Newbie needs advice - 1 month post op

[lexi's mommy 0]

Hi everyone I am new to this site and am hoping I can get some advice.

I was banded Sept 17th and at first it was great, the first 2 weeks out I lost about 5 pounds or so (didn't have an exact measurement around surgery date since their scale is off from my home one).

But, these past couple weeks, NOTHING. I am scheduled for a fill on Wed. but am worried to even go in there having lost no weight since they last saw me 3 weeks ago!

Is this normal to just not lose anything? I thought I would lose a good amount within the first month, but I think this whole month I have only lost 6 pounds and most of that is from the liquid diet after surgery!

[lexi's mommy 0]

Oh forgot to add, that I am right back to being hungry a lot. It just makes no sense to me I think I am really doing something wrong :confused:

[LollyMoe 1]

You're not doing anything wrong. It's normal to lose 2-3 pounds a week. Some people gain. You don't have anything in your band yet. You'll start to lose when you get enough "fills". Right now, you have to eat what you should and no more. Some people call this time bandster's hell.

Go to your appointment, talk with your doctor or his nurse and they will explain it to you.

[lexi's mommy 0]

Ok, thanks!!! I was just really worried that its been a month and I have only lost a little bit most of which was lost immediately after surgery. Plus I was looking around on here and seeing some people who have already lost 30 pounds only 5 weeks post op!

[nfl1 0]

Are you tracking the amount of Protein and liquid that you are getting each day? People in our group who get the right amount of protein keep losing, but those who are not tend to stall...even with or without exercise. I think our nutritionist wants 75-80 g of protein and 48-60 oz liquid each day - I found it hard to do, but was glad I did! Adding extra non-fat dry milk powder to Soups, etc. helped me to get more, but we had 2 weeks of liquid and 2 weeks mushies before getting to real food.< /p>