Hi! Happy to find an online support group for LapBand patients! During 2 week pre-op diet through one week post op visit, I lost 18.5lbs. Since then, I've only managed to lose a pound. Nurse told me not to be discouraged if I don't lose any weight between one week post op visit and first fill on 10/28/13. I am hungry, and on weekends I tend to push the limits. Anything can slip though this sucker. My understanding is that the band is simply sitting there, so perhaps I should be using this time to heal, and still make good food and beverage choices like I did during my 2 week pre-op diet? Can somebody please confirm this? A 1 pound loss in a month is disheartening, especially since I attend a water aerobics class 4-5 times a week, and do a strength training class once a week. Thanks in advance for your support.

Hi! Happy to find an online support group for LapBand patients! During 2 week pre-op diet through one week post op visit, I lost 18.5lbs. Since then, I've only managed to lose a pound. Nurse told me not to be discouraged if I don't lose any weight between one week post op visit and first fill on 10/28/13. I am hungry, and on weekends I tend to push the limits. Anything can slip though this sucker. My understanding is that the band is simply sitting there, so perhaps I should be using this time to heal, and still make good food and beverage choices like I did during my 2 week pre-op diet? Can somebody please confirm this? A 1 pound loss in a month is disheartening, especially since I attend a water aerobics class 4-5 times a week, and do a strength training class once a week. Thanks in advance for your support.

I was told it was a time for focusing on healing. Eat gently and make your very best food choices. I chose to eat organic foods so my body was not having to deal with pesticides and hormones, as well as heal itself.

You may want to decide to nip the "pushing limits" in the bud right now. It will be very exciting when you see the weight just coming off every time you step on the scale!!

I had to have some serious talks with myself about priorities every now and again. What do I really want?

Glad you like to exercise!!! that will come in very handy!

~hiddn

This stage is really about healing. You'll likely need 2 or 3 fills before having any restriction.

My advice is as was suggested. Start making the right food choices even though you may find yourself feeling a little hungry for now. You want to start this journey off on the right foot. You've invested a lot in this procedure. You don't want to sabotage yourself right out of the gate!

Don't worry about weight loss right now. Let your body recover from surgery & get your first fill appointment booked as soon as you can.

Called the nurse yesterday morning. She said when patients come for their first fill she'd like them to be within a 5 lb. range of where they were at their 1 week post-op appointment. Phew. I've been able to maintain, but it has been hard without the fill. Thanks for your comments!