Lap Band over gastric bypass

[band-4-life 2]

I will like to know if anyone had lap band done over gastric bypass. I had mine done in early March with in the 2 weeks i had lost a total of 23 pounds and can't drop a pound since then. I drink my Protein and have my Fiber I petty much have carb twice a week and my sugar count is 12gm and less. Nothing fry. I will like to get some feed back from anyone. Thank you.

[AussieSam 234]

As with revision surgeries they are not as effective as the original surgery where they don't give you the same bang for the buck. I wish you well and hope it works out for you.

[catfish87 3,471]

@@band-4-life

Lots of people experience exactly what you describe with lap band surgery. Rapid weight "loss" right after surgery, then a period of time where they don't lose any....or actually "gain" some. Totally normal! Who wouldn't lose on a clear liquid diet?

Your surgeon may not have put any ( or not much ) Fluid in your band during surgery. That usually comes somewhere after the first month to 6 weeks post op. And it may take several fills/adjustments to tweak your band to provide optimal results.

Until you get to that happy spot ( you'll hear referred to as the "Green Zone" ), just do your best. You are in what we refer to as lap band "bandster hell"...... the time until you get your band properly adjusted.

Best wishes!

[KateP 359]

BOB patients (band over bypass) tend to find they lose slowly. Certainly nothing like the loss you probably experienced at the start of being bypassed.

Don't think of it being 23lbs in 2 weeks and then nothing, think of it as 23lbs in 9 weeks which is way over the average loss expected with the band. If you are eating fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight.

[band-4-life 2]

Thank you all for your input. I really appreciate it. I am eating fewer calories. Going to the gym 3 to 4 time a week plus have a personal trainer. My fill so far is 5mg. I'm not getting another fill until June.