My starting weight was 324 lbs. The first week post-op i lost 21lbs. But the last two weeks i have only dropped 3lbs which is starting to concern me. I have eating under 1500 calories a day. I have been working out hard the last week and the weight but the results are not showing?

You lost ALOT in the first week or so. Not to be a downer but I am a slow loser and average 1 pound a week. That is pretty normal so don't be shocked if you are only losing 1-2 pounds per week.

Did your surgeon clear you for "working out hard?" This time post-op is for healing and not worrying about losing weight. You need lots of rest and Protein for your body to heal. If you are wearing yourself out your body cannot heal as quickly. The only time I weigh in is when I go to the doctor; I don't even own a scale. If you are really worried, you should talk to your surgeon. I was told that only walking should be done for several weeks after surgery. My surgeon will let me know when I can get more intense. I was banded on October 19th and I am still taking it easy; I walk more and more every day but that is it.

Good Luck to you.

Did your surgeon clear you for "working out hard?" This time post-op is for healing and not worrying about losing weight. You need lots of rest and Protein for your body to heal. If you are wearing yourself out your body cannot heal as quickly. The only time I weigh in is when I go to the doctor; I don't even own a scale. If you are really worried, you should talk to your surgeon. I was told that only walking should be done for several weeks after surgery. My surgeon will let me know when I can get more intense. I was banded on October 19th and I am still taking it easy; I walk more and more every day but that is it.

Good Luck to you.

Thanks, I was just getting ready to get on my eliptcal!! Guess I will go out and walk instead. I was banded oct 18 and havent done much in the way of exercise. I lost 10 first wk and now about 2 more.

You really are doing Great!!!!!

Patrick, 1-2 lbs is right where you want to be. It's not healthy to drop weight left and right as it causes kidney issues. As stated by others... chill out dude! My doc's got me out of work for 2 weeks, nothing over 10 lbs for 4 weeks and no bowling for 5 weeks! You **NEED** to let your body heal. You had things punched through those muscles, parts were cut and moved. The fact that you dropped 21 in the first week should be viewed as a gift not the norm!

Take it easy and let your body heal. THEN worry about your food consumption. THEN worry about how much you should work out and how hard.

When exactly where you banded?