I had surgery on 1/27/09. In the first 2.5 weeks, I lost 14lbs. Now nothing. I know I am losing inches because my clothes are looser. People tell me they can see it in my face. But what the :confused: I want to see it on the scale. I know I did the right thing having the surgery but I want to see something happen here.

Yes, I am following the diet. Yes, I am exercising. I got to the Y 6 days a week. 3 of those days I take a deep Water workout class and the other 3 days I do treadmill and some strength training. Just getting frustrated and could use some encouragement.

Nicole

Keep it up. I got banded 11-24-08 and didn't get any restriction/benefit until after my 3rd fill. I was stuck at 220 lbs for over 6 weeks and could eat almost anything, except fish or ground taco meat. Once the band was filled and I got proper restriction (last week) losing the weight has been no problem at all. Lost 5lbs like that! Not feeling hungry at all and it severely limits your intake to the "full" point like you won't believe. You will get full on almost nothing.

All I can say is hang in there. It's a long journey and the band will work as promised/advertised. Give it a little time. I was concerned as you are now. Don't be. It will happen.

Steve

I too am not losing. First 2 weeks I dropped 5kg, then the feeling of restriction went and although I am trying to be careful and follow the diet, I am able to eat whatever I want. I am only 4 weeks out from surgery but the last 2 weeks I've lost nothing. 1st fill next week, so I sure hope to achieve the restriction again and hopefully start to lose again. Very frustrating, I understand how you feel. Even my family think it's a joke!

If you can maintain the first 6 weeks after surgery while you are healing you are doing well!! You are not expected to lose yet. Most people gain a few pounds before their first fill. Don't be discouraged. You are just starting your journey!!

I too am not losing. First 2 weeks I dropped 5kg, then the feeling of restriction went and although I am trying to be careful and follow the diet, I am able to eat whatever I want. I am only 4 weeks out from surgery but the last 2 weeks I've lost nothing. 1st fill next week, so I sure hope to achieve the restriction again and hopefully start to lose again. Very frustrating, I understand how you feel. Even my family think it's a joke!

I hope your family will start being more supportive. As I said, you are healing now and not expected to lose. Tell your family in 6 months, the jokes on them!!!

Thankyou for your reply, just knowing that I am 'normal' makes me feel so much better!

Nicole its normal, the scales stopped moving for 2 weeks for me, i dug my heels in & drank more water & from yesterday im 2lb down.. finally the scales are moving again.. it will happen be patient :confused:

Hello All..Keep the faith..its hard but we all will get to our goals..I am a believer that you get what you give..I am down 18 lbs now..I am excited ..my clothing feels looser but hang in there stampergirl...you will be fine!!

Hang tough, I too thought something was wrong with me and was the surgery a mistake. But the band will work for you just be a little patient. I had surgery in November and after the first 2 weeks the weight loss came to a screeching halt. Then after 1st fill the weight started falling off again and now im down 55 lbs. It never comes off as fast as we would like which is frustrating but if you follow what you are doing it will start coming off again. Good Luck

I am so, so glad I read this thread! I was banded two weeks ago, and I feel no restriction. I lost 9 pounds teh first week, but nothing the second. I am happy to find out I am not alone! I will try and stay on the diet and wait for my first fill. Hopefully that will help and the weight will start coming off. I check the scale daily, and although my pants feel better on my, the scale says I am making no progress.

I had my surger exactly 2 weeks ago today. The first 1.5 weeks I lost 15 pounds, but nothing since then. I am eating a little food here and there because I can't do the puree and liquids any more. I was feeling light headed and really tired. I don't seem to have a problem getting some food down which is weird to me. No pain nothing. I have my appoint with dr this Friday i hope he can tell me when I can get my first fill...

How long until you get your first fill after the surgery?

Hi

I am really pleased that everyone here has shared their experience, thanks for starting this thread, it is really reassuring.

I had surgery 9 days ago and am feeling really upbeat, with hardly any pain, but after 2 days post-op, my appetite came back with a vengeance and I got worried that this feeling was 'normal'.?

I am sticking to the diet sheet of mushies and am consuming no more than 900/1000 cals per day. I feel like I would if sticking to a rigid diet - deprived and and hungry I will stick to it as there is no point over-eating at this stage putting on, to take it off! I have found that I do fill up faster than I would normally - that's good isn't it?

One thing I have noticed is that after food (slops) my tummy rumbles like crazy. This morning at work, I was embarassed and am sure the guys I sit next to could hear me! :crying:

I have my first fill on 21st of this month and am excited about the forthcoming 'squeeze' and for the band to work.

Good luck everyone......

My stomach is making loud sounds too. I mentioned it to my doc and he said it is trapped gas beneath the band. He said it is harmless, but the way to prevent it is to try and suck in less air when you drink. Some docs say stay away from straws for this very reason. I cannot wait for my first fill to get some hunger relief!

Hang in there, it does happen! I just posted a thread about this very subject. I followed the diet & excercise plan religiously after surgery and lost 4lbs TOTAL. NOT easy to see when you get on the scale every day and watch the same 2lbs go up then down, etc. Honestly, I bought a pair of shorts 2 weeks ago that are a full size smaller than I fit in. When I tried them on, they were nowhere near fitting (seriously more than 6" in between button & button hole) but I kept them anyway. I tried them on this weekend and they FIT (tight, but fit and zipped). I literally SCREAMED w/excitement and went shopping. I tried on one full size smaller than what I currently wear and EVERYTHING FIT!! In fact, everything I bought was from the "regular size" section. All XL but at least only one X :crying:

It came quick and all the hard work is paying off...be patient and hang it..it will work!

I LOVE MY BAND!! (no fills yet either, skipped 2 )

I was banded on June 23rd...and I have lost 61lbs...however it has been very slow..it is frustrating and i battle food cravings everyday and sometimes i lose but hang in there! it is worth it ! dont give up! took us all a long time to become plump and sassy! it may take us a bit to become healthy :-)

I think you have to pat yourself on the back for even going through with the surgery and working so hard. I was banded 12/10/08 and i felt like i lost the 1st 20 pounds easily. the past 2 months i have only lost about 1-2 pounds a week. when the weight loss is that "slow" it is hard to stay focused.

i just keep trying to tell myself that i didnt gain the extra 100 pounds overnight so even with the band im not gonna lose it overnight its going to be a long process.

i too have been very frustrated lately. and i feel like i have been losing the battle the last couple days. however, this thread motivates me to work harder...knowing that im not the only one out there struggling.

good job for sticking with the diet and exercise. sounds like you are on the right track...you just gotta keep going for the goal!!