I need some encouragement....

[laurr925 0]

Hey, I totally know how you feel being at a standstill post-surgery.

I lost 17lbs in the three weeks prior to my surgery (two of those weeks being my pre-op liquid stage) and then another 7lbs post-op.

Once I was able to eat mushy foods, my weight loss halted. I found I was able to eat a lot more than I thought I could and I was starving all the time.

The nurses and staff told me not to freak out that it was normal for this to happen and that when I came in for my first fill I would be better. Well, I did end up losing another 2 lbs in the three weeks before my first fill, which wasn't too horrible.

However, I had my first fill last week and I have lost 3lbs since then. It feels wonderful knowing that I am now at a comfortable pace. My portion sizes are significantly smaller than what I was eating pre-band. I haven't really deprived myself of anything (I haven't been eating junk food, but I never was a big junk food person) and I am thrilled with my loss. Also, not going to lie here, I have not worked out nearly as much as I should have been.

Since my weigh in three weeks before surgery (about 7 weeks ago) I have lost 30lbs. Don't make yourself nuts with the scale and remember that weight can fluctuate a few lbs each day because of things like Water retention and time of day you weigh. I stopped weighing myself in between my one week post-op visit and my 1st fill because I knew I was going to lose my mind if I did.

Just keep focused and know that when you get that first fill you will feel a lot better, I know I did.

[NCsQueen 0]

Since my weigh in three weeks before surgery (about 7 weeks ago) I have lost 30lbs. Don't make yourself nuts with the scale and remember that weight can fluctuate a few lbs each day because of things like Water retention and time of day you weigh. I stopped weighing myself in between my one week post-op visit and my 1st fill because I knew I was going to lose my mind if I did.

Just keep focused and know that when you get that first fill you will feel a lot better, I know I did.

Wow that is so encouraging!! Thank you! And congrats on your 30lbs! one more week until my first fill!!!

[TVASQUEZ 0]

Hi new to this site. I was banded 2/9/09 Thank god I thought I was the only one who was going through this, I've only lost 7pd just maintaining my weight right now. I was feeling like such a failure know I feel a little better but I'm always hungry I have to fight the urges I'm hoping the first adjustment will help me feel fuller. Are you feeling hungry all the time like me even eating small meals through out the day.

[NCsQueen 0]

OMG yes!! I'm always hungry! I try my best to eat right and eat slowly but like right after work or during lunch I tend to eat quickly because of the time and end up losing half of it. I don't know... I hope it gets better.