Hi All,

I just wanted to share my experience, because I have seen some threads about this, and maybe this can give some hope to some of you that are struggling.

I had my surgery on April 26th, and the first week after I lost about 16 lbs. (7kg) The next two weeks I lost nothing. I was disappointed and my nutritionist even told me I hadn't lost enough. (what does she know) All that together was making me feel really bad, so I was making some poor food choices trying to stick to the liquids/mushies thing. But every one here on lbt kept telling me this time was for healing and not weight loss, so i decided I wasn't going to worry about the scales any more.

By week 3, I could get down any thing I tried to eat with no problems, so I decided instead of trying to stick to something that wasn't working for me, I would just move to solid foods and make healthier food choices. And guess what? It worked! I feel full after eating very little food, but the food I'm eating is healthy solid food. I'm now about to start week 4, and all my body functions have returned to normal, and the best part? I started losing again! I'm losing around 100 to 200 grams a day, which should add up to about 1kg a week which is about 2.2lbs, that is excellent progress.

So don't loss hope guys, a week ago I would have told you I'm failing at this whole band thing, I guess I just didn't give it enough time. The weight loss will happen when your body is over the shock of the whole thing, and things can return to normal. Good luck to everyone!

That is great to hear Kat since I have followed your journey so far.

My original date was close to yours (April 21).

Don't give up and Good Luck:biggrin1:

Thanks, K@t,

I was band on May 1st, and, like you, dropped a lot of weight pretty quickly. I was really discouraged this morning when the scale said I had gained 3 pounds this week. I don't even know how that is possible since I have not been drinking more than about 11 calories a day.

I know this is supposed to be a time for healing, but it is still discouraging! Thanks for your post. I think I will have my husband hide the scale for now.

I read on here about peoples losing 10 pounds a month. (and They encourage me)

I lose about 3-5 pounds and I'm very happy to lose it slow as long as I lose lol.

I'm happy your back on the losing side LOL and I hope to join you soon!

Doing okay with my new fill so far Been empty for a few months and I gained back like 12 pounds :second:

I am on week 3 and terrified to eat solids. I do here and there, and feel guilty like I am tearing my stitches around the band. I was told you still want things to slide through easily and not make the stomach work. Hopefully it is not a big deal. I am sure happy for you. I hope going on to solids is ok. I know my bowels have been all screwed up for three weeks. Too much milk drinks I think. Anyway, good luck and congrats.

Glad to hear things are starting to work out as planned! Keep posting so we can keep up with your success.

I am on week 3 and terrified to eat solids. I do here and there, and feel guilty like I am tearing my stitches around the band. I was told you still want things to slide through easily and not make the stomach work. Hopefully it is not a big deal. I am sure happy for you. I hope going on to solids is ok. I know my bowels have been all screwed up for three weeks. Too much milk drinks I think. Anyway, good luck and congrats.

Nurse

Weeks 3-4 are more mushie stage. What are you eating? They should be things you could eat if you didn't have teeth. It's supposed to be a gradual transition to solids. Don't rush too soon.

I have a good list of soft foods that my Dr. gave me. I can give it to you if you want.