Hello fellow banders! I have a quick question. I was banded about 3 weeks ago. I have lost about 20 lbs thus far. The only thing is that I am holding steady and have not lost any more weight in a few days. Is this typical? (To lose a few pounds before your first fill). My first fill is oct 9th. I'm hoping to either lose a few more pounds by then. In the mean time, any comments and or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-Kelli

Hi Kelli,

For me that was my pattern. I would lose and then have a while where I didn't. I think the body needs to adjust.

One thing that helped me was to stop weighing myself a lot. It made me crazy if I was on plan one day and didn't lose weight (which wasn't realistic). So I only weighed 1X a month. My clothes getting looser really gave me the indication of how I was doing.

Best of luck

The average weight loss with the band is 1-2 pounds per week so you definitely can't expect to lose every day. In fact, you can't even expect to lose every week. You have to remember, the weight didn't come on overnight and it won't come off overnight either.

The best thing you can do is to track your calories, stick to band sized portions, and exercise. If you do these things the weight will come off.

Best wishes.

Slow and steady wins the prize!

Hello fellow banders! I have a quick question. I was banded about 3 weeks ago. I have lost about 20 lbs thus far. The only thing is that I am holding steady and have not lost any more weight in a few days. Is this typical? (To lose a few pounds before your first fill). My first fill is oct 9th. I'm hoping to either lose a few more pounds by then. In the mean time, any comments and or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-Kelli

ahhhgghhh!!! please please please stay away from the scale. Missy said it nice and I agree with her 100%. don't weigh yourself more than once a month. the scale is a number and you don't need to get on it much as long as you are following the rules. the weight will take care of itself if do what you are supposed to.

In fact, you can't even expect to lose every week. You have to remember, the weight didn't come on overnight and it won't come off overnight either.

You can expect it but it may just lead to constant disappointment and frustration....Been there and done that!