Question:
losing the weight

I had lap band 12 days ago ,I am only getting around400-500 max calories aday because of the dr plan I have only lost 4 pounds.I am hungry now all the time,my stomach growls and I am getting hungrier by the day.I get mushies on Sat.I am wondering WHEN i GET MY FILL i WONT BE EATING ANY LESS,so will I lose? Is this normal amount of weight.I thought it would be more because I read other peoples blog.    — Sandy Hanson (posted on March 26, 2007)

March 26, 2007
Lapbanders lose more slowly that RNYers. I lost 8.5 lbs the first week after RNY. I also have no appetite or cravings so I don't feel hunger. Are you walking and getting all your fluids in? Def. talk to the doctor about your progress, see what he says.
   — Sheri A.

March 26, 2007
I had lap band 6 days ago, i've lost 10 pounds already. My stomach growls too! What's up with that! My pouch does get full but I'm constantly thinking about food! I wonder if I should move out for awhile because my family cooks pizza, tacos, mexican food etc! It's driving me crazy!
   — Gayelene

March 26, 2007
I had my surgery on 2-13-07 and you normally don't get a fill till you are at least 6 weeks post op. I go in for my first fill this wed. They say that loosing 2-3 lbs a week is good for a lapband. I am 6 weeks post op and have lost 35lbs so far but 22lbs of it was lost in a week prior to surgery because of water weight. So make sure that you are drinking plenty of water that was the only thing that really cut down on my stomach growls. Don't forget it your stomach growling doesn't always mean your hungry it can mean that you are thirsty. Make sure to get all your proteins in and if you are having trouble with that you will have to get shakes and other protein supplements. Good luck.
   — hugger1021

March 27, 2007
I was glad to see your question. I had lap band surgery on 3/23/7 and I feel like I'm not succeeding because I'm starving. I think about food and wonder if it would hurt to take a bite of my kids' dinner. Any tips or suggestion will be appreciated.
   — LoriS12959

March 27, 2007
Hi, I had my lapband last thursday, I too am starving. I feel fine, but not even half full, Last night I had a piece of toast, I ate slowly and I had no problem with it, I even emailed my nutritionist to ask her if I could introduce even a little soft food, ie: soft scrambled egg, I did,t think I,d be hungery after the surgery. Any thoughts? NormaM
   — amartin