I am so frustrated. My surgery was July 1st. My starting weight in January of this year was 247. I am now 205. However I have had no loss in almost 3 weeks. My port incision was infected so I have not had a fill yet. I have had no appetite since my band. I do eat three meals a day but not reaching my calories or protein goal. I was still having significant pain under my shoulder so I do have an appt. For an upper Gi. I also sometimes feel like my throat is closing. Also is it normal to not be able to sleep on your left side??

Relax, this is so normal. I lost 12 lbs the first two weeks and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. You're still in the healing phase. Many of us don't lose weight and lose our appetite till our bands are adjusted and we're exercising.

If you're not consuming enough Protein your body will tear down muscle and use it for fuel.

Thanks 2muchfun.

I have trouble sleeping on my left side now. and if I ate late or drank anything if I turn to my left side I will have a bit of reflux.

hi you have done well especially as you have had an infection , as said before you are still healing and in early days still , glad you have an appointment booked though , needs checking out just to be sure , then hopefully you can fly ! this journey is full of ups and downs along the way , keep gong and goodluck x

I didn't lose until the third fill--three months after surgery.

i had my surgery done in september 2012 i lost a little weight right after surgery where i did not eat but then after i healed i really didnt start loosing weight until jan 2013 after they started working on my fills you are doing really well being that you had an infection good luck on your journey

Don't be discouraged. And congratulations on your success so far!

Losing 40+ pounds this year instead of gaining -- I'd take it. And know you're on your way to all the rest but come on, you're doing great! Pat yourself on the back and consider the big picture (no pun intended). Forty? Yippee!