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2.5 weeks post op and not lost weight...is this normal
- Thread starter marie1000
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Hi, I have not yet had a band, but I will be having mine on the 10th of June. However, from what I have read, it is normal not to loss weight at this stage for it is important for your swellings to heal and when u have ur first fills then u can start having restrictions and losing more weight. Anyways best of luck and sure to get more tips from u as u progress.
Gems123
New Member
Hi, I have had my band for about 2.5 weeks and I too am not losing any weight, I think, if I am correct that we will feel hungry and not full as we have no restriction, I am sure there will be an experienced bander along shortly to re-assure us but I think this is the tricky stage where you have your pre-existing appetite but have to try and control the amount you eat, I am hoping that when I get my first fill it will hopefully become a little easier!
gems x
slaz
Member
Since starting pre op diet at the end if January the only time I have put weight on was a couple of weeks post op when I put on 2lb! I knew that I was doing all the right things and not being naughty at all and that the weight would eventually start moving downwards. Give your body the chance to work out what is happening to it and you will be rewarded.
top_kat
Well-Known Member
Marie, how are you doing?
If you didnt have anything put into the band at the time of surgery, or if it was minimal, the amount of restriction at this point will be limited, there will be some difference but at around this time post op, when the swelling etc is going down, things in terms of hunger etc will return
It is also common that weight loss at this time will be minimal but once you start working towards and with the band in restriction and in your choices then it will kick in. It can take you a while to get restriction, I didn't have any until my 4th fill which was just over 6 months post op, but through choices of what I ate, limiting carbs, maximising protein it enabled the weight loss to begin.
Hopefully you should now be moving (or soon to be) over to "normal" food, its at this time that you can make choices of having drier, crunchier foods which work well with the band, and keep you feeling fuller for longer
If you didnt have anything put into the band at the time of surgery, or if it was minimal, the amount of restriction at this point will be limited, there will be some difference but at around this time post op, when the swelling etc is going down, things in terms of hunger etc will return
It is also common that weight loss at this time will be minimal but once you start working towards and with the band in restriction and in your choices then it will kick in. It can take you a while to get restriction, I didn't have any until my 4th fill which was just over 6 months post op, but through choices of what I ate, limiting carbs, maximising protein it enabled the weight loss to begin.
Hopefully you should now be moving (or soon to be) over to "normal" food, its at this time that you can make choices of having drier, crunchier foods which work well with the band, and keep you feeling fuller for longer
tubbytutor
New Member
Hi Marie
I am also 2.5 weeks post op to and I only lost half of a pound. I only lost 12 pounds on the pre op diet.
I read all the stuff warning that you won't loose before your first fill, but it is disappointing especially when you think how little you are eating!!
Just because I know I shouldn't expect weight loss doesn't mean I have to like it!
I am also 2.5 weeks post op to and I only lost half of a pound. I only lost 12 pounds on the pre op diet.
I read all the stuff warning that you won't loose before your first fill, but it is disappointing especially when you think how little you are eating!!
Just because I know I shouldn't expect weight loss doesn't mean I have to like it!
thanks for all your comments, im really nervous as get my first fill on Thursday and haven't lost anything. when I saw Wendy last time she wasn't very nice and I felt totally humiliated they way they made me feel for not loosing weight. I have cut back however still nibble on things throughout the day
I appreciate all of your helpful comments
I appreciate all of your helpful comments
