I have completed two full weeks of a liquid diet post of & for the last week I haven't lost a lb! I'm drinking 500 calories a day and walking for 30 minutes per day. Could my body be holding on to every ounce for I am also not visiting the bathroom much either! The first week average of 700-800 calories was the norm. I know that I'm in the healing section not the losing weight part as of yet, but 500 calories & no weight loss! Help!

I think at that low of a caloric intake that your body might be in "starvation mode" - meaning it will hold on to ALL calories you take it, and will try to not burn any stored fat for as long as possible. Now this won't last long - or people would never die of starvation - but as long as you are staying hydrated and not becoming malnourished then you WILL lose weight. Give it another week or so and see how its going. Good luck and keep us posted!

Week 3 post op. stuck at 187 for last 2 weeks, Sat starting more exercises and now into soft foods, that may help kick start me back. Think my body screaming OH NO YOU DON'T!! and dont want to give up any fat,,, too bad.. hehe its coming off

Without getting into a lot of hypothetical s, I would simply say

"Don't Worry About It"

You can look at being banded into phases, and you are still in the surgery phase, not the weight loss phase. That comes after you heal.

I know it's hard, you have been getting all rev'd up for this and you're ready to get it started. But trust me, it WILL happen!

I GAINED weight. I was apprehensive when I went to see my Dr., and he basically called me a fool, smiled, and pulled out the biggest

needle I ever saw and said "That's why I'm going to stick this in your stomach"

Well, a little exaggeration, but he did laugh at me and said that is why the band gets adjusted.

(I work in healthcare and I've seen some really big needles. Like the ones used to drain knees)

As far as the "Starvation Mode", I'm not a believer in it. At least the way it is thrown around here.

But that's another subject. Let's just say I had enough fat stored away that it would take me 6 months to starve!

Without getting into a lot of hypothetical s, I would simply say

"Don't Worry About It"

You can look at being banded into phases, and you are still in the surgery phase, not the weight loss phase. That comes after you heal.

I know it's hard, you have been getting all rev'd up for this and you're ready to get it started. But trust me, it WILL happen!

I GAINED weight. I was apprehensive when I went to see my Dr., and he basically called me a fool, smiled, and pulled out the biggest

needle I ever saw and said "That's why I'm going to stick this in your stomach"

Well, a little exaggeration, but he did laugh at me and said that is why the band gets adjusted.

(I work in healthcare and I've seen some really big needles. Like the ones used to drain knees)

As far as the "Starvation Mode", I'm not a believer in it. At least the way it is thrown around here.

But that's another subject. Let's just say I had enough fat stored away that it would take me 6 months to starve!

Thank you & you are so right about wanting to get going straight out of the gates! Patience right?!

Drink lots of water good luck

Two & half weeks with 12.lbs loss, 10 of it the first week. Doesn't seem right to lose only 2 lbs in two weeks on 500-800 calories a day. Oh well. Seeing doctor the 19th, i'm sure he'll say to stay on 800 or less calories per day so I guess slow & steady is the course of the day.

keep doing what you are doing regardless of the scale!

Without getting into a lot of hypothetical s, I would simply say

"Don't Worry About It"

You can look at being banded into phases, and you are still in the surgery phase, not the weight loss phase. That comes after you heal.

I know it's hard, you have been getting all rev'd up for this and you're ready to get it started. But trust me, it WILL happen!

I GAINED weight. I was apprehensive when I went to see my Dr., and he basically called me a fool, smiled, and pulled out the biggest

needle I ever saw and said "That's why I'm going to stick this in your stomach"

Well, a little exaggeration, but he did laugh at me and said that is why the band gets adjusted.

(I work in healthcare and I've seen some really big needles. Like the ones used to drain knees)

As far as the "Starvation Mode", I'm not a believer in it. At least the way it is thrown around here.

But that's another subject. Let's just say I had enough fat stored away that it would take me 6 months to starve!

Thanks!

keep doing what you are doing regardless of the scale!

EXACTLY! As my psych doc says "Focus on the process not the number." I know it's hard but when I am stalled this is what I keep telling myself. Also, work with your nutritionist closely. Changing up how your doing it with his/her guidance really helps!

Stay hydrated (minimum 2qts per day). ensure you getting plenty of exercise. make sure those calories are not nasty calories.....

Without getting into a lot of hypothetical s, I would simply say

"Don't Worry About It"

You can look at being banded into phases, and you are still in the surgery phase, not the weight loss phase. That comes after you heal.

I know it's hard, you have been getting all rev'd up for this and you're ready to get it started. But trust me, it WILL happen!

I GAINED weight. I was apprehensive when I went to see my Dr., and he basically called me a fool, smiled, and pulled out the biggest

needle I ever saw and said "That's why I'm going to stick this in your stomach"

Well, a little exaggeration, but he did laugh at me and said that is why the band gets adjusted.

(I work in healthcare and I've seen some really big needles. Like the ones used to drain knees)

As far as the "Starvation Mode", I'm not a believer in it. At least the way it is thrown around here.

But that's another subject. Let's just say I had enough fat stored away that it would take me 6 months to starve!

Thanks B-52 you just put it all into perceptive for me.I have been really getting on myself lately. I just need to step back and realize I am still healing and it has only been a month. It's not going to disappear over night. I can't wait to get my first fill next week.