Question:
HAS ANY ONE HAVE HAD THE LAP BANDING?

HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO YOU LOOSE IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS? AND WHAT DO YOU DRINK THE FIRST FEW WEEKS    — alexzaydria (posted on January 27, 2006)

January 27, 2006
Hi Joshonda, I had my band 4 years ago. Everyone loses weight differently. Some can lose 10-20 pounds in the first month. Remember to drink sugar free liquids. Every doctor has their own routine for liquids. Ask him and follow his orders. Usually you are on liquids for about 3-6 weeks following surgery. Good luck in your journey. Mona
   — monymony

January 27, 2006
you do lose about 2-3 lbs depending on the person, and usually you will be on liquids for the first 2 wks then go to soft foods...I know a lady that has lost 116 lbs and she had it 9 months ago, but it depends on the person cause it varies...
   — Parker

January 28, 2006
The first few weeks are for healing, and with the LapBand, "real" weight loss doesn't start until the first fill. Any weight you lose before you get restriction is just bonus. My doctor had me on full liquids (anything you can get thru a straw) for six weeks, but that varies depending on the doctor. You should go to the LapBand forum, if you haven't already .. there's lots of info there. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/posts.html Good luck!
   — Jeanie

January 30, 2006
The best support & education group for newbies - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SmartBandsters/ .... Theresa
   — SouthTX LapBand