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Because there isn't much information from people past three years. Also, by that point you are further removed from the surgery and the novelty of the weight loss. I am assuming that by that time, it is more just everyday life than something new and exciting. I agree with this. I still feel I'm in the 'easy' phase of the surgery at 2 years. I notice a lot of regain happens after the third year on, and I have so much respect for people who are over 3 years and have kept the bulk of their weight off. I have a tendency to want to listen to their advice more. They've 'been there done that'!

Absolutely nothing. Ride it out. Stay off the scale and keep trying to get your Protein and fluids the absolute best you can. You can be a little more proactive with stalls later down the road, but there's not a lot you can do about this early one.

Totally normal at that stage. Heck, even at 2+ years out, I still go through times when I don't feel like eating. I just dealt with it this past week. I enjoy it while it lasts, now

Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress!

Done and done! Good luck!

It's all science and how our bodies react to the surgery. Expect a stall soon, also. Here's why: A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why. Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet. However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it MIGHT EVEN GAIN for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

I was going to say the same thing. Wait until you hit your goal weight and you gain 5 pounds. You feel HUGE, even though you know you're not, lol. It's a really weird thing that happens. I'm hoping all of you will get to experience it

It took me a year to lose to my goal of 150 (85 pounds. Slow, I know), but I continued to lose for several months after that. Don't be surprised when you do, too. As long as you're within a healthy range, lose as much as your body let's you!

Ah! That extended release thing is a MYTH. You poor thing. Call your PCP or doctor who put you on it asap to see how you can restart it. You should NEVER stop anti depressants cold turkey!

A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why. Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet. However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored. What You Can Do About a Stall or Plateau If a patient is experiencing a post-op weight loss stall or plateau further out there are a few possible causes. First, check that are you really in a stall. If the scale has stopped moving you may be losing inches, so check your measurements.

We've got a few really awesome newer members that I think really helps with the tone of things. You know who you are

Props for the title of your post. And anyone younger than 40 probably won't understand it

The pull out method worked so well for us, I have a 28 year old daughter from it!

@@Travelher Oh, I'm not a bander, I'm a sleever. I've just made the observation after almost 3 years on this forum

Not even "Clueless"?? That's the best movie about teenagers ever IMO. "My plastic surgeon said I need to avoid activities where balls are flying at my face" "There goes your social life".

Awesome conversation! Thanks guys! I also want to add some other insight and even empathy to banders. It has also been my observation that Protein rich foods ironically can sometimes be difficult for banders to eat. That causes them to choose foods like crackers and other crunchy carby stuff that break down faster and go down much easier, thus causing gain. Once again, that falls into the special circumstance category. If I were in the same situation and frustrated by not being able to eat without food getting stuck or making me sick, I would probably do the same thing.

Don't over do it if you're newly post op. And yes, for some reason I have become a hot sauce fanatic post op.

Yes. Buckle up, Buckaroo.

To be honest, even though I had quoted the person talking about an eroded band and still eating around it, I wasn't really even considering lap band revisions when I brought the subject up. Those are one of the 'special circumstances' I was talking about. It can't be argued that a large percentage of lap band surgeries are failures due to mechanical and functional issues. Heck, my surgeon doesn't even do them anymore.

I shared (on social media, actually) and was met with great support. People know better than to say anything negative, at least to my face, lol. I also know it's a very personal decision whether to share or not to share, and I completely respect people who choose to keep it a secret from most.

I think the more important question is WHY didn't the surgery work? If it's a medical issue, completely understandable. If it's a case of the patient not being compliant, then why would another surgery be any different?

A "stall" a few weeks after surgery is not uncommon, and here's why. Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs. of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when a patient is not getting in enough food, the body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. Then when 2 lbs. of glycogen is used a patient will also lose 8 lbs. of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs. that most people lose in the first week of a diet. However, when the body stays in a caloric deficit state the body starts to realize that this is not a short-term problem. Then the body starts mobilizing fat from adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But the body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. As it puts back the 2 lbs. of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs. of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though the patient might still be losing energy content to their body, the weight will not go down or it might even gain for a while as the retention of water dissolves the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

Some good points. But like I had said in my post above, I don't really see a correlation between food funerals and how successful people are post op. Of course, you can be successful and lose the weight and even keep it off and have disordered eating. Or at least SEE food in a disordered way.

I think I must look in proportion or something, because I've never gotten those comments, lol. I think 10-15 pounds I probably would. I've told this story before, but when my husband was lamenting to his surgeon about people telling him he looked too thin, too skinny, blah blah blah, his surgeon said "There are so many obese and overweight people these days, they don't even know what a normal, healthy weight looks like anymore". Made sense to me.

I looked at it as kind of a "do over", so it's been fairly easy for me. At almost 2.5 years out, I'm still rarely hungry, although I do have cravings when I give in to junk. To prevent that, I try not to give in. You don't miss what you don't have. I understand it's not as easy for others, and I highly suggest some kind of support, whether it be groups, books, therapy, other people who have had surgery, whatever. Do whatever you need to do to help make you succeed. I'm still early out, and understand and know I've got a long road ahead of me as the effects of the surgery wane. But it's my hope I have cemented the habits I need to get me through when that happens. That's really what the first couple of "easier" years are for. Take full advantage of it! I think the fact that you are so concerned about succeeding is a good sign