I'm not losing weight!!

[LJS69 0]

I know in regular dieting you reach plateaus - is that the same for the lap-band and how long does it last?? I've done good up to about a week ago and now no matter what I eat or how much I exercise, I can't lose anything!! I'm getting very frustrated and I'm only 5 weeks post-op. Anyone have any helpful ideas??

[nataliec 0]

Actually, since you have minimal restriction, with no (or maybe one) fill, you have lost a lot of weight in 5 weeks. Generally good weight loss is considered 2 lbs per week when you have good restriction.:welldoneclap:

[juliegeraci 7]

I agree with Natliec. Your band isn't working until you start getting fills. You are in the healing stage right now.

[Iluvharleys 15]

There were times the scale didn't move for me, but the inches did. Make sure you take your measurements so you can check that too!

[mousecrazy 2]

I know you won't believe this, right now. Time will prove us experienced bandsters true, though...

scales lie. Period.

I have had plateaus that lasted longer than I wanted...months sometimes. Still, during that time, my measurements changed, my sizes changed. I promise I am not making this up.

Just today, after being at this same weight for at least 6 weeks or so, a t-shirt that did not fit me before, fits like a dream. No change in the scales, but a change in the body.

Try not to become very impatient...you are doing really great!