Hi I am being banded on Tuesday. I was wanting to know how much people lost in the first 6 weeks postop and what to expect right after surgery

I am 6 weeks out today and I have lost 23 pounds. I was told by the dietician that this is more than normal, she said the average is 10 pounds

The first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing, not losing. Weight loss generally comes once you're back on a regular diet and can eat regular foods. So, don't be discouraged if you don't lose right away.

Hi I am being banded on Tuesday. I was wanting to know how much people lost in the first 6 weeks postop and what to expect right after surgery

I will be 6 post op tomorrow...I am down 39lbs...I'm still healing...I have good days and bad but I won't give up...I will be praying for your speedy recovery

During thAt time i lost 10 lbs or so, not too much, but i wasnt really concerned about it. The first couple weeks after surgery ate for healing not losing.

I am almost 4 weeks post op, I have lost 11, but the last 2 weeks have pretty much been a stand still since i starting back on regular food, but my nutritionist said it would happen and that i shouldn't count on loosing much at all and its even normal to gain some back.

I am new at this and had my surgery Feb 15, 2013 and have lost only 12lbs, I had a fill on my 4 week visit. I am a little discouraged cause I have not lost anything more. I go back to the Dr. on April 18th and would like to be down about 10lbs to show progress. I feel as if I am doing something wrong or missing something here. I am in the Jacksonville FL area so if there is anyone that wants to be buddies I am open to that as well.

Thank you to all that reply.

I was banded 2/21 at 287lbs. My first fill was scheduled 3/21, 4 weeks later, and I was 274, so I lost 13lbs. I did not get a fill because I had no appetite or desire to eat. Had a check up this morning (4/3) and now 269lbs, so 5lbs in two weeks. Doc was impressed and said that is excellent. Sounded low to me (I want it all gone now lol), but 2.5lbs a week is good. I did get a fill, up to 6cc.

Next check is in 2 weeks, my goal is to beat 5lbs!

Yay! Congrats! If you have a certain success that you would like to share that you are finding that helped you please share. I have found being raises in the error that I was I was taught to finish your plate. I find that this is 80% mental . Old habits are hard to break and I am working hard on it. I have learned a bunch just the last day reading the different success stories. Good luck and look forward to cheering you on throughout your success. Input like this keeps me motivated. Thanks for sharing.

OK take it from me (6 DAYS post op) you can never NEVER guess how your body's going to react to all the recent change lol I have lost as of today 11.2 pounds!! What?! Crazyness. Now I'm sure I will slow down now that my body's feeling better and awake but still even if I got threw my first 4 weeks and only lost 11 pounds I'd be happy because I wasn't trying. I simply wanted my Body to heal and I provided it doctor recommended high protein foods (pour off the spoon/purees) and it just so happened to drop some which is good. I think whether you gain, lose, or maintain in the first few weeks its just your body getting acclimated to its new best friend aka the band haha. I hope you all have good luck....can't wait to see your progress down the line.