Hey everyone! My surgery was 6 weeks ago and I've only lost 18 lbs. I know everyone is different, but just wondering where everyone else is/was at this point?

I am 10weeks today...I'm down 30.5lbs!

Hey everyone! My surgery was 6 weeks ago and I've only lost 18 lbs. I know everyone is different' date=' but just wondering where everyone else is/was at this point?[/quote']

What are your stats? Do you have more or less to lose?

The average is 1-2 pounds a week. You've lost 3 pounds a week.

I'm about 6 weeks post-op and down 20 pounds.

6 weeks out I was down 15 or so lbs

Are you guys counting anything lost during your pre-op diet?

I will be 6 wks on the 27th. My total loss has been 25 lbs. 18 pre op, 7 post op. I feel like mine is slow also. I keep telling myself that my goal is to lose 65 lbs which isn't as much as some others goals. I also remind myself that my dr is still dealing with my meds to regulate my thyroid due to having mine removed several years ago. On my one month band date I rejoined my local gym:) I am doing 1 hour of Zumba 4 days per week. We have to remind ourselves that even if it is only 1 step forward, it is a step in the right direction:) hoping my weight loss will pick up next month!

I'm eight weeks out and down 43!

23 pre op. 8 weeks post op an additional 25 for a total of 48.

Wow you guys down 40+lbs are amazing!!! Great job! What were your starting weights & your goals? Most importantly, what does your typically daily menu consist of? I could use any helpful tips!!!

Wow you guys down 40+lbs are amazing!!! Great job! What were your starting weights & your goals? Most importantly' date=' what does your typically daily menu consist of? I could use any helpful tips!!![/quote']

Keep in mind 23 of my 48 was pre op. I started at 275.5. Banded 12/21. No exercise yet aside from walking as I'm not cleared for it yet. The only thing I'm doing is limiting my carbs and eating my 3oz of Protein 3 times per day. I have no fill and don't feel I need one. I was very mentally prepared for this and am not expecting the band to work miracles for me or anything like that. I eat solid food (no shakes or soups) and I average 800-1000 cals per day. But I also feel like I'm one of the lucky ones...the 3oz of protein holds me for 4-5 hours with no snacking in between. I think everyone is different. Focus on one day at a time and just keep on going! It may feel slow but it will get here faster than you think and the time is going to pass anyway right? :-)

Keep in mind 23 of my 48 was pre op. I started at 275.5. Banded 12/21. No exercise yet aside from walking as I'm not cleared for it yet. The only thing I'm doing is limiting my carbs and eating my 3oz of Protein 3 times per day. I have no fill and don't feel I need one. I was very mentally prepared for this and am not expecting the band to work miracles for me or anything like that. I eat solid food (no shakes or soups) and I average 800-1000 cals per day. But I also feel like I'm one of the lucky ones...the 3oz of protein holds me for 4-5 hours with no snacking in between. I think everyone is different. Focus on one day at a time and just keep on going! It may feel slow but it will get here faster than you think and the time is going to pass anyway right? :-)

Thanks so much!!! You are doing great. I am trying to figure out what is going to work for me. I hope once I figure it out my body doesn't go crazy & decide I need to change it up again. Lol!

Let me see 3 lbs per week x 52 weeks wow 156 pounds a year. Don't worry follow your program it will happen.

Help! I'm scared to have the lap band procedure. My surgery is Feb.26,2013. I was overwhelmed at pre-op seminar today. Anyone else scared??

kdkrocks, I have not had surgery yet, but I am completely at peace about it. My suggestion to you would be to write down your concerns and address them with your doctor. Mine has been great about answering questions and putting me at ease! Take a deep breath...we can do this!