What's The Norm?

[Bandedlauren 18]

Hey guys!

I am exactly 2 months post op and am down 30lbs. I understand that the norm for weight loss is 1-2lbs a week but there have been times where I've lost nothing for 2-3 weeks and where I've lost nearly 5lbs a week. I am getting my second fill tomorrow (I'm at 4cc'snow). What have you all noticed is a normal amount of weight to lose in the first few months, and how does it change in the future?

[2muchfun 8,927]

The quick answer is that there is no such thing as normal when you speak of the band. Some lose nothing and others lose 40-50 lbs. It depends on how much you have to lose. The more you have to lose the more you will lose in the beginning. The weight you lose in the beginning 6 weeks is mostly Water and not fat, unless you have dieted to the extreme.

Once you get to the point that you have lost most of your retained Water, you should lose 2-6 lbs a month depending on how much you consume and how much you exercise. Expect your weight to yo-yo as it is now, always. Medications, carbs, sodium, menstrual cycles all can cause you to retain fluids and mess around with your daily weight loss. Don't get "weight loss" and "fat loss" confused.

tmf

[Jenn1214 120]

I have averaged about 5 pounds a month since being banded. Not amazing, but slow and steady wins the race!

[Bandedlauren 18]

Thanks for the input guys! I really appreciate it. Here in about an hour i will get another fill so hopefully that will help to kick start some weight loss again!

[Lannae 46]

I lost big after each fill, then slowww but its still a loss. Good luck!!!!

[marfar7 1,533]

I lost nothing the first 4 mths. I didnt follow the rules and ate just like before my band. It wasn't till my 3rd fill that I felt the band was doing its job. I dont think theres really a "norm" cuz all of us are so different. After my 3rd fill tho I lost about 7-10 lbs a month.

Good luck

Marci

[Bandedlauren 18]

Well, I just got back from getting my band fill. They said I need to eat about 20g more of Protein a day. My band is now at 5.5cc but apparently my weight loss is right on track! They said that normally they see 30lb lost in 6 months, so I'm ahead of the game!

[curryteacher 2]

I'm 6 mos out and have only lost. 30 lbs so it sounds like your doing great! I'm at 6cc and not sure if I need another fill or not. I do wish it would come off faster but at least it's coming off!!

[Daddyof4 95]

Bandedlauren, I think it's great that you have taken control of your weight issues. When I was 20 in 1976 there was no lap band and I would have been too scared to try it. I really give you credit for doing this now so you can enjoy the benefits longer. Congratulations.

[bigenuff 302]

I was banded 4/6/12 at 2 months out I was 30 lbs down.it's been really slow the last month.I've only had one fill.I think ur on the right track.