I know everyone is different... But how much weight did you lose in the first month? Please do not include your preop diet weight loss :thumbup:

I'll let you know in two weeks :biggrin:

So far, I'm down around 7 pounds since surgery, 15 pounds total, with preop diet. And down 31.4 from my highest. (Sorry; you didn't ask this, but I just needed to see it so that I would e reminded of how far I've come rather than of how far I have to go!)

I'll let you know in two weeks :biggrin:

So far, I'm down around 7 pounds since surgery, 15 pounds total, with preop diet. And down 31.4 from my highest. (Sorry; you didn't ask this, but I just needed to see it so that I would e reminded of how far I've come rather than of how far I have to go!)

Just a suggestion, but if you changed your goal to 148 you probably can make it in one year and still be close to normal BMI. You could then continue from there. Perhaps it's just me, but mentally being able to reach a goal in a year was important!! You are doing great because many people do not see any loss in the firt month following surgery and some gain!

Thank you for the suggestion. I understand your rationale, but my goal is only going to change if that's what's right for my body (and I will be mindful of that--because my goal is set pretty rock-bottom for my height.)

I've spent LOTS of years battling my weight. As long as things are moving in the right direction, another 6-12 months doesn't faze me.

But thanks--I can totally see how your approach would be very helpful for many.

I lost 11 that first month but some dont really lose at all due to 'bandster hell' which is described in the blog of band_groupie if you wonder what that is. I was lucky to have good restriction right away and didnt have to go thru it! Good luck!

I lost 12 lbs the first week, then about 2 lbs each week for the next three weeks. (Surgery date Jan 4, 2010) I'm now down 19.50 lbs! :sifone:

I'll be going for my first fill tomorrow, one day short of a month post-op. I have lost 22 pounds since surgery. I was not required to follow a pre-op diet. I am very pleased. My surgeon's office said most patients lose a pound a day the first month. I haven't done that well, but I am happy with my loss.

I lost 12 lbs between 1 week postop visit and first fill five weeks later.

I weighed 259 on my 4/15/10 surgery date. On 5/15/10 (which was prior to my 1st fill) I weighed in at 241 pounds - so a loss of 18 pounds in the first month.

I've only lost 5 pounds post-op, however I have officially lost 19 pounds total. I'm just happy none of it has come back! I'm going in for my first fill on wednesday and I am soooo stoked!

I lost 23 lbs the first month. Too bad I can't keep that up every month! :thumbup:

I have lost 41 lbs since I started the 2 week pre-op diet. I am now one month post-op, and I have lost 6 lbs the last 2 weeks.

I have lost 12 lbs a monthafter surgery wish it was more but i am on the right track

I'm down around 20 lbs at one-month post-op.

I am 10 days post-op and have lost 16lbs, no pre-op diet. I am completely amazed, but also a bit worried because I am not getting the nutrition I need yet. I am working on finding the type of protein that I can stomach, literally! lol