One Month Post-Op

[bandit210 0]

I had my band placed on 7/26/11. I was on a 10 day liquid pre-op diet, 2 week liquid diet post-op, and now on the "mushie"/pureed diet until I see the surgeon on 8/25. I was doing great and have lost 9 lbs pre op, and then another 11 lbs post op. Since I started on the "mushies" i haven't lost any weight, possibly even gained 1-2 lbs. I'm not starving, but definetly get hungry. I don't eat terrible, and have tried to stick to high Protein choices like egg whites and refried Beans like the doctor suggested. I'm just frustrated that I haven't lost anything since I saw the doctor on 8/8. I have never had any issues getting anything down, and feel like I could eat more than I did right after surgery. I'm trying hard not to overeat and make good choices, but it's frustrating. Has this happened to anyone else?

[crash878905 2]

Great job on your weightloss!! I had my band put in on July 6th of this year. During my mushies/pureeds (over the course of about 5 days) I GAINED 4lbs. Talk about feeling discouraged! I was thinking to myself, I just had surgery and I'm hardly eating, how can I possibly GAIN any weight??? But I posted a topic on here and got great responses that gave me some insight. Your body went through a traumatic thing (surgery!). It is taking what it can to repair itself and get well again. Try and think of it that way. I had a 2 wk preop liquid diet and lost 10lbs. I had a 10 day postop liquid diet, 1 week of mushies, and then I started introducing regular foods. On Monday I had an appointment to get a fill and found out I don't even need it! My doctor says I'm doing beautifully without a fill... and here I was concerned that I was gaining weight in week 2 post op! I'm down a total of 35lbs now, which is not typical from what I hear. People say that your first month post op is healing time, and if you lose weight it's a bonus. So I feel like a lucky girl! Give it time and you'll do beautifully. Best of luck

[screeden 21]

Don't get hung up on losing alot before your first fill. your body is healing and adjusting to the band. you are doing great, keep up the good work. drink plenty of Water too.

[bandit210 0]

Thank you both! I feel better knowing it's not abnormal. You both seem to be doing great with the band, which is encouraging for myself as well Thanks again for the good insight!

[Pittbull29 1]

I'm in the same place. I haven't gained but losing real slow. We weigh 20 lbs less than when we started so hang in there!