DID you GAIN OR LOSE WEIGHT POST-OP BEFORE YOUR FIRST FILLS.

[allielee 263]

I have consistently lost since being banded. I am averaging between 13-25 pounds per month. I was banded on June 20, 2008 and got my first fill on July 20, 2008. I have been really aggresive with my fills and before my first fill I was very good about what I ate and excercizing. I believe the band is a tool that you have to use. If you don't you may not lose as quickly as you want. I have lost 81 pounds since june! I have to be honest and say there were times I was hungry.. I try and drink more fluids then. I really stick to these simple rules:

#1 do not drink at least 1/2 hour before or 1/2 hour after eating.

#2 3 meals a day no more than 1 cup per meal.

#3 eat solids!! Don't eat mushies because they are easier to eat.. eating solid Protein keeps you full longer and you eat much less.

#4 excerize!

#5 try and drink at least 64 oz a day (when you drink that much you aren't hungry)

#6 if you want chocolate eat a mini size and walk away.. don't deprive yourself just eat things in moderation

[Great2BThin 5]

I didn't realize I could pick more than one answer and didn't see the bottom one of losing 16 lbs or more before first fill. I would've checked that one. I agree with everything alliemorris said. I was banded about the same time and lost about the same amount, I could've written her post. I'm at 78, that big 8-0 is eluding me, but I'll get it!! I've had 5 fills so far and may get another next month as I am loosening up a bit.

[Ceradad 10]

I lost almost 90 lbs before my first fill. Of course, I didn't get a fill until I was 6 mos post op. Had my 2nd one the following month even though I didn't feel I needed it. Haven't had one since and I'm 15 mos post ops. Just relying more on exercise and watching what I eat more than relying on the restriction. Reached my initial goal of 130 lbs lost by 13 mos post op and have basically gone into maintenance mode.