Banded October 19th

[midgelovescookies 19]

Went into my second apt after surgery and gained 2 pounds . Hopefully a strict Protein drink diet with maybe one small meal or fruit or meat a day will help this!

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It's normal to either not lose or gain a little weight during the early months of lap band surgery. It'll take a few appointments/fills before you notice any appreciable restriction. Hang in there and be patient, and don't go too hard on yourself if you're not losing quickly.

[Treadmillwalker 486]

I was banded 10/12. I'm watching my calories, Protein intake and Water. It is easy to overdo on calories IMHO.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

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@@midgelovescookies, if I were you, I wouldn't worry about the two lbs. It sounds as though you've advanced to solid food which is the best time -- feeling like a "real" persnon in the real world. Follow the guidelines you were given and, if you haven't started, use a food tracker. My Fitness Pal is highly recommended. Keep track of everything, as it's a learning tool for times like this and times when rate of loss may slow. Losing one or two pounds per week means you're hitting the bull in his eye. If you pre-plan meals and grocery shopping, you'll be much happier than you will be on a primarily liquid regimen. Losing weight is happiest when we're like all the other kids, not doing something that feels like deprivation or punishment.

You'll be fine.