Post-surgery with minimal weight loss

kreich · August 13, 2007

You and I had our surgeries 3 days apart. Mine was 6-25.... I also have only lost a total of 19 lbs! NO fills yet, today is my first day for that... How did you get more than 2cc's-? I can't beleive you have had 2 fills already!

I am thinking maybe it depends for each person how much TOTAL weight they need to lose, or what size the band is. The ones that are losing much faster might have more excess? You know, like with a regular diet, I would always lose MUCH faster (total #'s) than a friend that only needed to lose 10 lbs before they were IDEAL.....

Do you think you moved to fast on your diet? I was on liquids for 2-3 weeks then mushies by my 4th week i started stage #4 I had my surgery on 6/28/07 I lost 19 lbs in 3 weeks and now I'm 6 weeks out and haven't lost a pound, in fact I gained 2 lbs, a had my first fill of 2cc's didn't help 1 week later recieved 3.5 cc's total hopefully I'll feel full

Daisalana · August 13, 2007

Don't worry, the days of woe and second guessing yourself are inevitable. I remember having them a lot last month, right after I threw away my scale. I ended up losing 8lbs last month which was a nice boost.

But point is, I've had 3 fills now.. and still not where I need to be with restriction. I've finally come to terms with myself to just be patient(which I am NOT).

But.. do as I say, not as I do. Be patient :lol:

Until you're properly restricted, you're going to worry that it's not going to work, that you wasted time (maybe money), you're letting yourself down, you're a failure, etc.. It comes with the territory.

It will get better.. go browse before and after pics, it always gives me a good boost!

casinolady · August 13, 2007

HI KREICH, I'm so glad to here from someone that had surgery around the same time I have 10cc vangard band and I do feel restricted at 3.5 cc's but still only at 19 lbs stable for 3 weeks keep in touch

J.R. · August 14, 2007

You aren't alone. I had my surgery in May 2007, did quite well on liquids, but I feel no restriction at all. I have had one fill and am hoping the next one will help. I know L.B . is just a tool to help, but at this point I can't see it helping...Good luck.

LapBand Jill · August 15, 2007

I agree with you. I can eat and I do not get full. I was banded on 7-30 and I have lost a total of 20pounds, but I dont eat! I am scared that I will stretch out my pouch! I am so confused to!