What's the longest you've remained in Induction?

Hi - I'm 5 weeks post-op (Lap-Band) and have been at Induction level carbs (20g net/day) or less for 3 weeks now. 

Yes, I heard that I should be focusing on healing and not weight loss right now, but that's just not an approach I can emotionally support right now (since I tend to react negatively when the scale doesn't move). 

Anyhone have any feedback on staying at Induction level for 6 months or more? 

I have over 100 pounds left to lose.

Thx for the feedback~!

If induction is working for you and it is fine for you medically I say keeep at it.  Weight loss is for health and thats what its all about.  
In my not so humble opinion this absolutely should be your focus.  

This is your honeymoon perriod so enjoy that sweet spot.  Loose as much as you can early out because it will get harder as you hae less to loose and your appetite increases.  My doc seriously restricted carbs for the first six months although I was not required to count them.  (You did not ask but exercise was a must.  My doc has a routine that begins in hospital,  )

I've been on extended induction for months at a time on and off over many years.  Weight loss is extremely difficult for me as is avoiding weight gain.  Induction does you no harm as long as you
1.)     get plenty of fluids, (64 oz water minimum, 100 oz better), and
2.)     keep protein within reason as opposed to all you can eat. 
This won't be a problem for you as a newbie because your capacily is limited. 

I aim to keep total protein within 200% of my base requirement (weight in lbs divided by 2.2 equal grams of protein needed) but many low carbers eat much more.  High protein allows for weight loss while retaining muscle, but you need not go overboard. 

Ok, so I answered your question in the first sentence then rambled on.  Anyone who's ever read my posts knows being concise is not my strength and I cant spell for **** 

Best wishes to you.  Many say don't worry about the scale but I can't because my scale ownes me outright.  I hope that 100 melts away quickly and easily and stays gone forever.  I'm a difficult and slow loser, but I love it when others have good results. 

I appreciate your response and what you are calling the "rambling"!! 

Ok, let me make sure I understand the protein calculation above:

At 299lbs, my requirement would be 135.9 grams of protein?  I've been right at 85, so I'm thinking I could increase? 

As far as exercise goes, right now I'm doing cardio only, but I have a consultation with a trainer (since I have never had a structured workout plan before).

And, for the record - being 'concise' is in the eye of the beholder.  If concise still means that you can give comprehensive information clearly and in a few words, it's up to the reader to determine that (and I think you hit the mark above). 

Thx~!!!

You have the calculation right but it will be awhile before you will ever eat so much protein as a newbie.  Nor is it necessary as you are in active weight loss.  Woman generally need 60-80g protein daily.   You're doing just fine. 

The cardio helps burn off the fat but you can always add strength training.  Muscle mass fuels metabolism. 

As for concise?   Well, it just takes too long. Lol. 

 This is a good source of info about protein intake.

You may stay at Induction as long as you feel well, but .... keep in mind that healthful low-carbing is a WAY OF EATING as opposed to a diet.  With a diet, you do it until you reach your goal and then go hog-wild as you rapidly return to whatever you did before.

It's usually better to begin gradually adding carbs until you find a level that you can actually sustain for a loner period of time.  It could take you a year to healthfully lose that 100 pounds!!!  It might be unrealistic to expect yourself to stay on induction that long.