Hi everybody - just banded last Monday (8/18) and lost 21 lbs. in my pre-op diet, but my weight has pretty much leveled out since the surgery even though I've been consuming nothing but liquids all week - is this normal?

Yes. You were swollen and have lost water weight. Your body has to adjust now to the changes you've undergone. You will begin to lose weight in time. Congratulations on being banded.

Welcome to "Bandland"!!

Yes...very normal.

As Lady said your swollen and healing... just take it one day at time.

Did you take your starting measurements?

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

EM tomander@bell.net

Don't focus on the weight loss for the first three weeks. You'll go up some due to the surgery. You're healing and swollen and inflamed and recovering. Follow your team's rules and the weight will come off at the right time for your body. For real. Do get exercise. Walking is magical. The more you do the more you can do. Congratulations on your band and welcome to your new life! It's going to be awesome!

Edited August 24, 201411 yr by JustWatchMe

Thanks for the comments - they were really helpful.

Hi there, these early days can feel a little like slow motion but you just wait! Wait, walk a little more each time, get liquids in and start creating awareness when you're feeling hungry or taking nourishment -- just noticing. I find it helpful to notice about swallowing so take I take attention to that. You are going to do great! About the weight, it's hard not to be obsessed with the scale (at least for me); just know it's all happening, you have done the hard part. Some people find it good to put the scale away and just go by the doctor's visits, etc. And as Tom says, the measuring is really eye-opening. Whenever I wasn't losing pounds I would suddenly start falling out of my jeans. I am down four sizes in the same brand -- from 18 to 10. Honestly can't believe it. Enjoy the pulled back perspective as what happens over the coming months is amazing. I feel like I got my body back, that I'm in my body again. Best wishes to you!

Yes it will be slow in the beginning. The sooner you start moving the better you will feel. You could try short walks around your neighbourhood. Exercise will speed up the weight loss but you are recovering so take it slow. Good luck

Started walking one mile the day after surgery and now up to 2.5 miles a day. More energy every day, and feeling great.