Hi, I am new here, I am 3 1/2 weeks out and lost 12 lbs right off but have gained 6 back what is the problem? I am walking aleast 1 mile a day and 2 some days... I was told I would loose weight rapid in the first month and this is not happening... Could I be doing something wrong? I am in the mushy stage..

Angela :help:

banded 8/25/2006

What do your days' meals consist of?

Hi, I am new here, I am 3 1/2 weeks out and lost 12 lbs right off but have gained 6 back what is the problem? I am walking aleast 1 mile a day and 2 some days... I was told I would loose weight rapid in the first month and this is not happening... Could I be doing something wrong? I am in the mushy stage..

Angela :help:

banded 8/25/2006

What my surgeon's office told me many times was that the first 6 weeks were for healing. That any weight I might lose was simply a bonus, and when I went from liquids to mushy food I might gain. I'm trying really hard to keep that in mind, as I get to start mushies on Thursday, and I've been losing pretty well.

I was also told that the band is a tool, that won't work correctly until it's been filled to the right spot.

Now, other more experienced bandsters may have input on things you could do differently then you are, I'll be interested in reading replies.

Hi, My day consist of slim-fast for Breakfast and most of the time I don't drink it all...Lunch is usually broth or creamy Soup, around 3-4 I might have pudding, Jello, or yoguart. dinner is creamy soup or soupy mashed potatoes.. That is about it.. normally I just easy a creamy soup...

Thanks

Angela

First of where you are at and what is happening to you is normal. You went from liquids to mushys, there will be a gain,I had one and another one from mushys to solids most likely. Do not fret. I am suprised your Dr. told you that you would lose weight rapidly in the first month, most if not all doctors I know who do the band will tell there patients do not worry about weight loss during the first 6 weeks. The first 6 weeks is not about weight loss but about healing. You have no fill, the band is designed to work best when it is filled. Any weight loss during the pre-fill phase is a bonus. This is a journey not a race you have plenty of time to lose wieght, it has only been 3.5 weeks focus on healing first. I have a great thread for you to read that I personally wrote, maybe it will help you , hang in there, the weight loss will happen read the link below

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9148&highlight=for+struggling+new+bandsters

I hope you have read La Madam's thread. It is waaaay too early in this marathon to be worrying yourself like this. Right now, you are following your nutritional needs very well, and you are doing reasonable exercise. I think you are doing great!

The weight loss will happen. Focus on healing right now. Don't be so quick to judge yourself a failure, even though we all understand the how many times we've had our hopes up only to be dashed again. It's not going to happen this time. Take it one step at a time. This part of the journey is healing.

Thanks everyone for the replys and well wishes... Sometimes you just need someone in the same boat to let you know it is OK!!!

Angela

I'm 3.5 weeks post op too and I lost 12 pounds in two days and have gained back 5. I know how frusturated you must feel. It's hard when my family who lives in another state keeps asking "how much weight have you lost?" They freaked when I told them I gained! I tried to explain why, but they don't get it. I do applaud you for exercising and eating right - I have struggled with that. Keep up the good work, thanks for the motivation and know you are not alone!

Courtney