I got banded on 3/9 and I'm concerned about my weight loss. Here are the details.

10 day Full liquid Diet prior

7 days of Clear liquids after (1 more day!!!)

7 days of Full Liquid in week 2 (can't friggen wait!)

So I'm 16 days into this modified diet and 6 days banded.

I've lost 32lbs. I started at 328lbs and now weigh 296lbs. I'm losing weight at a rate of 2lbs a day.

I am following the diet exactly. On day 5 my nutritionist allowed me to go up to 1/2 cup of Breakfast shake once a day.

Should I be worried?

Thanks!

I wouldn't be too worried unless you're having trouble getting in enough liquids. Most of the weight loss at this point is Water weight anyway.

How do you feel? That may be as important as anything else. What does your doc say?

I also lost weight at a rate of about two pounds a day. My weight loss stopped when I started on thicker foods. I would not be too worried it is mainly the liquid diet.

As long as doc says you're OK, I'd be awfully proud, if I were you, for sticking to that rigid diet! You're off to an amazing start! Relax and enjoy it.

Did you get any Better Than Boullion? Really hearty and satisfying.

Thanks for the support folks. I'm off the diet tonight per my nutritionist and on the Full Liquid. WOOHOO!

I did no preop diet, but follow the rules religiously now. Its been one week and I went from 349 to 324. Loving it.

Hey Guy's, I'm a 3/8/07 band baby and am down 12 lbs as last night. Also being strong and following MD's orders. WT.240 lbs day of surgury.

Yeah, I'm not going to be upset if it slows down. I don't want to lose weight this fast. I plan to do my best to avoid the need to have plastic surgery (ie. working out as much as physically possible etc..)

It still hasn't slowed. I lost 2 more last night. 293 and flying off of me.

Oh yeah, I also don't want to have to buy new clothes so fast (written while smiling!!!)

And don't forget - a full intestinal tract - which is what you normally have when you are eating solids - weighs anywhere from 5-15 pounds depending on your size. When you go to liquids - you cut that weight out. Liquids run right through.

Don't panic when you start eating solids and loss either slows or stops for a few days.

Congrats on the loss! As long as you aren't dizzy or weak, you are probably just fine. If in doubt - call your doc.

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