I'm about a month out from surgery. The first week I lost 11 pounds because I had no hunger at all. The next three weeks I lost just two pounds total. I'm scheduled for a possible first fill in a few days.

I've been told that it might take four-five fills before I get any restriction. I've also read that the most weight loss occurs in the first few months after surgery. Do most people just white-knuckle it until they hit the green zone? How do people lose so much without restriction? Do some lose very little and really hit their stride in four-five months? I guess I don't know what to expect... Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I read that people lose the bulk of their weight during the beginning stages of surgery .... I interpretted that as within the first 9-12 months after surgery since a lot of the studies that I looked at viewed patients 2 and 5 years out. I think since the band is a lifelong "appliance" ... the first 9-12 months seems like its appropropriate to call the first few months after the procedure.

At least that's what Im telling myself

I'm about a month out from surgery. The first week I lost 11 pounds because I had no hunger at all. The next three weeks I lost just two pounds total. I'm scheduled for a possible first fill in a few days.

I've been told that it might take four-five fills before I get any restriction. I've also read that the most weight loss occurs in the first few months after surgery. Do most people just white-knuckle it until they hit the green zone? How do people lose so much without restriction? Do some lose very little and really hit their stride in four-five months? I guess I don't know what to expect... Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

In my case, yes I white-knuckled it until the band started to work. I actually gained weight 2 months after surgery, where you only lost 2 lbs. My Dr. said not to worry. He knew I was not good at dieting, self control, etc., and explained to me just how the whole process works.

That's why it's referred to "Bandster Hell"

Also, the more you have to loose, the more you will drop in those early months.

This is what's going on with me...I see all kinds of people loosing 60+ pounds in a matter of 2-3 months and wonder, how is that possible? I haven't lost a pound in fact I more than likely gained who knows...I get my second fill tomorrow...my first one gave me no restriction. I've talked to many people who told me that they started off just like I did, and it wasn't until 4-5 months or more later, that they actually had restriction and lost the most weight...just look at B-52...he is a success and it sounds like he lost the same way we are in the beginning.

I just had my first fill today and I actually had gained a little weight. However I'm trying not to get discouraged because many people have said it may take a few fills before you get your sweet spot. I have faith this will work. I am just happy I feel SOME restriction now. BTW, I received 5.5 cc today. I'm happy :-)

I just had my first fill today and I actually had gained a little weight. However I'm trying not to get discouraged because many people have said it may take a few fills before you get your sweet spot. I have faith this will work. I am just happy I feel SOME restriction now. BTW, I received 5.5 cc today. I'm happy :-)

5.5cc can be quite an initial kick for a 1st fill. Unless you have a large band. Either way, follow your Dr.'s instructions following a fill, and be careful.

Bypass patients lose a lot during the first few months. Bandsters, not always so much. I didn't really start losing until about 4-5 months post-op when my fills really kicked in. My surgeon didn't have me dieting. Bands don't do anything until they are adjusted properly. He said to expect me to lose before then was just torture.

Yeah wow they gave me 3ccs for my first fill. I wonder how much they will be giving me tomorrow...