Chabela 2 Posted August 18, 2013 Surgery date: 7/20/13. I've only lost 10 pounds post op.. My band is not filled yet.... I can eat pretty much everything. I'm embarrassed to go for a fill due to the fact that I haven't lost any more weight since I was in the office. Will I loose weight after my 1st fill? I sure hope so... Will I feel some restriction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp70 193 Posted August 18, 2013 Congratulations!10 pounds is not too shabby, especially in a months time! My doctor told me that I may not lose much until I start getting some fills. I had gained weight the first couple of weeks after surgery as it was a time for healing. You should not be shy or embarrassed about going back in, they should be your coach and cheerleader! Average weight loss should only be about 1-2 pounds per week. You are doing great! 3 catfish87, 2muchfun and KAATNS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chabela 2 Posted August 18, 2013 sp70: Thanks for your kind words!! I guess I shouldn't be so embarrassed.. I hope I start loosing these pounds ASAP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoingforGoal 1,734 Posted August 18, 2013 Why embarrassed. Although some will loose little to drastic weight immediately after postop, there are some who will lose none until they reach green or have some modest resemblance of restriction in their bands. Your doctor understands that and should be eager to want to start your fills to get you to that point. I hear others who allow their feelings about what the doc will say/do serve as an obstacle to their success. It's pretty rediculous because they end up not going in at all and feeling like a failure because they either gain or don't lose any weight at all. This is something you just have to get past and never allow it to prevent you from going to the doc. 3 2muchfun, catfish87 and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawalsh 919 Posted August 18, 2013 Hi there! 10 lbs is awesome! Never be embarassed about your weight loss. Until you're in the green zone which may take several fills don't expect a large weight loss. Just keep following the rules for your lapband and always, always go for your fills at the appointed times. Let's face it, that's how we got here in the first place (being too embarassed to go for a weigh in). Good luck to you, you're doing awesome! 3 catfish87, 2muchfun and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted August 18, 2013 Why are you ashamed of 10 pounds loss? I think that is fantastic! That is an average of 2 lbs a week. That is right on. I think that after 2 months I had lost about 6-8 pounds and surgeon was still happy with my loss. Congratulations on the scale moving downward!!!! :wub: 3 2muchfun, ☠carolinagirl☠ and catfish87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prillywilly 9 Posted August 18, 2013 I hear others who allow their feelings about what the doc will say/do serve as an obstacle to their success. It's pretty rediculous because they end up not going in at all and feeling like a failure because they either gain or don't lose any weight at all. This is something you just have to get past and never allow it to prevent you from going to the doc. The was me. Don't let this be you! After years of failing my band I'm back on the journey, embarrassed or not, because its time I stopped waiting time. 10 lbs in one month is great, do not be embarrassed! :-) 4 2muchfun, KAATNS, catfish87 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prillywilly 9 Posted August 18, 2013 The was me. Don't let this be you! After years of failing my band I'm back on the journey' date=' embarrassed or not, because its time I stopped waiting time. 10 lbs in one month is great, do not be embarrassed! :-) [/quote'] *wasting time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotButterFly 981 Posted August 18, 2013 I only lost 3 lbs from the time of my first post op appointment, to my first fill three weeks later. My nurse said: "Three pounds.... That's GREAT!!!" That still would be less than you've loss in a month. Focus on your accomplishments not your "apparent" failure. You're right on track. 5 ☠carolinagirl☠, Alohashelli, catfish87 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dulci 108 Posted August 18, 2013 Congrats on your loss! You are right on track and since your band is unfilled, it hasn't been as much help as it will be in the future. Get your fills as needed and keep up the great progress. 2 catfish87 and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angemc 85 Posted August 22, 2013 I know how you feel.. I'm booked for my first fill next week and will only have lost a couple of pounds since seeing him last week. But I'm not worried.. I know I need to be honest with him so that we can work together and help me find my green zone. You have lost, and 10lbs is awesome. Walk into the office feeling proud girl!! 1 KAATNS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAATNS 1,473 Posted August 22, 2013 I was told I might actually gain weight before my first fill so you are doing great! Chin up- you got this! 1 kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chabela 2 Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks everyone for your support & kind wishes!!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chabela 2 Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks everyone for all your support & kind wishes!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted August 22, 2013 I was told I might actually gain weight before my first fill so you are doing great! Chin up- you got this! Don't remember, but I might have gained a pound or two! 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
