Hello bandsters I started pre op liquid diet on July 6 weighed 338 had surgery on July 19th weighed 324 now today I weighed my self and weigh 304 is this good and I been stuck on 304 for 7 days already I haven't worked out yet and been eating good but having some squirt soda settles my stomach down I know I ain't suppose to drink carbonated but it helps , could this be cause of stuck on 304 of maybe just got to start working out? I believe I have a fill on aug 25 but I'm not sure if they will give me fill how do they go about it? Thanx

You're still in the healing process and shouldn't be concerned with weight loss yet.

Once you get a fill that gives you restriction you will start losing. Plateaus are common for up to 3 months but usually only 2 weeks. Bandsters fall into the trap of thinking that if they lost 20-30 lbs immediatly after surgery, this rapid weight loss would continue on into infinity. Not true! The weight you have lost is 90% excess Fluid retention. Depending on how obese your were before surgery will determine how much you lost right after surgery. In reality, you probably lost 3-4 lbs of fat. From this point on you may lose 2-8 lbs a month depending on how many calories you consume and how many calories you burn. 2-4 week plateaus are very common.

Until there's restriction....It's just another diet...B-52(forum member)

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BTW-yes, you are doing awesome!

Thanx you for the advice