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I was banded on May 21st. I immediately lost 5-10 pounds in addition to the 20 I lost pre-surgery, but have been in that range ever since. I have lost size (dropped two sizes - and my friend told me that my smaller pants have droop in the butt). I get my first fill Wed. I have been closely watching all that the nurse told me to do- 60-80 grams of Protein daily 1000-1200 calories (this one is tough - most days around 750) 64 - 100 oz of Water daily Plus Vitamins, etc. Been doing low impact exercise (due to existing ortho problems) including yoga, Pilates, and walking. I am not eating the "wrong things" ( fried, un helpful sugar, etc) but so want to CRUNCH something - I have had raw carrots - carefully chewing them up. Getting frustrated. Beyond lapband, I have never been known for my patience, so slow/no results isn't helping. HELP!!

Tomorrow is 4 weeks from surgery. I get my first fill on Wed. But am working my way on the soft diet progression. I lost 10 pounds in the first few days. And now, nothing. As directed, I am eating 60-80 grams of Protein daily, and under 1000 calories (most days nearer 750), and drinking in excess of 64 oz of Water daily. Just recently added a pedometer - in tow days did 4800 steps and 2800 steps. I am beginning exercise - yoga, Pilates and walking - due to orthopaedic restrictions on anything higher than low impact. Have ridden my bike, plan to do more. A less than 1000 calories, pounds should be dropping. Why not! Nurse keeps telling me to be patient - unfortunately I don't "understand that word". Never have. Help!

Could I have misunderstood? I swear my surgeon said that he put NOTHING in my band. And didn't at the first post-surgical visit (2weeks later). I go Wed for my first fill. Surgeon said he wanted to let heal from surgery before he started fill. So at this point, eating right, has been pure willpower - no help from a band.

Pygo - yes I am actually tracking everything I put in my mouth. So no unreported Snacks. I didn't go thru this surgery to lie to myself. So, how do you fix or reboot metabolism?

I started with a BMI of 38%. I also have BCBS - the federal Employee program.they required a 3 month physician supervised weight loss program. I followed all of their instructions, helped make sure that the surgeons office got everything that they needed or wanted from my other docs. Luckily the hospital system here has a nurse in charge of the program that helps walk you thru the system - and knowing what to expect every step of the way.. BCBS approved me with only one co-morbidty factor - but a REALLY shitty family heart history. And my co-morbidity factor was high cholesterol. I had my surgery 5-21.

Wow! Real food already? How long ago was your surgery? I am on Clear liquids for two days post op, the full liquids (which includes Protein enriched skim milk, yogurt, and non fat pudding made with protein enriched skim milk) for TWO weeks. I don't get to "mashable" foods until in the second post op week! I know every doc does it differently, but......

Today is my day 3 post-op. the gas feeling seems to be subsiding today. Starting on Protein fortified skim milk. Have made fat free pudding (with protein fortified skim milk) - hope that works well. I will just be happy if the gas pain goes away!

I had surgery Tuesday. Was sore yesterday, but today it seems to be much more gas pressure than soreness. Should I hold off on switching to milk based protein supplement, and just stay with the water based? Will that help with the gas pressure?