When did you really start losing weight

Liz1531 · February 21, 2008

Hmmm... never isn't an option on there. I've lost 10 lb in 6 months and am so restricted that I can hardly eat solids. It takes me 30+ minutes to eat 1/3 of a Breakfast burrito.

losingjusme · February 21, 2008

Hmmm... never isn't an option on there. I've lost 10 lb in 6 months and am so restricted that I can hardly eat solids. It takes me 30+ minutes to eat 1/3 of a breakfast burrito.

you may just be too restricted in the mornings. when i was at my sweet spot (had to get unfilled due to upcoming surgery), i was liquids only until at least 10am.

kefirchick · February 22, 2008

I am almost 7 weeks out. I started with a really low BMI so maybe I am not the best example. I have lost 10 lbs, no pre op diet. I had my first fill and only felt restriction for a few days. I have not lost any weight since my first fill which was 1.8cc in a 4 cc band. I am going to get another fill in a week or two, still waiting to see if this first one kicks in. With all of that being said, I lost the most of my 10 lbs the first few weeks post op. After the liquid stage was over I was able to eat a little too comfortably so the weight loss stopped.

Hi AudricIan:

I hear you!! I too am loosing slowly.:grouphug: I also started with one of the lower BMI's, (but still way too high for good health) and am finding that the weight loss is much slower than I expected. At 5' 2.5", and 60 pounds overweight, I was (still am) just one walking butterball (I carry it all above the waist).

In fact, after the first two weeks post surgery, I have not been loosing any faster than when I used to diet pre-band (I am 9 weeks s/p surgery). I would give my eyeteeth for 2 pounds a week--heck, even one pound a week would make me happy. Not happening. Been on a plateau for about 2 months. I have had three fills, and do have some restriction, but get hungry, and end up snacking. I eat good stuff-protein, veggies, lo carb, no sugar at all, but I am obviously eating sufficient calories to keep me from loosing. And I exercise 3-4 times a week. Doc said to aim for 800-1000 cal/day, but I am probably eating more like 1200. Any less, and I am so hungry I could eat the paint off a car. And bitchy? Woo Hoo. Still waiting for the " I'm not hungry" phase to kick in.

Right now, the ONLY positive feeling I have about the band is that, after this long of a plateau, in my past dieting history, I would have given up, and returned to my supersized portions, and high carb Snacks. At least with the band, I can't fall into that trap. So, for me, it is going to be a REALLY long haul. So when am I really going to start loosing weight? Beats the heck out of me!

Riley O'Riley · August 12, 2008

I agree with josiebies....i was losing steadily, about 1 lb per week but then I went to Ireland for 2 week vacation and lost 7 lbs in that 2 weeks from walking. I kept up the walking when I returned home and also do Zumba 2 x per week and am losing 2 lbs per week. The exercise is a huge part of overall success....IMHO, even more than what you eat.

odamay · August 12, 2008

Its been coming off slowly But at least its coming OFF.I realy have to get my head in it, and get back on track. I get disgusted because I weigh myself everyday, I have to STOP that!!! Another big thing I stopped logging my food. Big mistake.