Loosing Weight Between Surgery & 1St Fill?

[Ms.Vickie 68]

Ok I am 1 month post op and the only weight I've lost was during the week of surgery during the clear liquid phase. I did gain a few pounds after I started eating solids but I've lost those pounds already. Total loss almost 15 lbs since surgery. I know this is the healing phase but I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or should I already be loosing weight. Again I'm just curious not worrying. My first fill is December 2, 2013.

BTW...I eat every 3-4 hours when I'm hungry. I eat about a cup of food at a time. I know I need to drink more Water and eat more fruit. Have not exercised this week but have done a lot of walking in the mall while shopping. Lol

[2muchfun 8,927]

Very normal. I lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. After my 3rd fill and my nut consult, I started losing weekly.

I've been here for years and the story is the same for many bandsters. Until you get the fill that gives you restriction/satiety it's just a diet. I had to be assertive for my fills. Sometimes only 3 weeks apart.

tmf

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I agree whole heartily that it's just a diet until you are at full restriction, however I will take it a step further and say that I believe it's a diet until you get to your goal weight. If i hadn't tracked my calories and stuck to a strict eating plan for 22 months to lose weight I think I would still be trying to get to my goal instead of maintaining for the past 10 months. Not to say I wouldn't have reached it... I am sure I would have... but I personally believe I had to put forth every effort possible to lose the weight. In my opinion, the band really goes to work once you have lost your excess weight and you are maintaining it. That said... It sounds like you are doing well and let's face it a Loss is a loss. But I get bored easily and was really motivated to get to my goal as quickly and safely as possible. My doctor and I decided on 1000-1200 calories a day for me. Your number may be different. I didn't go over that ever during the losing stage. I lost each and every week except for 3 plateaus I hit which looking back were my body's way of hanging on to the fat I so desperately wanted to lose!! LOL If you aren't already....Consider tracking your calories on your phone app or computer. You want to write down everything that goes in your mouth except toothpaste. You may find it works for you. Best wishes for a successful journey!

[Ladybandito 516]

Floridays, nice to see your comment here; I have been missing our posts. You look fabulous!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Floridays, nice to see your comment here; I have been missing our posts. You look fabulous!

its nice to see you too!! Thanks for the compliments. I am loving the new me!!