Hey everyone, i had my surgery may 7th in Chicago IL at Mercy Hospital. Beginning weight was 268.0 before liquid diet. Lost 14lbs on liquid diet. surgery weight was 251 now one month out I am 240.8. I have not lost much weight and makes me sad cause I am following what the Drs say and do. I have to be doing something wrong. Can you guys give me some advise to kick start my weight loss?

Thanks and good luck on all your weight loss goals

I don't know what to tell you other than that I really feel it's gotta be about more than just the numbers. You've lost 11 pounds right? For one month that seems amazing to me!! I picked lap band over gastric for one reason because I didn't want to lose too fast - were you expecting something different? I hope you don't get too discouraged becasue if you're doing what the drs said then you're doing it all right! Hang in there - everyone's experience is bound to be a little bit different. Have you tried a new exercise program or something different with foods that could stir things up and maybe help? best of luck to you!

You are doing good! I only lost 15 lbs including liquid diet. I did the lap band for the same reason. If you loose too fast your skin will sag. I do not own a scale. It will happen.

Over ten pounds in one month is great!!

You are doing good! I only lost 15 lbs including liquid diet. I did the lap band for the same reason. If you loose too fast your skin will sag. I do not own a scale. It will happen.

I like that you said that. I own one but I DO NOT let myself weigh myself more than once a month. If you look and feel good it doesn't matter as much what you weigh, right?

Thank you all. I know i should be happy with the results but i keep going on youtube and people are losing 30 in a month. Lol i just want to see the scale move a bit more. I workout only 3times a week but will start doing it daily so i get ever chance to burn Fat. I am happy i did this surgery it has so far saved my life. Thank you all for your support feeling better

I weigh myself daily. I should really stop that huh

You are doing FANTASTIC!

I think there is a general misconception that the weight will "simply melt off in enormous quantities" like in gastric bypass. It doesn't. Period. We are considered a success when we loose 1-2 lbs a week.

You selected banding, which is MUCH healthier in the long run. And statistics have shown that while GB's will loose faster in the beginning, by year 3, bandsters have caught up AND are more successful at keeping the weight off long term. Plus we get the added advantages of:

1) No digestive issues - we do not loose any of our stomach!

2) We can have 'tune-ups' or a fill. GB have no such recourse.

3) Band is adjustable - no "one size fits all". It can be unfilled if necessary and re-filled as needed.

4) We learn to eat correctly long term as we journey to the Green Zone and IF WE CHOOSE to comply with our required eating plans, have a greater chance of long term success than GB's

My Gastroenterologist told me he wanted to tell people who wanted GB to consider the number of new cases he got each year of people who had had GB and now were in serious or life threatening gastric situations (like cancer) and who seriously complicated his ability to help them. He was totally anti bypass, but very supportive of LapBand.

All this to say, give yourself a break - you're doing fabulous!

Thank you barb I needed that and thanks to you all. I shall cut myself a break

I lost 4lbs the first month doing everything right! I was sooo depressed! Now here I am today, 2 1/2 weeks shy of my one year bandiversary, and I hit 101lbs lost! I'm so happy! I truely believe consistency over time wins the race! You're doing great, keep up the good work!

Wow great job. that is wonderful and you have now inspired me more. great job its great

I was reading your post along with some other I plan to have my band in September I see some people talking about cancer with the band in another forum but I researched and didn't find any supporting information for that...maybe u have some insight...or am I missing something....thanx in advance

I have never heard about cancer in regards to lap band. But i will go search it too and let you know

I was just banded last week and have lost since then. I came into the banding process since I do know how to lose weight. I lost 102 pounds in 2 years but could not keep it all off. I have found through TOPS ( Take Off Pounds Sensibly) how to gradually lose and maintain weight in the long run. I was banded because even with working out 5-7 hours a week and eating reasonably I put back on 35 pounds and could not get my control back. I can tell you that losing 1-2 pounds a week is much easier on your system and it does not cause skin sagging or massive hair loss. I have a friend who had GB in November and has lost over 80 pounds but her her hair is falling out and she looks 10 years older. So be patient... it is worth waiting for!!