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I'm with you. I was banded 1/16 and was doing great for the first 2 weeks but once i started on mushy foods I hit a wall. My weight loss has seemed to completely stall.I'll go up 2lbs then down 2lbs. I know it's only been a few weeks but I just didn't expect the weight loss to slow that much that fast. And i'm finding that i can take in more food than I'm supposed to. I don't feel full at all after I eat. I'm just concentrating on still drinking my protein shakes consistently throughout the day so i don't get too hungry and overeat. Good luck! Try to say focused and know that you are not alone!

Mish is right about the protein. I had my lapband the same day as you and my dr had me on just clear liquids for 4 days. I was so weak and miserable. I was totally regretting getting the surgery. All I did was nap and cry. I was able to start adding protein shakes to my diet yesterday and i can already tell the difference. 3 weeks on just clear liquids sounds like a really long time. I would check with your dr and see if you are able to add protein shakes, they made a world of difference for me. You need the protein to help with healing anyways. Good luck!!

Hi Everyone! I was just banded Mon 1/16. I'm feeling pretty good. I'm just on clear liquids and have to stay on them a few more days. I'm not having any trouble getting any fluid down. i'm actually drinking more than the required minimum. The only issue i'm having is gas pain, feels like chest pain so it's sorta freaking me out. I've been reassured that it's normal and it will go away but it still makes me nervous. Anyone else going through this? Also when i woke up from a nap today I was hungry, my stomach was growling. I grabbed some jello and that took care of it but i didnt expect to be hungry this early on. And in response to Mags2u I haven't started exercising yet. I just got home from the hospital yesterday and am still kinda wiped out. My dr has told me to start walking 40 mins a day. It doesnt have to be all at once but I should try to get a 40 min total. Depending on how i feel tomorrow i'm gonna try to walk. I'm hoping that will help with the gas pains i'm getting as well. Hope everyone else is doing well and i'm so glad i found this forum.