I will be 2 weeks post op tomorrow. I have lost 8 lbs since surgery. What's the normal range? I am on full liquids for the first 4 weeks then add mushies after that. I had the plication with the band so I'm not hungry. But I haven't lost a pound since last week. I know that I've lost some inches though. Any thoughts??

1-2lbs per week

your still healing, i really wouldnt worry about losing weight for a short while. tmf would

say not for 4 to 6 weeks and i happen to agree.

just focus on the inches lost rather then the numbers on a scale.

you sound as if you are doing so well. keep positive thoughts only.

Thanks carolinagirl. My surgeon didn't say whether I did ok or not when I went for my post op last Thursday. He's so quiet it's hard to get him to say much unless I ask loads of questions. I have been steadily losing inches. My clothes are getting too big but I don't want to shop yet. I want to put it off as long as I can. I'm down a total of 20 lbs. since I started the pre-op diet.

Thanks carolinagirl. My surgeon didn't say whether I did ok or not when I went for my post op last Thursday. He's so quiet it's hard to get him to say much unless I ask loads of questions. I have been steadily losing inches. My clothes are getting too big but I don't want to shop yet. I want to put it off as long as I can. I'm down a total of 20 lbs. since I started the pre-op diet.

sounds like success to me. why ruin it by getting on a scale to read fickle numbers that change all day long??? LOL you promise to just keep asking alot of questions no matter what

I was banded on Aug 6 and have lost 16 pounds post-op and now in Stage 1(mushies).

As difficult as it is, try not to compare your weight loss to others, even those with the band. We are all different and we all have different starting points which means that our weight loss will be different. the important thing is to follow your doctor's guidelines.

how soon could one go back to work after having the lapband done? I am a dental assistant and not sure how much time to ask for when the time comes .

My dr Said 1-2 lbs a week also. It is faster in the beginning, but mine has slowed. Still losing a lb a week though. At least in not gaining and my body is changing. I am exercising so I am getting more firm and going down in sizes even if the scale isn't moving much.

how soon could one go back to work after having the lapband done? I am a dental assistant and not sure how much time to ask for when the time comes .

I had surgery on wed. Stayed home thurs. and went to work fri. I was slow and tried to sit a lot. It depends if they will let you take it easy for a few days.

how soon could one go back to work after having the lapband done? I am a dental assistant and not sure how much time to ask for when the time comes .

I took off of work a week. Let your body rest, get your walking in, and be safe.

how soon could one go back to work after having the lapband done? I am a dental assistant and not sure how much time to ask for when the time comes .

Hi chenie69

I took 2 weeks off, but I feel after a week I was good to go. I guess it depends on how strenuous your job is. I work in an office setting, sitting at a desk, sl 1 week would have been fine. But get rest! You will be tired for a bit!! Good luck!!

I could have written your post. I'm 16 days post op and feel like I have lost inches but the scale is slow to budge. I've lost about 9 post op.

For me bout 12 to 15 a mon

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