weight loss

[t-mom 0]

So I had the realized band put in 6/6/11 and the first week nI lost about 15lbs! I was eeling great about myself and the weight has slowed down. in the last 3 weeks I ahve only lost about another 5 or 6 lbs. not really happy. Feel like I'm eating what i should be ,but the weight is not coming off as quick.... Anybody have the same issues?

[Jess55 97]

First 6 weeks is about healing, not about weight loss. Also 5-6 # in 3 weeks is normal weight loss. You should not expect to lose more than 1-2# per week. This is not bypass.

[Cindy C 150]

That initial fifteen was probably Water weight. That always comes off quickly. After that two pounds a week is good.

[honk 780]

I'm a slow loser. I work out an hour seven days a week; and am loosing on average 1 lb week. You may just be one of those people who lose slower than others.

[NJMomma 3]

Weight usually comes off fast and furious in the beginning...don't get discouraged, it's still working!

[Wheeler5051 0]

I totally had the same problem, even gaining some back after the first month, but once I started getting my fills, the weight has begun to move again. so hang in there, it will happen. Just like another person had said, in the beginning, it's about healing, so don't get discouraged. It's totally normal!

[vlp1968 83]

I think the speed of weight loss you want is a little unrealistic. 2 pounds a week is excellent! Keep up the good work.

[roziecakes 20]

I think your weight loss sounds on the higher end of normal actually; you're doing great! I was told that 1-2 pounds a week was realistic. Don't be discouraged, you're actually on the right path! Focus on your healing right now.

[Queen Protein 0]

So I had the realized band put in 6/6/11 and the first week nI lost about 15lbs! I was eeling great about myself and the weight has slowed down. in the last 3 weeks I ahve only lost about another 5 or 6 lbs. not really happy. Feel like I'm eating what i should be ,but the weight is not coming off as quick.... Anybody have the same issues?

[Queen Protein 0]

I had my band put in 6/13/11 by Dr Duncan's Team too! I lost a total of 23 pounds in the first 3 weeks! 18 the first 2 weeks and 5 the next. This week I have gained 3 lbs. I signed in today because I became so discouraged. HOWEVER, I am so glad to hear this is not unusual! Thanks for posting the quetions and for all of the great support!

#Queen Protien bows

[Beachy_Babs 5]

The initial weight loss is Water weight. Most people will experience a large amount of weight loss in the beginning (even pre op).

But once you're a month post op and on to solid foods, it's going to slow down, but it's still coming off! Someone mentioned that this isn't bypass

and they're right. Bandsters average 1-2 lbs per week whereas a bypass patient averages a pound a day (my doctor said so).

Just be glad you're losing weight! I've read posts where people aren't losing at all. Keep up with that you're doing. It's working , trust me