I was banded on August 1st and have lost almost 13 lbs. The 1st week, which was full liquids, I dropped weight like crazy. I started mushies this past Monday and the scale hasn't moved since. I'm following my doctor's diet/advice to a tee AND I'm walking briskly on my treadmill every other night. The scales still isn't moving. Is this normal?? I'm so disappointed. :thumbup:

Don't worry, I was banded two days before you, lost 16 lbs during the pre-op diet and after surgery did one week of clear, and then one week of full liquids. I'm now into mushy foods and haven't looked at the scale since BEFORE I had surgery.

I've done enough weight loss battles in my life to know I would experience weight gain after the liquid period and didn't want to feel "owned" by the scale anymore. I'll check the scale after a month or so, for now its do what I'm supposed to and things will play out accordingly.

Don't let the scale be the ultimate judge, ESPECIALLY when you just entered the mushy phase.

Good luck

Tracy

As an "old" bandster, now 2 years I would like to weigh in and offer you some advice. First I can tell you that your body needs to adjust once you are back on mushies, give it time. BUT I can also tell you that yes I lost 165+ pounds but I can tell you there were some weeks I lost NOTHING and some when I lost 10. It will all even out in the end. You body will be in a transition period for a while to get used to things. If you go 3-4 weeks without any loss, then maybe worry. But for now just keep doing everything you are supposed to and it will pay off. TRUST ME! :mad2:

Good luck to you!

Hugs

First congards on your weight loss....awesome.

Thanks for your insite we all need it....I know I do

I guess I should just relax and sit back and just let it be and stop worring about everything.

Thanks

Lisa

The pleasure is all mine! I am just passing on what I have learned in my band life. I think everyone should know! :mad2:

Brandy-

Thanks soooo much for what you wrote. You made me feel so much better.

Lisa I wanted to respond to your last sentence..your band is less than 2 weeks old. Remember that everyone heals at a different rate. It is fantastic that you are taking short walks around the block. There is nothing wrong with you. As you heal, you will find more energy to do more exercise. Keep up the good work.

I am losing on average of 5 pounds per month this is a slow process which is fine the slower it comes off the better off I am-

Lol I think I DID post something like this a week or so ago when I was 2 weeks post op! And the responses were much the same, though there have been far more detailed posts here (which have helped heaps! Thank you!)

I too am eating not a lot, and exercising everyday, but am not losing a lb. BUT my shape is changing - I can tell from the way my clothes are fitting! My brother (a personal trainer) reckons I must have lost a fair bit of muscle mass when I was on liquids, and now I'm exercising and eating solids again, I'm gaining muscle back, which weighs more than fat.

I still weigh myself everyday but am not as fussed now if I don't lose or even gain a bit. I'm now watching the way my clothes fit more closely, and I think it's been a better indication of the way I'm going.

I was banded Aug 5th two weeks yesterday

I am still on mushy foods and my doctor doesn't want me to do any workouts until I go back in 4 weeks. He said I can walk but slow and not long periods of time. I asked about going to the gym he said not yet.

I guess every doctor is different. I am down 11 lbs. Which I am glad. He doesn't want me back at work until Monday, but I have to it's been two weeks. I am going only 4 hrs on Thursday and Friday, then Monday I start back.

He doesn't want me in the sun or ocean or pool yet either. Going nuts. I am so glad it's August other wise I would go insane. I love the beach.

I have been walking like ever other day and slow but for long walks...now I better take my time. I don't want anything to happen to the band, by rushing myself.

I need to heal inside too.

Lisa