8 days Post Op

[dmprem 25]

Anyone else not lose much weight right after having the Lap band surgery? I am just now feeling like doing anything, the pain isn't bad anymore, but I weighed myself today and I have gained a pound since my Post op appointment on Thursday.

The Doctor said I was doing well and to continue on liquid diet for another week. I don't have a problem with this, but I think my body is used to me eating almost nothing because I wasn't hungry at all the first 3 days after surgery, and now I am having about 600 to 900 calories a day.

I know that until my first fill in 5 weeks I will start feeling more hunger, but I thought i would continue to lose weight.

[akwright68 114]

Remember that you are still recovering and swollen. I have read where people have not lost a pound for months after the surgery, then all of the sudden it begins to come off. Not what you wanted to hear, but each of us heals differently. Keep your Protein consumption up and be patient. Walk, walk, walk and walk some more. Exercise, Water, and Protein Shakes are a staple of banded life. Right now you are swollen internally and healing, it won't always be like that.

I am 2 months into this life and still feel impatient, but see the steady progress and know that this is the healthier way. I am down from a size 26 to a 22. 264 presurgery to 233 now. This week my weight was none, but I measured 2 inches overall smaller. The body changes differently, not just by weight.

[The B 96]

I was banded 8 days ago as well. right now I wouldn't even worry about this, especially if your doing everything your dr. is telling you, it could be Water, swelling, who knows but it's most likely not fat. two days after getting banded I got my monthly unwanted friend TOM. not fun and yes weight come on. we're just getting started, everything will be fine Good luck and smile, we're banded!

[dmprem 25]

Remember that you are still recovering and swollen. I have read where people have not lost a pound for months after the surgery, then all of the sudden it begins to come off. Not what you wanted to hear, but each of us heals differently. Keep your Protein consumption up and be patient. Walk, walk, walk and walk some more. Exercise, Water, and Protein Shakes are a staple of banded life. Right now you are swollen internally and healing, it won't always be like that.

I am 2 months into this life and still feel impatient, but see the steady progress and know that this is the healthier way. I am down from a size 26 to a 22. 264 presurgery to 233 now. This week my weight was none, but I measured 2 inches overall smaller. The body changes differently, not just by weight.

That is pretty much what I thought, just wanted to see if anyone else was in the same boat. My Dr seems to think I am going to do well. He doesn't want me walking yet though until after 2 weeks. Good luck and Congrats on your weight loss. It feels good to buy a smaller size!

[dmprem 25]

I was banded 8 days ago as well. right now I wouldn't even worry about this, especially if your doing everything your dr. is telling you, it could be Water, swelling, who knows but it's most likely not fat. two days after getting banded I got my monthly unwanted friend TOM. not fun and yes weight come on. we're just getting started, everything will be fine Good luck and smile, we're banded!

Band day Buddies! I know I am still swollen, I can feel it. I am def not discouraged. just wanted some feedback. I am excited for my new life. I was lucky, I thought I was going to have my TOM on my surgery date, but luckily, I skipped last month. This happens occasionally now as I am almost 50 years old.

Good luck! Keep me posted on your progress!

[jessicawinston 58]

I am also 8 days out. I find myself weighing in the morning and getting pissed lol. But today I have Fluid leaking from the port site. It's a blood color. Should I worry? Omg is yours doing it too?

[countrygrl 175]

I am also 8 days out. I find myself weighing in the morning and getting pissed lol. But today I have Fluid leaking from the port site. It's a blood color. Should I worry? Omg is yours doing it too?

I'm 10 days out an I would think this is something to call the dr about all of my incisions are complete healed you can hardle even see where I was cut. Very impressed dr did a wonderful job. Please contact your dr about this I wouldn't say it's normal please keep me updated an ill day a prayer for you !! (( hugs ))

[duhbuhr 0]

I am 10 days post op and I can fully understand how you are feeling although I am down 8 lbs but it seems to go up and down. Keep or head up we are all on the right path

[pjgaston05 0]

I am 7 day post op and have also lost 8 pounds this week. Go back to doc next week...hope I continue to do well...good luck to u!

[duhbuhr 0]

Yes same to u I don't go in to get my band filled until may 1. How is our healing process going?

[pjgaston05 0]

Doing well. Hardly had any pain. Started walking yesterday. Just excited to lose the weight and get healthy!

[duhbuhr 0]

That's good when are you planning on returning to work? That's where I am up in the air

[pjgaston05 0]

I went back on Friday the 12th fit for 1/2 a day. Started back today full time