deparis Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 hi there! just wanted some of you vets to share how much weight you did lose between the band date and the first fill? I can imagine it varies for everyone of us, but just an average will do. Also, the discomfort (around the chest area), how long will it be before it's gone? It's not really painful, it's more uncomfortable and I worry when it's time to go back to work... they'll probably send me home if I make faces. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 8 to 10 lbs. was the average for my group. (SIX WEEKS) hi there!just wanted some of you vets to share how much weight you did lose between the band date and the first fill? I can imagine it varies for everyone of us, but just an average will do. Also, the discomfort (around the chest area), how long will it be before it's gone? It's not really painful, it's more uncomfortable and I worry when it's time to go back to work... they'll probably send me home if I make faces. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAgal Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 deparis, I started at 196 and am down to 173! I'm happy and have not been at 173 for a very long while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzz Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I was banded at 187 and had my first fill yesterday at 177, so is that 10 pounds. I lost all of the weight on the liquid post op diet. Once I got to solid foods, it was a struggle to keep it off. I hit a plateau for 5 weeks. So don't get discouraged if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I lost 34 pounds before my first fill, and have lost only 2 since my fill on May 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlag Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I was banded on 4-3-08, and did not get my first fill until 5-21-08 (7 weeks). I have lost 9 pounds. I have been at 199 for the past 3 weeks. I have not weighed since my fill, so........will see if I have lost more. Have to wait until tomorrow to weight at work. I always try to weigh on the same scale and at the sametime everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sdejong Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 That is such a great question..... My husband keeps saying that I am just going to be so skinny so quickly and I have to remind him that it will take almost 1-2 years before I reach my goal. I have my surgery on July 1st.... I am soo scared but so excited at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I lost 18lbs before my first fill which was 6 1/2 weeks post op. It has been 3 weeks since my fill and I have lost 7lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I was banded on 3-25 and my first fill is scheduled for Thurs. I weighed 208 on my surgery day and I weigh 192 now. I lost 6lbs. post op for a total of 22lbs. You're right though, it varies with everyone. I probably would have lost alot more but am not doing very well watching what I'm eating. That'll all change after my fill! :punish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebsmom Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I was banded 4/29 and my surg wt was 210. Im 201 right now but dont get a fill until 6/6. I cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I was banded on 04/28 with 248 lbs. now I'm 4 1/2 weeks post op and down to 235 lbs. 13.5 lbs pre op and 13 lbs post op. Did not have a first fill yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicat Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I lost 15 pounds pre-op I lost 10 pounds post-op to first fill I lost 8 pounds since my first fill 12 days ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Oh that is awesome!! 8 pounds since your first fill. I get so excited when I see this and can't wait (weight)!! =D> I lost 15 pounds pre-opI lost 10 pounds post-op to first fill I lost 8 pounds since my first fill 12 days ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom12 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I lost 18 lbs. pre-op I have lost 8 lbs. so far post op and lost all of those in first two weeks. Have not lost anything in last 8 days. My first fill will be June 20th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoolbutterfly Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Before surgery i weighed 261 i lost 12 pounds post op (in 12 days), after surgery i weighed 263 (gained 2 pounds) witnin two weeks I lost 13 pounds and I now weigh 250 which is a total loss of 23 pounds and havent lost any for the past three 1/2 weeks! I get my first fill on 6/17/08 and cant wait! Right now I can eat anything BUT rice and bread and flour tortillas. Yes, I found out Mother's Day weekend, I can even eat cake without a problem, except of course the fat and calorie content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynIrish59 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I've lost 22 lbs since banding, my first fill is scheduled for 6/12. Very little restriction...one night I managed to put away an 8 ounce steak....hadn't had one in so long. Last night couldn't even finish 1 small hamburger patty, go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicat Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 I was banded 4/4 and lost 15 pounds pre-op. I lost 10 pounds the first week post-op - zero the other 5 weeks. I lost 10 pounds since my first fill 3 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Lost 17 pounds pre-op, 8 pounds post op. None since. Going for my second fill on 6/27 so hopefully, that will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 I lost 25 pounds pre op and 14 pounds since being banded on May 8. Right now I don't need a fill, I can have one in two weeks. I'm still dieting though, having 2 lean cuisines a day and usually whatever I want for breakfast which could be an english muffin with cheese or bacon, a protein shake if I'm really not hungry. I know, I know, we're not supposed to have real food and not shakes, but sometimes I'm just not hungry! I'm very full with just a lean cuisines and never hungry between meals. I figure as long as I feel this way, I don't need a fill. I have scheduled one for August 6th. I think I'll probably be needing one by then. Jena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chypolite Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hello everyone. I lost 17 lbs. After post-op I gain 5 pounds. I was so disappointed. Now I'm walking 5 times a week and watching what I'm eating. This is not a rocket scientist mission. You have to work it. I did not know this at first I thought you get the band and lose weight. I did not know you have to watch what you eat You have to work out and you can't eat and take liquids at the same time. The only thing that I know for a fact that one day I'll be thin. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I lost 23 lbs from my surgery to my first fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I was 226 on the day of surgery and 202 on the day of my fill so 24lbs in those 6 weeks before my 1st fill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAS Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 tomorrow is my first solid food day after my 21 days of liquid diet and I'm a little nervous about it. I was banded on May 29th and have lost 7 lb since banding. I lost 10.5 lb on the pre-surgery diet so as of now, down about 17 lb and already feeling so much better. I scheduled my first fill with Dr O for July 23 at 7 weeks. I think I had the bloating/pain for about 8-10 days but feel just fine now. Kay pre-surgery: 201 lb height: 5' 2" weight at banding: 190.5 current weight: 173.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat 2 Fab Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I lost about 10 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allcdngirl Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Calicat.. congrat's on your weight loss you're doing great! I was wondering if you felt different after having your 1st fill. Alot of people don't lose any weight and don't notice any difference in what they can eat and how much. Did you find you could only eat "less" that what you were eating before the fill? I lost 15 pounds pre-opI lost 10 pounds post-op to first fill I lost 8 pounds since my first fill 12 days ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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