Hi all,

First let me say that I know I'm going to get "whipping" posts, but I just had to ask.

Can I be the only one who is OK with slow weight loss and a band that is unfilled or only partially filled?

I had an issue where the Dr & I decided to completely unfill my band back in May. Since then, I've been able to eat any food I choose (mostly all good choices) and not have to worry about PB'ing, sliming or chewing each bite 40 times.

We went on vacation to Disney World for 2 weeks, and I had no issue with the flight, ate what I chose (did have some "no no" items) and still worked out almost every day and watched my portions.

When we got back from vacation, I hadn't gained a single pound. In fact, I lost 2oz (anyone who knows the food options @ Disney for 2 weeks can understand what an accomplishment this was)

I am trying to live my life like my band is filled, without actually having to get it filled (so far so good). I still work out at least 5X a week, I eat proper foods, and follow the rules. I just find it SO much easier to eat chicken & broccoli without worrying if it will come back up, etc.

I will admit that I am just starting this process, but I am hopeful it will be lifelong. I cannot tell you the freedom I've had from eating the foods I should be eating and without the worry; it makes more of a difference than I can describe in words.

I am perfectly OK with losing 1lb or less a week as long as I don't have to fight my food. Anyone else out there??

The BEST part of having the band, is if I really do "fall off the wagon" I can always fill it back up

I noticed your post? I have lost 19 pounds from the insurance weigh in date - but only 4 pounds post surgery which was 9 days ago. I weigh 224 and am wondering if I am doing something wrong or just a slow loser which I prefer. Can you tell me how much the doctors actually EXPECT you to lose in the 2 weeks post-op liquid diet? I have already started eating fish, strained soups, etc and this is probably why - but I got to say- I am exhausted otherwise. My family has a very busy schedule and without with fuel - I can't keep up!