8 Days post op and question?

[Becca29 0]

Hi Im 8 days post op and doing fabulously. I feel awesome and and ready to work at this and get this weight off. My Dr. does not do a fill until the 4th week post op as I have no Fluid in my band at all. I went for my week post op appt. today and he told me that I may not lose any more weight until I have a fill? I was like whhhhaatttt?? Im curious to know if this is always the case and why? And why he said this...I am staying low card high Protein and starting on mushies.

[bandedjen 0]

Yes it is so annoying! I get my first fill next Wednesday and right now I can eat too much. I have had to fight to lose every ounce at this point because the band isnt giving me much restriction.

[cicigirl 0]

I am going on 4 weeks post op and have moved up to 4tbsp. of lean protien per meal and protien shakes in between, i am guessing he said that because he does not want you to become discouraged. i weigh one time a week as to not get discouraged and i have been loosing weight. so don't worry, it is a marathon not a sprint right? your doin' good, just stay on your plan. keep us posted!!:smile:

[Rambunctious 2]

Before my surgery, my doctor told me there was a possibility of not losing weight for the first month. When I went for my post-op check-up and transition nutrition class 10 days post-op, having lost 9 pounds, I was told by my PA that I might not lose any more weight and possibly gain weight by the time I have my first fill at 4-1/2 weeks. This information is well documented. From what I read, the first fill recommendation from Allergan (Lap-Band maker) is something like 4-6 weeks post-op. My doctor sticks to that schedule, even though many doctors do not; not surprising considering he is one of the doctors who teaches other doctors to implant the Lap-Band.

Hang in there, you can do it. I'm at 3-1/2 weeks and I have some really hungry days. I lost 12 pounds the first 13 days while on the Protein drink diet. I lost 0.6 pounds the next 13 days while on soft solids.

[nomorejellybelly 77]

I lost a really good amount before I had my first fill of 1cc a week ago. You should be fine if you watch what you eat and do your exercising. Good luck to you.

[Twinkles 7]

That's hogwash... Everybody is different. I'm 11 weeks out, banded 7/29, have yet to have a fill and I'm down 53 pounds.

[vlp1968 83]

I think telling you you may not loose anymore weight was just a warning. If you eat right and excersise you will surely loose weight. Best wishes on your jouney!