Am I Normal?

[shorty2118 0]

I was banded may 1 and have only lost 15lbs

[smilinginside 16]

your doing great!!! these things take time !! it was about a month and a half before i started losing above that

[2muchfun 8,927]

Yes, that is very normal.

tmf

[shorty2118 0]

This was my first post but im just freakn out that this surgery isn't going to work for me im so scared I wanna b smaller soooooooo bad!!!! But I just couldn't do it on my own

[highland 168]

Sounds about right to me!

[shorty2118 0]

And all my co workers and friends and family keep askn me every day it seems like...so how much have u lost now?? I feel stupid saying none this week or Whatever

[kah1213 311]

I've been at a standstill for 2 weeks. (I'm 1 month post op) Totally normal.

[bandedgorJESS 16]

This is why I regret telling my extended family and friends. They ALWAYS ask me. It bothers me so much.

[smalltown 15]

I to had the same concern but I'm 4 months out and have only lost 15lbs so your up on me lol family ask me all the time as slooow as it is sometimes I wish I hadn't told anyone I had it done but have to think its normal and I'm just not patient

[2muchfun 8,927]

I only lost 12 lbs the first 4 months. Then my fills started to give me the restriction I needed to eat less. I also visited with my nutritionist and she helped me make some changes in my food choices that helped a lot. I'm at 7 months out now and I've lost 40 lbs. It will happen, but you will have to jump through some hoops to get there. Be patient, make sure you call your doctor and get those fills as soon as you can.

tmf

[alexa_nj01 18]

You are doing fine, just to to exercise more maybe that helps to loose faster.. Good luck

[Cazzy 725]

You dont mention how many fills u have ... it is quite likely that u are not at restriction yet and therefore wont be losing much weight, although u have lost a decent amount. Dont be in a hurry u can only go at the pace the band was designed for this is a long term weight loss system not a quick one like a bypass, just watch what u eat and exercise, once u get a few more fills under your belt then u might start dropping weight quicker

[Dox 3]

I had band one month ago and only have lost 13 lbs. I, too, was very disappointed. I went for my first fill today - 3ccs. So far, I do not feel any restrictions, but have been on liquids all day. I have my second fill on July 6. I am praying that I see some results. I, also, had a hernia repair which was worth the surgery alone. I do not have any GERD - wonderful! My eating habits have improved. I do eat a more healthy diet,, but I am not good about exercising. Good luck to you and to me!!!!!