Arent you supposed to loose the most weight in the beginning? I'm on my fifth day after the surgery and don't feel like I've lost any weight!!

Just slow down and breathe. This a process to becoming healthy. For some it can be a long process for others they see improvement quickly.

You may not have any weight loss in the beginning or you might. It's different for each person. Don't become frustrated. Talk with your doctor. That's the best place to get information.

Come here for encouragement and to read others stories. But always remember your doctor is the best one to tell you what should be happening.

Just slow down and breathe. This a process to becoming healthy. For some it can be a long process for others they see improvement quickly.

You may not have any weight loss in the beginning or you might. It's different for each person. Don't become frustrated. Talk with your doctor. That's the best place to get information.

Come here for encouragement and to read others stories. But always remember your doctor is the best one to tell you what should be happening.

Thanks a lot

Alot of us have been where you are. Post op recovery goes on for weeks. Your body is in survival mode and alot of us see little or no weight loss in those first few weeks. Some even gain as their bodies go into starvation mode. This process is all about patience......having patience for me, was the hardest part.

Hang in there...

Alot of us have been where you are. Post op recovery goes on for weeks. Your body is in survival mode and alot of us see little or no weight loss in those first few weeks. Some even gain as their bodies go into starvation mode. This process is all about patience......having patience for me' date=' was the hardest part.

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it will come off eventually . hang in there !!!!

The first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing not losing. Your concern should be following your post op diet and giving your stomach time to heal.

If you are truly concerned about weight during this time, you could always start counting calories. I actually starting tracking my calories and monitoring portion sizes from the day I got home from the hospital. I'm pretty sure this is why I lost weight consistently even while in the post op diet phase.

Arent you supposed to loose the most weight in the beginning? I'm on my fifth day after the surgery and don't feel like I've lost any weight!!

This isn't a quick fix! It's going to take time, patience, and will power in the beginning. Patience, exercise, counting calories and following lap-band rules and doctors visits in the middle. And all of the above to maintain! It's easier than without the band, but still a lot of hard work on your part!

Please don't be your own worst enemy by having unrealistic expectations right out the gate. This is a long term commitment and there's no rush. Give your body the time that it needs to heal. Follow the dietary instructions you've been given, and go for 10 minute walks if you're up to it.

I'm hoping that I will not give up and enjoy reading all the feedback and support you guys are giving me (:

You can do it. This is a marathon not a sprint!!