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I was just banded on November 21st. I would like to set myself a Christmas weight loss goal but I don't know what to expect to lose being that I was just banded. I have already lost 22 pounds (8 of those pounds since surgery) but I don't expect to be losing that quickly the whole time. Does anyone have a sense of what the average may be for the first month after being banded? I plan on eating healthy, Protein heavy meals with little to no snacking in between (once I'm back to regular eating of course). I won't be able to start exercising regularly until after the holidays. I know it differs per person, but I was just hoping to get a roundabout idea. I also have a wedding I'm going to be in on January 13th so I would like to set a goal for that date as well. Thanks!! :)

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I gained 5 lbs the first month after I was banded. The doctor said it was from going back to foods instead of just being on liquids. Of course it came back off. I wouldn't set a one-month goal. :)

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I agree with Kim. I have been banded since Sept 14 and I am at a stand still. Everyone including the doctors are telling me that I have to wait for more fills. I have had two fills now, each 2cc. so I have a total of 4, but they say you don't really feel restriction until your 3 or 4th fill.

If I would have set a goal for the first month, I would have lost 16lbs (due to liquid diet) but gained back 5lbs on and off in Nov. I am trying very hard not to be discourage b/c everyone is right, it's a process, not a quick fix.

Good luck! :)

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I'd not set a goal, but just work on good habits. A lot of people don't lose weight during this time. I was up and down like 2 lbs weeks 2-4. Finally started losing week 5. So if you are like this, you'll only set yourself up for disappointment.

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