One month post op

LindaN · 10-08-2006, 10:00 PM

I am currently one month and 1 day post op. I have been stuck at a weight loss of 19 pounds for almost 2 weeks. I hear this is normal. Can anyone tell me how long this will last? How much am I suppose to eat in a day?
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Banded 6 Sep 06
Walter Reed Army Med Ctr-Dr. Carmody
251/232/150

r2ht4u · 10-08-2006, 10:05 PM

I was banded the same day as you and I have been at the same weight for 3 weeks now....its driving me crazy! I am getting my 1st fill this coming Thursday~I talked them into taking me a few days early- YAY!!!!!! GOOD LUCK to you!

TamifromAL · 10-09-2006, 10:50 AM

I was banded the day before you guys. I've been eating between 800-1000 calories a day, and still losing pretty steadily, although it's slowed just a bit in the last two weeks. I don't feel like I'm starving myself, or anything, I just eat bandster portions, low-fat foods, and no sugar. If I get hungry before meal time, I drink a bottle of water. Sometimes I have a snack, but stick to 100 cal. or less.

Tami

cassandra · 10-09-2006, 10:58 AM

I was banded just over a month ago -9/7 - and I've only lost about 7 pounds. I don't know what the problem is - but my doctor told me to expect little to no weight loss before my first fill. I have my fill next Monday, so hopefully I can start losing 2 lbs. or more a week.

GayleTX · 10-09-2006, 11:10 AM

I have noticed that my plateaus seem to hit about every 4 weeks and last about a week....at least that's been my pattern so far (it's easy to see them when you post your weights on the fitday.com and check the 'report' section). There seems to be no pattern early out....just depends on what condition your body was in and how heavy you were at the beginning. Don't worry so much about doing low fat....it's the carbs that are your enemy, especially the white ones.

Best wishes!!

GayleTX · 10-09-2006, 11:10 AM

I have noticed that my plateaus seem to hit about every 4 weeks and last about a week....at least that's been my pattern so far (it's easy to see them when you post your weights on the fitday.com and check the 'report' section). There seems to be no pattern early out....just depends on what condition your body was in and how heavy you were at the beginning. Don't worry so much about doing low fat....it's the carbs that are your enemy, especially the white ones.

Best wishes!!

***Susan*** · 10-09-2006, 02:23 PM

I am assuming that you have not had a fill yet. The important thing to remember immediately post-op is that this time is for healing, not losing. Many people experience little to no weight loss during this time period, and some (such as myself) gain during that time. Your band really isn't meant to work without a fill. You may have felt some restriction the first couple of weeks following your surgery, however, that was probably due to swelling. When are you scheduled for your first fill? Be patient until then. Once you start feeling restrictions from your fills, I promise the weight will start coming off again.

LindaN · 10-10-2006, 11:17 AM

I have not had my first fill. Next Tuesday.
How do I know if I am eating enough calories?
Mainly trying to ensure I get enough protein, which
I don't think I do. Don't want to lose what little
hair I have.

cubancookie · 10-15-2006, 03:01 PM

Hi there. I am also 4 weeks post band, and have lost 20lbs. I've been stuck at the same weight for the past 2 weeks!!! I should be happy with the weight I've lost, but I'm worried that I'll be stuck here indefinitely. I exercise 3-4 days a week, and I consume 800-1000 calories a day. Maybe if I begin taking my protein shake again, I'll start to see some loss?? I'm not due for my fill until the end of november. Does anyone have some advice??? Thanks!