how much weight did you guys loose at first?
Hey, just wandering what the usual(weight loss the first two mos) is for everyone out there thats had lap band? its been about 5 wks post op, Ive lost about 17lbs, but I lost the most in the beggining..and now Im worried that Im not gonna lose enough. I am doing everything Im suppose to and following all the rules..can you guys share with me so maybe I wont feel like Im a loser on this ( well, I guess I should want to be a loser..lol) but you know what I mean!
Ann
Hi Ann,
I've lost even less than you, so I can't chime in any special magic tricks! But I did want to say that maybe we have to be patient and wait for proper restriction. I'm going in for my 2nd fill tomorrow, and though it won't be a cure, I hope it will get the scale moving!!!!!
Good luck to you, too!
Toni
Ann,
A buddy of mine had the lap band 2 months ago and has only lost 15 lbs......but just now got her 2nd fill. I have read before that sometimes it takes 2-3 fills on the bands before you feel that restriction and the weight loss begins. It's different for each person, so don't get discouraged. We don't need to compete with anyone, just work on ourselves, and know that it keeps getting better.
You might check with your doctor, as her doctor told her he didn't want her thinking about losing.......only healing those first 6 weeks. Until that band is tightened, I don't think you have the ability to lose as well........
Good luck!
Karen