rainforester04 0 Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone!!!! My name is AMY! I just my lapband on December 22, 2008. I decided to get on the forum and reach out to others. I am a little dissappointed b/c I haven't lost anything since my surgery. It's been 10 days and nothing. I am a little annoyed. Is this normal? I look forward to making new friends!! Amy Edited January 2, 2009 by rainforester04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted January 2, 2009 Are you still on liquids? Many people don't lose, or lose but then regain, during the average 6-week post op healing phase...and often people don't lose, or gain a little, (unless they intentionally diet) until they get restriction. What's happening with you isn't uncommon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tabithan 19 Posted January 3, 2009 Hi Amy, I am in Houston as well. Which doctor banded you? Did you lose any weight on your pre-op diet? If you are following doctors orders in terms of post-op diet, there is a possibility that you are retaining Water from the surgery. How much water are you drinking a day? Hang in there. If you follow dr's orders, the pounds will fall off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainforester04 0 Posted January 3, 2009 Hey there - Dr. Hollis was my surgeon. I went through True Results. Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindaloulynn 0 Posted January 3, 2009 Hello I am in Houston also. Good luck with your new friend. I have named mine, Burppa, because I burp alot!! I was banded 11-20 at Methodist Hospital. Great doc, Great care is what it is all about. I have been able to loose 22lbs since surgery but now at a standstill, but I know it will come. I will not allow myself to get on the scale except once a week that is all. Be sure to take pictures at one month etc. that is where I can see a difference. GOOD LUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twirl 0 Posted January 3, 2009 I am in Conroe and was banded in Houston on 12/9 have not lost anything as far as I can tell but am eating so much less food I think the Mexican and Chinese food restaurants in the Woodlands are going out of business b/c I no longer eat there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tabithan 19 Posted January 3, 2009 I am in Conroe and was banded in Houston on 12/9have not lost anything as far as I can tell but am eating so much less food I think the Mexican and Chinese food restaurants in the Woodlands are going out of business b/c I no longer eat there LOL Twirl - that was funny. The one thing that I definitely havent gotten around is how little i eat. I am still buying produce and it is going bad because I cant eat it fast enough!!! Everything lasts longer!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tabithan 19 Posted January 5, 2009 Hi everyone!!!! My name is AMY! I just my lapband on December 22, 2008. I decided to get on the forum and reach out to others. I am a little dissappointed b/c I haven't lost anything since my surgery. It's been 10 days and nothing. I am a little annoyed. Is this normal? I look forward to making new friends!! Amy Hi Amy, It's been a couple of days since you posted. How is it going? any movement on the weight loss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainforester04 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Hehe - I know right I think the McDonalds by my apartment must think I died. I ate there almost every other day. Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainforester04 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Hi there Well I lost 2 since my post. Oh well - I need to stop weighing everyday lol I know better :thumbup: I am still 4lbs over my pre-op weight but no biggie. I have my post-op appointment on Jan 21st. Thanks for the post Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites