I was 262 going in for Banding on June 29 I was 242 on Monday 244 on Wednesday & today I'm 247 what is happening? This is discouraging!!

Yes it can be but maybe the scales are off or it could be some fluid. Ok

TOM?

Nope!

Yes it can be discouraging with the scales going up and down. In my case the drs office scales were off.

Sometimes people do retain fluid. I thought maybe I should explain better.

Thank you but when you have this done & drink drink drink & more of protein you want to see something. I have not had a tightening but I thought I would have lost 25 pounds by now! Ugh...

My Doc told me u will fluctuate within 7bls throughout the day n week...as long ur within the 7pounds ur ok..this is normal

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Just take a deep breath and relax. You're only seven weeks out from surgery so you're still probably healing a bit and just getting started on your journey. Even at 247 you're down 15 pounds which is something you should CELEBRATE!! Everyone loses at a different rate and has a different journey. Do the things everyong says -- count calories, exercise, drink your water. Your weight is going to vary from day to day, and even throughout the day. It'll all even out for you. Good luck!

I'm also 7 weeks post op today! And I am going through phases where I gained a pound...honestly the only weight I lost was from my pre op plan....don't get discouraged!! I have days too....try downloading my fitness pal! Helps track what you are eating! Be honest with what you eat! I have read that some people don't start seeing huge results until a few months after! Be proud of what you lost! It's hard work!!!

Thank you so much for all the support & responses it really what I needed.

Congrats to you too!!!

Put away the scale. The only time I step on a scale is when I go in for my monthly adjustment. I know everyone is excited about being banded and to some degree want to check to see if the band is "working" for them. If you follow you doctors post op diet and exercise plan the band will work for you. Be honest and patient with yourself.

I think you should try avoiding the scale for a while. I myself am batteling the scale temptation but i have noticed that when I weigh myself only once a week I see a drop in weight but when I weigh my self two or more times a week my weight fluctuates and that tends to discourage me! Good luck on your weight loss journey!

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