I was banded 4/13/7. To date I have lost about 13 pounds. I was down 20 pounds but when I went from Clear liquids to full liquids I gained 8 pounds in 1 week and have stayed there for almost a month. I realize that I haven't had my fill yet which I will get tomorrow, but I am pretty disappointed to see that scale frozen on that 238 number when I am eating the way I am supposed to and getting in exercise. Plateau this soon?? I didn't have to diet prior to the surgery so 251 is where I really started.

Any other slow starters out that that have experienced this??:help: Is this a slow start?

Any advice would be deeply appreciated.

251/238/150

It's absolutely not a slow start. It's only been a month since you were banded and this is a time for healing, not weight loss. You're doing great! Your first fill may or may not make that much difference, as everyone is different. You may get good restriction with the first one, or it may take some time to get to your sweet spot. You'll get there, just be patient.

Welcome to bandland and LBT!

I gained 6 lbs when I moved to solids. You will be okay once you get a fill or 2. I remember I took it off fairly quickly after that. Hang in there.

You'll start losing more when you get your fills, this is really just a time for healing. You're doing great!

I was told that the time before my first fill was first and formost for allowing my body to heal, to set me up for better results later. Any weight at lost during that time was to be seen as a bonus. So I think you are doing great.

Think of it this way, yes they gave you a great tool. It's just not turned on yet.