So I have read numerous threads and have to ask reasoning on this topic. If you are staying within your calorie range before getting a fill- how is it possible to not lose weight when you are all the sudden able to lose after getting your fill but still taking in around the same calories? Why does getting a fill all the sudden change things if you are still eating the same calories?

The fill changes your hunger. You can go from really hungry every hour to no appetite for 4-6 hours once you have adequate Fluid in your band.

As far as actual weight loss? That's based on your calories and exercise level. Think of it like this- would a bracelet around your wrist make you lose weight? How about a headband? No, neither would and the Lap Band is just a band around your stomach and doesn't directly cause weight loss.

It indirectly causes weight loss by controlling your hunger.

Weight loss boils down to simple math: When you consume less calories than you burn, you will lose weight. You can have your band as tight as humanly possible and not lose weight (or even gain) if you're still consuming too many calories.

Hope that helps

Missy is right. I have consistently been able to lose weight, but not until I had enough restriction , did the hunger become manageable.

Before restriction, just another diet. After restriction, not really a diet.

Don't think of losing weight as if it were a given symmetrical line going down for each day you burn more than you consume. Your body is a reactive machine and will retain fluids if it's TOM, or you consume processed flour/sugar, or too much sodium or simple carbs. Fluids can create plateaus that last months. If you're exercising, you will retain some fluids due to your body rebuilding torn muscles. If you exercise, you can lose fat but gain weight. Weight vs. fat are two different animals.

Burning fat cells and replacing them with muscle cells will make many weight scales stop moving or even increase. This is a long long journey and one or two weeks or even months here or there are inconsequential in the long run.

tmf

Exactly as everyone above has said. Most, if not all, of us can diet.....for some period of time. I know I have failed at many diets....therefore the surgery, to control the hunger. If we could follow that magical balance between calories in vs calories burned FOR THE LONG TERM, we wouldn't be here. For me, the adjustments are what control that hunger...and they do a VERY good job of it, once you find the right level for you. Best wishes!