I have only been doing this since the 16th but have lost 22lbs when does the weight loss slow down and how will it feel when I get my first fill?

Hi Kay,

Weight loss will probably slow down a bit when you start mushies or when you move to soft foods. It should start up again after your first fill.

what does a fill feel like? The proceedure was really easy for me - my surgeon just felt around where he put the port, put the needle in and it was done in less than 2 minutes. Eating after a fill is interesting, and depends on how much fill you have.

I had no restriction for the first week, but since then, it has started to kick in - others have it straight away and then it losens up.

Danna

22 lbs is great!

My experience is that sometimes the weight loss slows for a while, or stops, and then cranks back up again...sometimes on its own (like after my period), sometimes it takes a fill.

I didn't even really feel my fill. I guess the RN got through at a nerve-less spot!

Down 27 pounds, and 24 was on the pre surgical diet. So I am 4 weeks out of surgery and down 3 additional. I can't complain. Had my first fill yesterday, and go to solid foods on Sunday. There is no doubt that I will average a pound a week down once I am into a regimented meal plan. These liquids and mushies are hard to make you feel satisfied.

Hello all,

I am down 50 lbs as of today! :frown: My 5 month bandiversary was yesterday. I am pleased. I slowed down after the month 3 but I think I hit the average of 1 -2 lbs a week. I completely stalled after the holidays for 3 weeks of no loss. I had a fill and lost 7 lbs over the last 2 weeks. I think I found my sweet spot. :biggrin5:I want to lose 100 lbs by the 1 year mark.

Val

Hi all, I am soon to be banded 1 year!!! I have successfully taken off 62 lbs. I'm at the point now that I am thrilled that I have maintained it off. It is much harder to lose now then it was before. It just took me 2 months to take of .5 lbs, and I couldn't be happier!!! There is NO way I could have kept the weight off without the band.

Keep moving forward!!!

Hi I'm Wendy. I was banded in November and have lost almost 35 pounds. I'm thrilled to death with that.

Hi,

I was banded Dec 3 and have lost 14kg (or 30.8 pounds) since then. I'm aiming for another 12kg (or 26 pounds) by end of April.

Danna

i've lost 42 pounds. i started a pre-op liquid diet on 12/27/07, was banded on 1/15/08, and have had 3 weeks of post-op eating. not a lot of exercise yet, but i do when i can.

my bmi is high, so the weight is dripping off with my reduced calorie intake (approx 1300 calories per day).

toni o

I have only been doing this since the 16th but have lost 22lbs when does the weight loss slow down and how will it feel when I get my first fill?

It varies with everyone.

The important thing to remember is that it will slow down and even stop for varying periods of time. But, you may notice that you lose inches during this time (hurray). It is important to relax and not try to compete with other people. They may be heavier to begin with or have faster metabolisms or be exercising more. It doesn't matter what happens to other people. The literature says to expect 1 to 3 pounds a week overall! You have lost alot up front, so prepare yourself for some weeks without any loss. It's okay!!!! You are in this for the long run. Good luck!

Hi I am about 2 1/2 years out. Am down about 70 pounds. Had a few problems but am getting back on track now. Lost restriction after several frustrating bouts of reflux. Had my tubing replaced and am scheduled for a fill at the end of the month. Ready to get it moving again.

Hi:

I'm Sue. I was banded 7/26/07. I started dieting 4/23/07 and as of this morning have lost 105 pounds! I've been walking my ass off, literally!

I'm averaging about 2.5 pounds per week. I had some slow-down, so I kicked up the exercise and it's working. I started at 324, so I'm bigger than most that are getting banded. I'm shooting for size 12 or 14, can't wait to get there. Hopefully this summer.

Sue

I started at 215 and lost steadily until i hit that 6 month wall I always hit weighing 185. I've only lost 2# in the last 5 months but the scale IS still moving in the right direction.

My advice is to do all you can within that first 6 months....because after that it gets much harder.

In total, I've lost 32#....33 to go.

It varies with everyone.

The important thing to remember is that it will slow down and even stop for varying periods of time. But, you may notice that you lose inches during this time (hurray). It is important to relax and not try to compete with other people. They may be heavier to begin with or have faster metabolisms or be exercising more. It doesn't matter what happens to other people. The literature says to expect 1 to 3 pounds a month overall! You have lost alot up front, so prepare yourself for some weeks without any loss. It's okay!!!! You are in this for the long run. Good luck!

WELL SAID Foofy!! I finally made it to the 50 lb mark and I am ecstatic:success1:.. however, the last 5 lbs took over a month to come off.. I was banded 9/26/07 and lost 15 pre-op. I definitely noticed some stalled weeks, even though my eating was the same, and I was exercising. However, I did notice the inches coming off... Went from a 24/26 jean to an 18/20! Woohoo.. a 3X shirt to 1X, and I even have a couple size 16 shirts.

NSV definitely get you through the stalled scale syndrome.:eek: Everyone's body will loose weight/inches on a different timeline, and it's whatever works for you.

Brenda

Thanks Luv2laugh. I just hate to see people getting upset about a few weeks without losing. BTW, I noticed I goofed in my original email. I meant to say 1 to 3 pounds a week, not month. Congrats on that 50 pounds!

Hey Everyone!

I have enjoyed reading your posts. I am halfway thur my 3 month monitored diet (for my insurance). It is good to read other 40ishers and see you don't have to be 20 to lose weight. I'll continue to watch this site for inspiration. Thanks!