I weighed 200# and lost 30# before surgery (which took 7 months to get). I had a lap band 10 days ago and lost 4# in the first four days. I did not receive a fill in surgery but I am eating just what I am supposed to be eating. I couldn't cheat if I wanted to. I am not eating any more than 500 calories per day and I have not lost anything since the first four days. Is it just my metabolism has slowed or does it take a while to start dropping pounds? Any help you can give me will be appreciated.

Thank you.

Relax, your bloated from all the gases they pumped in you during surgery, anyway this time is all about healing so just stay on your post op food plan and stay off of the scale.

Make this the start of a whole new lifestyle, new attitude, and knowing that non scale victories are just as important, such as inches lost, clothes fitting better and just overall feeling better!!!

Good luck!!!

Even without surgery, our bodies often stop and take a rest after dropping a chunk of weight. You've lost 34 pounds? That's great!! Let your body adjust and heal, and soon the scale will start creeping down again as long as you are doing well on your eating and exercise.

Good luck!