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billie26157
billie26157

Hi everyone,

I'm 3 weeks post op (gastric band) and i lost 7 pound in the first week after the op ( due to liquid only im guessing) and I recovered really quickly and moved on to mushy foods, iv put on 2 pound since and I was just wondering if anyone else's weight loss was slow at first? I have my first fill on 14th may so I'm wondering will my weight loss be better when iv had my first fill?

What have your experiences been because I'm feeling no restriction whatsoever at the moment.

B x

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  • laura32228
    laura32228 billie26157

    Posted

    Hi Billie

    I had my band in early January, I lost 14lb with the pre op  and post op then I stopped loosing weight. I did not feel any restriction until my 2nd fill, this was still not a lot of restriction so I could still eat a lot just more slowly. I have been useing my fitness pal to try and stick to 1000 calories a day but this has been difficult as my will power id terrible. My 3rd fill made more of a difference I have still not lost weight but I did eat a lot of chocolate at easter so was my own fault, I do feel fuller on smaller amounts of food now, I have to eat really slowly and the right foods. I try to stick with Chicken or Fish with vegtables. Protien helps me to feel full more quickly and stays in my pouch longer. I have 6.1 mls in my band and will have another fill next week, I'm not at the sweet spot yet but hope to get there soon. It is a slow journey.  

  • deborah40435
    deborah40435 billie26157

    Posted

    Hi Billie. I, too, am 3 weeks post gastric band.  I lost 10kg pre op and another 4kg post op, mostly in the first week when I was living on medication and water!  I haven't felt much restriction either, but am just starting to eat more variety, although still basically soft food. I think that my main problem has been the fact that I couldn't turn to healthy foods eg. friut etc. I feel that my eating has been a bit all over the place, but I am beginning to get into a routine of three small meals now.... but I do still get hungry. So far I've had no problem with any of the things I have tried eating: nothing getting 'stuck' and no regurgitation. My first appt at hospital is 18th May, and I hope that I will have my first fill shortly after. I guess its still early days for us.....
  • debbie98844
    debbie98844 billie26157

    Posted

    I hope someone can answer this for you as I'm really interested to know too. Good luck xx
  • Rumblytumbly72
    Rumblytumbly72 billie26157

    Posted

    Hi billie

    My situation is a mirror image of laura.

    I had my band eArly jan. Lost over a stone from preop diet to first fill.

    Ive had 2 fills, now have 5.5 in my 10ml band. Feeling not much restriction apart from having to chew chew chew lol.

    I havent lost an ounce since first band fill and am sticking to 1000 cals too. Im hungry all the time!

    3rd band fill next week and hoping she pumps me right up! Lol

    It seems to be that you need at least 3 fills to start feeling a good restriction.

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