Question:
I had Lap Band on 5/5/8. I have lost 27 lbs so far, have not lost anything in 4 days

Is this normal? I have been following my nutrition guidlines but I'm finding it difficult to eat as much as they want me too.    — loriah (posted on May 22, 2008)

May 22, 2008
I had lap rny on 5/5/08. I lost 23 lbs so far since surgery. i think maybe a little slower because I lost 30 lbs prior to surgery. I think you are doing great. Congratulations Arden
   — bikermama

May 22, 2008
Sounds like you are doing famously! Way to go! Keep up the good work. It'll come. Some folks say to up your protein a little and that helps. Your body is probably busy saying, "WHAT have you done to us?" and hanging on for dear life but it will soon realize you are master and it can't beat you and the tool! You're gonna do awesome! Laura
   — waterlover

May 22, 2008
Sounds like you are doing great! Perhaps you might try staying off the scale a little bit. It sounds as if you are weighing every day. That can be a good and a bad thing. I don't weigh at home at all, I don't even own a scale. I only weigh at the doctor. And... keep in mind, some people can go 4 weeks on a plateau and not lose anything.... 4 days is not that long really. I know you are working really hard everyday and want to see results everyday... it doesn't always work that way. Your body is undergoing HUGE and drastic changes and needs times to adjust. Could you please clarify what you mean when you say you find it difficult to eat as much as they want you to? Are you talking about protein or what specifically? Most surgeons I have spoken to say you can't eat too little. Good luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

May 22, 2008
I think 27 pounds is great. I am six months post op and and struggling to even lose one pound. My body has pleatued for 2 months with no weight loss. good luck your doing great
   — willish

May 22, 2008
Hi--I had surgery a little before you, on 4/28/8 and I noticed that I actually gained a few pounds about 2-3 weeks out. I just kept journaling, and counting my protein and water, and it came right back off. I think bodies like to rebel after such a major surgery. You're still healing, and if your getting in what you can, than you're doing fine:) See ya slimmer!
   — purplek78

May 22, 2008
What is happening is definitely normal! You will hit plateaus now and then as your body adjusts. I hit one that was almost a month long, and I understand what FRUSTRATION is. Just keep up with your guidelines, maybe change some things up like they mentioned above, and eventually, your body will be ready to move on again! You are doing great!
   — Val_T

May 23, 2008
perfectly normal. Be patient with your weight loss. This is no miracle, it is just weight loss. A Plateau is 90 days or 3 months at the same weight. Weighing every day is counter productive to weight loss for most people. I weighed once a week, every week in the morning, and sometimes it was only a half pound, but I lost every week and was encouraged! Do what encourages, not what constrains you. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

May 23, 2008
You are doing great!!! I'm 7 wks out and down 34lbs. I hit a little plataeu of about 3 wks, then lost 7lbs in a little more then a wk after that. If you arn't already, really start walking as much as you can. There is an interesting article on the fitness forum about walking and why it works for weight loss. When i get in a good hard walk, the next day the scale moves. Make sure you are getting in enough cals (good cals), protein first of course and lots of water. Track your food so you know exactly what you are eating and it makes it easier to tweak your diet. Eggface has some interesting tools on her profile you might want to ck out.I have been learning lots of new things about good dieting lately and it really helps me understand the process. But, so far, so good. Keep it up! PM me if you would like to talk more about it. God bless.
   — Kristi H.

May 26, 2008
There will be days ...even weeks that you might not lose lbs...that is called compacting...your body playing catch up...make sure you measure yourself as you will lose inches when you aren't losing pounds.... Pam / Ft Worth Bandster Bites Silverware [email protected]
   — pphillips4720aol.com

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