Any May Lap Banders witih weight loss statistics????

I am one month out...have only lost about 7 pounds since surgery (not including the eight I gained overnight from surgery and lost again). I get a fill in three weeks and start solid food tomorrow. Feeling frustrated so I need to compare with some of the rest of you May lapbanders. Anyone lose more once on solid food? Howmuch did you lose before first fill? Sniff.... Janey

Jane, That's all a part of the lap band, lose the weight slowly. Try to keep in mind that the band is a tool and you will have to stick to a diet plan in order to lose your weight. Just keep saying to yourself....the band is a tool...the band is a tool....I used to have the LB.....been there...lol.... Good luck Maria

i HAD MY SURGERY ON MAY FIRST AND HAVE LOST ABOUT 16 PD FROM THE DAY I HAD SURGERY AND 25 WITH THE PRE-OP DIET AND 31 ALL TOGETHER SO IT HAS BEEN SLOW BUT THAT IS OK. I WILL HAVE MY SECOND FILL 7-6 SO I HOPE IT HELPS.

Renay :0) Lap-Band - 5/11/06 Dr. Gail Wynn - CHRiAS - St Francis Hopsital 350+/306/288.6/160 - 5'9" 61.4+ pounds GONE! Fills 7/7/06 - 1cc ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "When you step to the ledge of all the light you have left, and you take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you [must] believe one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for you step upon, or you will learn how to fly." ~ Author Unknown

Janey, Are you exercising or walking and keeping to your nutritionist's plan? Remember that even if your loss is 7 pounds, it IS a loss. You just don't want to gain. It will be a bit easier once you are filled; however, if you feel like you are eating too much with the solid food, call your surgeon to see if you can get an earlier fill appointment. Also, remember to include physical activity in your plan. Take care, Renay

Oh, Janey, have you tried reading posts on the lap-band board (http://obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/posts.html)? I think they would be helpful for you. ~ Renay