Lose TOO MUCH weight... is this possible?!

[becky101010 0]

My surgery was 4/14/11. I've had one fill of 3.5 cc's about a month ago. Today when I went to my doctor, he said he was proud of me but told me I was "wasting away" because I lost 21 lbs in the 5 weeks since I last saw him. I was really looking forward to a fill b/c I personally feel like I've been hungrier between meals, but he wouldn't do the fill because he didn't want to "overdo" it. I cheated and ate some carbs while on vacation last week but also did a TON of walking around (we were in Disney). Could this be my sweet spot that everyone talks about? I still have 76lbs until I reach my goal, having lost 51 as of today. I hope this month doesn't prove to be little weight loss and then he does a fill anyways next month. Any advice, or am I over reacting LOL?

[Janiece 64]

Losing 1 - 2lbs per week is generally regarded as a safe rate of weight-loss. It looks like you averaged closer to 4lbs a week. I vaguely remember the pre-op materials saying losing weight too quickly can weaken your heart and cause dangerously low levels of potassium and other vitamins/minerals. Your Doc is just trying to make sure you stay healthy. You'll get rid of that last 76lbs soon enough! Don't worry!

[Yetta2u 3]

I wish I had this to worry about

My surgery was 4/14/11. I've had one fill of 3.5 cc's about a month ago. Today when I went to my doctor, he said he was proud of me but told me I was "wasting away" because I lost 21 lbs in the 5 weeks since I last saw him. I was really looking forward to a fill b/c I personally feel like I've been hungrier between meals, but he wouldn't do the fill because he didn't want to "overdo" it. I cheated and ate some carbs while on vacation last week but also did a TON of walking around (we were in Disney). Could this be my sweet spot that everyone talks about? I still have 76lbs until I reach my goal, having lost 51 as of today. I hope this month doesn't prove to be little weight loss and then he does a fill anyways next month. Any advice, or am I over reacting LOL?

[reverie 49]

Overreacting I think. Quick weightloss in the beginning is common. There were weeks I was losing 10lbs a week, of course, some of that being fat, muscle, and probably a lot of Water weight. It will slow down.

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Overreacting I think. Quick weightloss in the beginning is common. There were weeks I was losing 10lbs a week, of course, some of that being fat, muscle, and probably a lot of Water weight. It will slow down.

First of all, super congrats on your weight loss! But how did you do it without one fill? Did they fill it a little during the initial surgery?

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Overreacting I think. Quick weightloss in the beginning is common. There were weeks I was losing 10lbs a week, of course, some of that being fat, muscle, and probably a lot of Water weight. It will slow down.

What is P90X?

[becky101010 0]

First of all, super congrats on your weight loss! But how did you do it without one fill? Did they fill it a little during the initial surgery?

Thanks!!! According to my doctor, they never did a fill during the surgery, so I've only had one fill. I just try really hard to stay disciplined and visit the gym A LOT... Two days a week I take a Zumba class that incorporates toning, and the other 2 or 3 days I'm there I try to do at least a mile on the treadmill, elliptical for 30 minutes, and some ab/arm work with weights. I'm pretty strict with the diet they gave me too, limiting my carbs big time. Sometimes I will eat some carbs if I'm heading to the gym to use as fuel, but sticking to really high Protein has been working for me. Like I said, I still have a ways to go and hopefully this can be motivating for some of the people out there who are struggling. I guess I shouldn't complain about not getting the fill but I just always have that anxiety of "slipping up" like I have done dozens of times on other diets and such.

[reverie 49]

What is P90X?

A workout program.

[reverie 49]

First of all, super congrats on your weight loss! But how did you do it without one fill? Did they fill it a little during the initial surgery?

Not sure lol. It was just mind over matter for me. No I have a completely empty band. I read a lot about complications that occur later on when you keep getting fills and unfills. I just wasn't interested in having to deal with that. The band does give me the little hint of restriction I needed, otherwise I think I did most of the work.

[Cliff N. 2]

Not sure lol. It was just mind over matter for me. No I have a completely empty band. I read a lot about complications that occur later on when you keep getting fills and unfills. I just wasn't interested in having to deal with that. The band does give me the little hint of restriction I needed, otherwise I think I did most of the work.

Same here comgrats Reverie..i only had my surgery for 5 months and i also have NO fills some days are harder than others.. but i also don't want any fills.. had surgery 1/27/11 lost around 107 lbs to date..the heaviest i got was 314lbs.. i lose some gain some!!!!

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Same here comgrats Reverie..i only had my surgery for 5 months and i also have NO fills some days are harder than others.. but i also don't want any fills.. had surgery 1/27/11 lost around 107 lbs to date..the heaviest i got was 314lbs.. i lose some gain some!!!!

OMG!!! You lost over 100 lbs in 6 months??! Amazing!! And you are almost at goal without even one fill!

You guys are such an inspiration!!

Super congrats!!

[reverie 49]

Same here comgrats Reverie..i only had my surgery for 5 months and i also have NO fills some days are harder than others.. but i also don't want any fills.. had surgery 1/27/11 lost around 107 lbs to date..the heaviest i got was 314lbs.. i lose some gain some!!!!

Cliff,

That is awesome!! Congrats a hundred times over. I love seeing people being successful without having/needing a fill. When people talk about restriction its sort of mind-boggling, because I never sought it. I took the band rules, applied them, and have lost flawlessly. Nowadays I really tend to forget about my band, which may or may not be a good thing lol. Opposed to focusing on food so much I just count my calories and move more.

Again, congrats. Your success is definitely amazing!

[gotmyeyeontheprize 2]

My surgery was 4/14/11. I've had one fill of 3.5 cc's about a month ago. Today when I went to my doctor, he said he was proud of me but told me I was "wasting away" because I lost 21 lbs in the 5 weeks since I last saw him. I was really looking forward to a fill b/c I personally feel like I've been hungrier between meals, but he wouldn't do the fill because he didn't want to "overdo" it. I cheated and ate some carbs while on vacation last week but also did a TON of walking around (we were in Disney). Could this be my sweet spot that everyone talks about? I still have 76lbs until I reach my goal, having lost 51 as of today. I hope this month doesn't prove to be little weight loss and then he does a fill anyways next month. Any advice, or am I over reacting LOL?

I think you are fine. I lost 22 lbs. during the two week pre-op diet! I've lost 114 lbs. in less than eight months. There were weeks when I would drop 7-10 lbs. Now, it is a steady 1-2 lbs. a week.

[CheckYes 46]

Same here comgrats Reverie..i only had my surgery for 5 months and i also have NO fills some days are harder than others.. but i also don't want any fills.. had surgery 1/27/11 lost around 107 lbs to date..the heaviest i got was 314lbs.. i lose some gain some!!!!

Wow! Amazing!!!! I'm down 80 pounds with no fill. Only 42 left to go!

[Cliff N. 2]

Wow! Amazing!!!! I'm down 80 pounds with no fill. Only 42 left to go!

that is AWESOME "CheckYes" great job,just stay strong and positive attitude will knock that 42lbs and more right off!!!