Hi everyone,

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago today, and so far, have lost 15 lbs. Most of that was when I was just on fluids only but seems I'm stuck now. Was just wondering how fast most lose it. Am I being impatient?

Hey Taryn, I had surgery on 10-9 and I'm in the same place. From what I've read on here, its normal to stop losing and even gain a little btween weeks 2 and 4, until you get your first fill, then things will hopefully pick up. They call this time "bandster hell" because you are getting hungry and aren't as satisfied with small portions. Your band really isn't helping you much, its all willpower from now until you get a fill!

Hi Angie,

Is nice to know I'm not alone on this. Looks like you're really doing well so far. It's just hard to not be losing when all I eat is a hard boiled egg for a meal lol. I wish I could exercise more but I have MS and can only do so much. Am anxious to have my first fill.

Don't worry about how fast you lose. Work on figuring out yourself. If you don't know why your overeating and change your thoughts about food not even the band will help you. Trust me I know. After over 3yrs. of having the band the one thing I have figured out is the key to long term success is not how fast you lose, but totally changing your lifestyle. Exercise is key. I have become lax with everything lately and have now gained back 20lbs. I never really worked on my head, just my body. I hope I can get it under control before it gets out of control again. Please don't think I'm preaching, I just have had the time to live and learn. By the way your doing GREAT!

yeah don't stress about it. I didn't loose any weight for about a month soon after surgery. Your body goes into starvation mode and it tries to hold on to all of your weight. And because you haven't had a fill yet you probably don't have too much restriction. As soon as you get some restriction you will loose again. It took me about 2 fills to really get restriciton.

Thank you everyone for your encouragement. Still only 15lbs in over 3 weeks is still driving me crazy, but am trying to be patient. I have 2 more weeks til my first fill and am starting to get so hungry between meals. By the way, you have a great blog Sarah.

Be patient it will take time. I think that whenever I stop eating or restrict eating my brain thinks that I should be loosing a lot of weight. However, as I have found the lap-band weight loss process gradual and takes time. So I have to change my thinking and be happy that I am no longer gaining weight but loosing instead. Good Luck, try a support group.:tongue2:

I am so glad that I read this post! You guys are great at giving encouraging advice!

Thank you everyone for your encouragement. Still only 15lbs in over 3 weeks is still driving me crazy, but am trying to be patient. I have 2 more weeks til my first fill and am starting to get so hungry between meals. By the way, you have a great blog Sarah.

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy it. Sometimes I feel like I'm just talking out of my ass. hahaha

I'm 14 months post op and have lost almost 75lbs. It takes time. Exercise and eat right and you'll notice results. Don't get so hung up on the "number" but how your clothes feel.

hey guys,

everyone seems to be doing great! i had my surgery on 11/10/09 and im not even one week post op yet and im already down 14.5 pounds! im ecstatic but im actually wondering if im losing too fast? i mean its a great boost, but im mostly on liquids and soups too. but im soo full from them! lol.

Marissa