I was banded on may the 4th and I lost only 4pounds since the surgery so hurt right now but since I started with the two weeks liquid diet before the surgery I'm down 21 pounds help! Need incouragement!

Thank you all

I think the first month is always the roughest. You go through so many emotions, I had the blues that sense off loss. I agree that this is the month to heal your body, rest, take it slow and let your body adjust to your new stomach and the incisions have to heal as well. Get plenty of hydration. Take this time to look up recipes for lapband, high protein shake recipes, I didn't realize in the beginning, I thought I had to be losing the week I was out of surgery...the real weight loss begins a month to even the second year!!!! Hang in there it will all come together in the big picture!

you are still down 21 lbs. Get yourself back in the game. Check what you are eating. You still have to have your first fill...right?

Yes I'm still down 21 pounds in all but only lost 4 pounds since the surgery (may 4)

No had no fills yet

Thanks for the words of encouragement I really do need to hear all of your stories this is really helpful to me I feel like there is hope

Red, how are you doing now? Just thought I would check in on ya.

Thanks for checking in I'm taking things slow. I have to change my mind flame the way I was thinking this was going to beat me but it's not it's hard but I can do this just pray for me and you all encouraging words is really helping me

Will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers...you CAN do this!