I am about 4 weeks post-op and go in for my first fill next week. The first couple of weeks I dropped weight quickly, but now that I am able to eat solid foods again I feel like I am at a stand still. I try to eat healthy and eat small portions, but I think I am just able to eat too much. Am I not being disciplined enough or is this common before your first fill?

Hi Lilly -- I am having the same thing. Tho I did have my first fill (.5cc) a few days ago. I am told it may take some time to get nicely restricted...hang in there

Hey there. I had my band put in 30/12/12, and he put some fluid in during the op. And even only 11 days out and i think im in the green zone. Were only allowed 1/2 a cup of food 3 or less meals a day. And on my 1 an only week of mushies half way through at breakfast im not hungry just coffee and im totally happy!! I hope your adjustments start working!!

Remember, all of us heal differently for a few weeks after surgery. Some will lose lots of weight first 14 days, the rest of us will be a holding state. Be patient on everything. It took a long time for us to get heavy and then we tried many diets for a long time. For some, the weight loss can be over 2 years. It's about how to adapt, eat properly and then maintain our new healthy bodies.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Keep in mind a couple things: The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating and fills don't make you lose weight.

The band is supposed to keep your satiated on less food for longer periods of time and burning more calories than you consume is what makes you lose weight.

Here's a really great link that I think may help you: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Also, many don't lose at all during the first 4-6 weeks post surgery, so the fact you did you lose is outstanding. You have to remember your body has gone through a lot and putting it back on solid foods is yet another big adjustment. Be patient and give it time. As long as you're sticking to band sized portions and restricting calories, the weight will come off.

Best wishes.

Missy is right- you have been through a lot. It is totally normal for this to happen. Some people don't lose at all the first month, but most either slow the loss or gain a little once going back on normal foods.

Just try to take a deep breath and stay relaxed- stress makes you produce cortisol and that will make you fat hold on tight.

we all want to start losing the moment we leave the operating room but it just doesn't happen. First you need to heal from the shock to the body and then the anount of food you are not eating. The body will start dumping toxin from you body durning this period so you are doing something. Stay with the diet and rest and drink a lot of water. Take a laxative to get thing moving and keeo it that way that is how the pounds get off. good luck and hang in there it will come.

Are you measuring your protein? My doctor wanted me from the time I started mushies to measure out 3 oz protein. This is a Will power diet for now.