weight loss after the band

Hi everyone

I wanted to write and ask if anyone else had these feelings. I was banded 15 days ago and I lost 13 pounds so far but it has practically stopped. My major loss was the first week. Did anyone else have all of the what if feelings?? I guess Im getting impatient, I want it to come off faster. I can't wait until my first fill, but I still have weeks until that happens. I have no restriction at all right now, The first week I had lots. Oh another question I had was how on earth do you get all your water in when you are supposed to sip sip sip. I usually drink 100 oz of water a day and now Im only getting about 40 oz. I have no trouble gulping water but will that stretch my pouch?

Thanks for any help, Bernadette

Hi.  I was banded too.  Remember, we banders, lose more slowly than RNY.  where are you on food stage now? 

I had my 1st fill on 3/3 (surgery 1/28).  You will suffer what we call it bandster hell after your stomach is healed up and before your first fill.

I don't think gulping water will hurt the band/pouch.  I drink 4 32 oz of water everyday. 

Why don't you come and hang out with us on lapband forums?  Lots of good people and good answers!  I'm still learning myself!