Frustrated

I am so frustrated….I had surgery done on 11/3/08 and have only lost 10lbs TOTAL…that is pre-op and all. I have had 2 fills so far and I have restriction as far as I have to chew things well but can eat as much as I want. I am walking 25 miles a week extra, watching what I eat….I don’t get it. I never wanted to be one of those people who fail at this and so far I am. I could just cry! I go for my 3rd fill next Wednesday and I pray that helps. I just can’t fail at this too….I am really worried. :blushing:

Hang in there sunny. From what I know if you can still eat as much as you want, then there's NO way you have enough restriction yet. I think this period (between getting the band and getting to the elusive 'sweet spot') is going to be so frustrating. You've finally got your band, but it's not really helping you yet (many people here gain weight during this period, so you're not a failure). I'm sure another fill or two will help! Just take this time to keep practicing all those good habits so you're ready when true restriction is there. I'm getting banded by early May and I don't expect true restriction until the holidays (but I'm sure I'll be impatient too...I can hear my 'whinefest' now, just remind me of this then). -BG

I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time sunny. Go for your fill keep doing what your doing and if nothing after that consult a nutritionist and your surgeon to see what the problems are. Good luck to you. I wish you health and success with this.

I UNDERSTAND I WAS BANDED IN APRIL OF 08 AND HAVE ONLY LOST 30 POUNDS 1 REFILL NEED ANOTHER

Hey Sunny, don't be so down on yourself....you'll get there. I have been banded since May 2008. Everyone is different, but BG is right. your not restricted enough. Sometimes it takes a few times to find the right filling. They'll find it and when they do you'll be even sunnier than you've ever been!!!!! Keep up the good habits and give your self a break. Good luck!!!!