Hello everyone! I had my band placed on 9/5/08. I've only lost 21 lbs and have not lost any weight in the last week. I'm really feeling discouraged because 1/2 cup is not filling me up at meals and I'm feeling hungry between meals. My surgeon says I need a fill and have one scheduled for 10/24. Anyone else felt this way? I really could use some reassurance here. Pre-op weight 274. current weight 253. thanks

Meredith

Twenty one pounds since 9/5! That's great! I was banded 7/1 and I've lost 25 pounds since surgery. Give your body (and your head) a chance to adjust to the weight loss. I lost 15 pounds very quickly, then nothing for several weeks, then another 5. I lost 5 more after my first fill. You will notice a change after the fill. Are you exercising? I found that when I stepped up the cardio and the weight training the weight loss started again. Good luck and stay focused.

Hi mermie,

i was banded on 9/4/08 and have only lost 18lbs. I can eat as much as i did before surgery so needless to say im a little depressed. I need a fill bad. I am scheduled to have one 10/20/08. Im going to hang in there till then and just try to watch what i eat. Good luck

Wow! 21 pounds is amazing after surgery. Great job!!!!

21 pounds in a month is a very great, and a little faster than normal. Weight loss is slower with the band so, don't feel bad if you slow down to 2 pounds a week, which I believe is the average. I'm currently at 3 per week, and thats eating about 1.5cups of food per day.

Congrats on the weight loss