recently banded

zactana · June 19, 2008

Hi, just banded on June 3 Dr. Wilson in Houston I recovered well lost 7 lbs on pre-op clear liq I,m a little disappointed that I,ve only lost 3 lbs more as of today I haven't started exercise yet when:rolleyes2: should you start and how much

singledad167 · June 19, 2008

Hi, just banded on June 3 Dr. Wilson in Houston I recovered well lost 7 lbs on pre-op clear liq I,m a little disappointed that I,ve only lost 3 lbs more as of today I haven't started exercise yet when:rolleyes2: should you start and how much

I'm not banded yet, but from everything I understand, you are healing, and I assume you've hadn't had a fill yet. Right now it's about healing, and protecting your new pouch. After you start to get your fills, you'll have more restriction. Everyone is different as far as weight loss, and how fast. Excersice certainly expedites the weight loss. The band is a tool, and you get out of it, what you put into it. Good luck and be patient, it will happen.

Shaki · June 20, 2008

Hey! I was banded on June 3rd as well. I was cleared to start exercising this past Tuesday. I have to admit that I haven't done very much--just taking brisk walks at night to start off with. I'm going to start working out in my office gym next week (I return to work on Monday). I lost 7 lbs. pre-op and 15 pounds post-op so far. I feel like I could eat anything I want to right now, but I am doing my best to limit my portion sizes. I'm not eating anything near what I used to eat. I'm taking 4-5 bites of whatever I fix the family for dinner, and although I could eat much more, I am walking away and once the food is out of sight I don't have any hunger or cravings. I'm determined to make this work--I consider it my last option. I don't want to be thin--just healthy...my one year goal is actually quite simple, I just want my weight to start with a 1. I just want to play with my kids and not be the "fat mom". Anyway, I just wanted to reply since we had the same surgery day--I seem to be at a weight loss stand still for the last 4-5 days--I know I shouldn't weigh everyday....but who am I kidding, I get on the scale EVERY time I walk in the bathroom! Good luck everyone!