Weight Loss During First 4 Weeks

[klynnbold 0]

Hello everyone. I was banded on 2/23/11. I did have some minor complications about 2 weeks out - one incision had a slight infection so I am taking antibiotics and I pulled my port site (just slightly) so that I had to rest last week due to inflammation. I lost 10 pounds the first week after surgery. Then I hit a plateau. I have lost 2 pounds over the past 2 weeks. I am following the diet. I have progressed to soft Proteins - eggs, shredded chicken, tuna, etc. I guess I am just concerned about my lack of weight loss. Am I worrying for nothing?

[reverie 49]

First 6 weeks are about healing; weight-loss should be the last thing on your mind, especially after all the complications you've already had. Let your body heal and stay off the scale for a little. The transfer from liquids to mushies and mushies to solids often stall weight-loss, as your body is getting used to normal food again.

[klynnbold 0]

First 6 weeks are about healing; weight-loss should be the last thing on your mind, especially after all the complications you've already had. Let your body heal and stay off the scale for a little. The transfer from liquids to mushies and mushies to solids often stall weight-loss, as your body is getting used to normal food again.

Thank you. Your response has made me feel at ease. You are right. I know I shouldn't be so obsessed with the number.

[trish151 33]

I was banded the same day and lost 10 lbs and hit a plateau for 6 days without loosing anything. I was only getting about 600 calories a day because I just wasn't hungry. I upped my calories to 1200 and started loosing again. Sucks now you have to worry about not getting enough calories in.

[HeatherinCA 10]

Yea, 1000-1200 calories, and don't worry about it just yet, I think I started to get normal weight loss after about 6 weeks. Remember, you are looking for about 1-2lbs a week that is normal. You lost 1 pound each week! I lose on average 1-2.5lbs a week, depending how strict i am.