Hi, I had lap band surgery 3/5/07 and I am doing great. I am doing things I haven't done in many years, riding a bike, playing tennis, and volleyball. I am down about 45lbs so far. I don't get winded as fast as I used to. I have had 2 fills so far, I am at 2.8cc's in my 4cc band. I finally know what restriction feels like. I am learning how to make better food choices. I have quite a bit of weight to lose, in total around 178lbs. My first goal is to be down 50lbs by 3 months out - 6/5, so I have about 2 wks to lose 5 more pounds to hit that goal. I am on the boards often but I don't post much. I just like reading what everyone has on their minds. Anyway, hope this answers your questions. How are you doing so far. Amanda

It could be a plateau, but that's when I have found that I lose the most inches. So try not to worry about it too much. Just keep eating right and exercising - making sure to get in all of your protein and water every day. You'll be fine. I hit a pleateau that lasted for 2 weeks very early on (weeks 2 & 3 postop), and it freaked me out at first. Then I saw myself literally shrinking before my own eyes and quit worrying about it so much. You're doing great! Keep it up and you'll reach goal before you know it! ~Robin

Hey Bethany, Wow, after reading everyone else's replies, I'm afraid I can't offer anything interesting. My surgeon's aftercare program includes a far more strict diet than most everyone else. I wish I could eat a salad and red meat and citrusy fruits! I've been eating a lot of edamame with some kosher salt sprinkled on top. I love it! Good luck, Nicole

4 lbs a week sounds great to me!! I lost 15 before surg and at one month a post op I had lost 26 lbs. Total of 41 lbs. Past 4 weeks "nothing". Talking about discouraging. Sounds like you are doing great. Keep up the good work.

Hey gang, I was wondering how is your weight loss going? I'm only losing 4 lbs a week since the 4th week. My first two week I lost 16 lbs now at 8 weeks out I've only lost 32 lbs. I even only lost 1 lbs two weeks ago but it was that time of the month. Now don't get me wrong this is wonderful I'm just worried I'm going to be a slow loser, and becuase I have so much to lose I'm worried my honeymoon will be over, and I'm still going to be FAT dare I say that about myself!!! I'm just really scared. I started out 412 lbs, and the day of surgery I was 386 lbs, now I'm 354 lbs. I have lost a total of 58 lbs. If your doing really well do tell your success story. I hope to kick up my water intake that is the second biggest problem I'm having. The first being that I can't eat food. I'm having an EGD Dilation done Tuesday morning at 7:00 am. Thanks for sharing any advice is welcome! Lesley