How much did you lose before your first fill?

paula · March 22, 2005

12 pounds... thats what I lost in my first month.

Monica · April 4, 2005

Hi!

I lost 15 ponds in the 3 weeks following surgery, but then I started solids and uh-oh!!!! I have gained back 2.5 pounds and am really discouraged. I can eat just like before the band.....I go for a fill on Wednesday and am really keeping my fingers crossed for some restriction! I get bummed when I read on other peoples posts that some take 3-4 fills to feel anything! I am really hoping for enough restriction to lose 2-3 per week. I am exercizing 4-5 days per week also, but am pretty bad about my Water intake.

monica

princess_n_thep · April 4, 2005

After Your Surgery

Day 1 & 2= Clear liquid

Week 1= Full liquids as tolerated

Week 2 & 3=Pureed/Blended Foods

Week 4 -7 = Soft diet

End of Wk 7 = Transitional period to solid food

Week 8 & beyond- solid food (Smart choices!)- Chew Chew

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This is just an EXAMPLE. Please follow your doctors orders/advice. I am allowed to eat solid food (smart choices by the end of week 4 and my transition phase of trying foods is week 4). I am having my fill in week 6 and my doc wants me on full solids by then. Every doctor is different.

I am 13 days post op and have lost 15 so far. But it really depends on which scale I get one. They are all within 5 lbs of each other.