Question:
IS LOSING 3 POUNDS IN 7 WEEKS NORMAL FOR LAPBAND PATIENTS?

I HAVE HAD THE LAPBAND FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND I HAVE ONLY LOST 7 POUNDS. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? I HAVE NOT HAD A FILL YET SO I FEEL LIKE I CAN EAT ALL DAY LONG BUT I STICK TO ONLY 3 MEALS A DAY. IS LOSING 7 POUNDS IN 3 WEEKS NORMAL? I FEEL LIKE I AM FAILING AT THIS PROCEDURE?    — PTFLEM (posted on February 17, 2009)

February 17, 2009
I had the same problem until I had my 1st fill, then I started to lose 2 lbs a week...I hope this helps. I have lost a total of 46 lbs in 6 months with the lap band.
   — Uhura123

February 17, 2009
At this point in time you have no real restriction. You are in the healing phase which takes 6-8 weeks. It can take up to 4 fills before you get enouh retriction to start losing the 1-2 lbs a week of healthy weight loss. You are currently in what is called "Bandster hell". For now, just relax, heal, walk & learn your new eating habits. Good luck Donna Oland lapband 4/19/07 lost 115lbs
   — Donna O.

February 18, 2009
Seven pounds in 3 weeks is a weightloss of over 2 pounds a week....that is what to expect with the band. Remember with the band we will loose weight slowly, we can expect a weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week.
   — lmw9674

February 19, 2009
yes, nobody is an exception to the "slow weight loss" rule of the lapband. you're in bandster hell right now, but doing well. so be PATIENT and just start exercising to promote further healing, and start getting used to your new eating habits. You'll have a fill soon enough. :-) Good luck and enjoy the ride!
   — slimcolagirl