I lost 50 lbs in the last 18 months on the band. I switched to the sleeve because of my poor weight loss(I presently weigh 290).

Now I fear my sleeve experience will be as bad as my band experience.

Has anyone stArted out this slow and still been successful?

The first week I was so frustrated because I was in the hospital 2 nights and came home to weigh myself and I had GAINED 10 pounds! I realized later that much of it was swelling from the surgery. I didn't start losing any weight until about 9 days post-op. I'm sure it's different for everyone. Don't worry! It's still very early. You'll see the scale move, almost before your very eyes! lol

Your body is going through a ton of changes right now, but I promise you, the weight will start coming off. Like BonBon said, you have a lot of swelling from the surgery, maybe retaining water and who knows what else. But, relax, it will happen. And don't compare your weight loss to anyone else's, because everyone loses differently.

Be easy on yourself. This is a delicate journey and before you know it, the weight will drop off. How much do you eat and drink at this point?

I came home from a 24 hr hospital stay weighing 12 more pounds than when I went in. I was upset as this presented all the weight I had lost on my pre-op diet. I was on IV with anti nauseua meds, antibotics, antacids all flowing freely in my IV bags during my hospital stay. Be patient, once you had a chance to lose all that fluid it will come off quickly those first few months before slowing down. Just keep your fluids and protein drinks-you will do great.