I was banded on August 6th and I have only lost 9 lbs. I lost those 9 lbs. four days after my surgery. What is going on? I am starting to get upset. What am I doing wrong? Plus, I still can't tell when I am full. Please, I need advice. Did anyone have this problem?

don't panic i had the same problem... and even now i can eat a whole lot of food before i get full. I have been loosing at the slow pace of 2 to 3 lbs a month... and sometimes i stall out and loose nothing.

Hang in there, I was banded on June 11 2008 and I have lost only 13lbs but I don't eat right or excerise I need to close my mouth and move my ass and I am sure I wil be singing a new tune have you even had your 1st fill yet? I was filled 1x so far and I feel a little restriction with some foods and boy does it hurt I will learn soon enough.

Its totally normal ! don't panic. The time between your surgery and first couple of fills are really REALLY hard. Don't get discouraged because I also lost weight right away after surgery (from the liquid phase) Then i didn't drop a single lb for 3-4 weeks until i got a fill.

ALSO, i didn't lose much right away after that because I didn't have any restriction until my FOURTH FILL !

be prepared,, hang in there ! ITs a SLOW, but rewarding journey.

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Hi I do love cops too. Everyone seems to have this same problem. Its okay, it takes 6 weeks for the body to heal and many people don't lose any weight or they might even gain weight during this healing time. In fact if you read lap-band fills forum many people don't lose weight until their 3rd fill. One of my favorite posters LuLuc, said it took 5 months and 7 fills to lose weight. You will lose weight too when you find your perfect fill spot. Don't lose hope, just hang out here and read the sticky post under the lap-band fill and you will begin to understand how it all works. We all understrand your worry and frustration and we are all rooting for your success. I was banded June 23rd and have not lost ANY weight. I have had one fill and am scheduled for another fill Aug. 20. I can't wait but I am trying not to become that crazy bandster that the doctor's office hates. I guess some bandsters get crazy when or if they don't lose a ton of weight immediately and I for one don't want to add to that stereotype.

Thank you everyone for the advice. I feel a little better. The doctor never mentioned anything about this, plus I read over and over about how much these people have lost and it just gets me depressed because I am hardly eating and starving to death with no weight loss. Thank you again for the advice. I think I will go have another bowl of ice cream...LOL Just kidding.

Keep your chin up! Starving could be a reason why you are not losing weight. Stick to the food plan the doctor should have given you for post op and you should be on your way in no time. Remember you should have just been on liquid prior to your surgery and you will eating solid food soon and this always makes a person a little heavier because you aren't 'flushing' your system anymore.

Good luck and hang in there.

Cops its time to start walking and then build on it, do more everyday!!!

Been banded two weeks, I ended up weighting 224 when was done with the banding, the first few days, I was a bit upset, because I weighted myself on Monday before Thursdays' surgery at 211. I am now down to 205.5 So I am happy, keeping on the diet schedule. First fill will be in September. Not doing anything except walking till they tell me I can ride my bike again. Getting plenty or rest and Water. Feeling good for the first time today.

take care

It will come off everyone is different. Best of luck

Pati