I am so frustrated

I had my LapBand on April 4th and I was losing weight like 2 puonds a day. Now for the past two weeks, I have gained and lost and gained the same 3 puonds. I cant stand it and I have no idea what I am doing wrong. It is driving me crazy especially since I am like 2-3 puonds from my first goal. I want to see the 299lbs mark so bad and I cannot get there. Help, please give me some advice or tell me what I am doing wrong!!

You are not doing anything wrong!  The body goes into a mode that some call starvation mode.  It basically says "what's going on here", and slows down the metabolism to protect against rapid weight loss.  This is an adjustment period and it passes after awhile.  That's why they tell you that the average weight loss over all, is 8 to 10 pounds a month.  Also, if you haven't gotten your first fill, now may be the time.  You might actually be eating more than you are aware, and by six weeks post-op, the band isn't doing anything anymore.  Once you get your first fill, your hunger will be reduced, and so will your intake.  If you are following your diet plan, you will loose weight!  But the time right before your first fill is called "bander's hell" for a reason.  I've been driving myself crazy checking the scale every day.  Put the scale away for awhile and let the process happen.  By this time next year, you will be down below 199 and wondering why you ever worried!  Paul

thank you so much for replying. I have had one fill and he put in 1cc. My next one isn't until July 3. I am really wishing it would be sooner. It's crazy that everyone around ua is expecting us to drop the weight over nite since we had surgery. I have people asking me "are you sure it is working". I am just like argh. LOl. I will hang in there. Thanks

great advice paul!  it is true about the scale. i use my scale daily and it has been my friend until the last few days.  i have definitely slowed down as i have lost 28 lbs since my 2 week protein diet plus surgery so in one month.  and now i am getting greedy b/c i want to lose more! lmao!  i need to be happy with what i have lost and stop going on that scale. 

Karey,  beings you just had your band placed here recently....when it comes to eating what are some of your favorites by trial and error on the flavor and consistency of it all.  Just curious.