is different. You may start to notice the small things first. Looser fitting clothes, looking smaller in the mirror etc. Before you know it you would have lost some serious weight. Good luck!

I would say 3 months...at least that's what it took for me. Prior to that, it was a slow time-just being very patient and letting the band ride it's early stages.

Since my 4th fill of 4.5ccs total, I can now see the scale going down and I cannot eat much food at all. Actually I think I might be a tad too tight.

I have lost 32 pounds since my pre-op diet and I can sense the scale going down each week (which is new-since I was stuck at the same weight for weeks). A couple of people said "you look like you lost some weight" but that's about it-no dramatic comments. I still look at pictures and see a fat girl.

I am thinking that next 20 pounds will bring on a dramatic change and I am looking forward to it (plus it will get me in Onederland).

The band is all about patience. There will be a period where you think why did I get this done when it doesn't seem to be doing anything. Then all of a sudden you'll get the fill that does the trick and really helps.

On a side note- I noticed when I started excercising I started losing weight. I think helped to get my metabolism working!