Worried about failing

[CarolineDC 0]

I lost about six pounds (mostly Water, I'm sure) during the first week of my pre-op diet, and then I plateaued. I haven't lost anything during the second week of my pre-op diet (surgery is tomorrow), and it's making me worry that maybe I won't lose after the band, either. I've stuck to the diet, and I can't figure out how I've cut my calorie intake so much and haven't lost. How is that possible? I keep track of calories, so I know I'm staying in my target range. Any thoughts?

[Brockbabe82 0]

My only word of advice is to RELAX. If you follow all the rules and diets of the lapband you will lose weight. Everyone is nervous, just try and relax and focus on the start of a new you. This is the start of a happier and healthier you, and the lapband is the tool that will help make that possible! Good luck to you tommorrow, and I'm sending you positive vibes.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Brockbabe is so right! You are still healing. Between now and your first fill, you may not lose anything. I gained and lost the same 4 pounds several times. But once you get a couple of fills, start feeling some restriction, and are better able to eat as you are supposed to, you will start that consistent weight loss you've been impatiently waiting for!

Also, understand that you can eat TOO LITTLE! If you don't give your body adequate "fuel", it will store everything you take in for fear it's going to stop completely. Track what you eat ... write it down or log it on one of several websites. Try to aim for 1,000 - 1,200 calories per day. Drink 8 glasses or so of Water.