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Well mine was 20 from pre op diet to now... I guess it is not too bad.. I have had a hard time the couple weeks too.. and funny.. mine is a 3 pound gain and lose as well. I am going to really try hard to get another 10 off for the next visit... But I feel no restriction from this little fill.. Ugh.. thanks for the response.. I just feel kind of down about not loseing more..

I was banded on may 27th and I have only lost 20 pounds.. only 7 or 8 since surgery. My doctor was really "stern" with me.. I only got a small fill in.. and it is doing nothing! He just sounded like I really dropped the ball and was not doing my part. So I am feeling really badly even though I tried really hard to keep on track... and I did .. but.. he made it seem like I was really bad Just wonder if I am doing something wrong here? What is everyone losing? and I am really that far behind? I am very discouraged... :-(

Thanks to everyone I am going in with a plan... If I can't eat I will ask for a fish if they will do that... If not.. I will just take it home... and eat a little of what I can.

When they sit you up with the needle in.. and ask you to drink.. He told me that if we hear a "gurgle" it is too tight.. that happened... He backed it off... then he said.. "if it feels like it is not going down good.. sitting there.."... Well it sort of did? This was my first fill and I don't know how to tell if it is too tight... what will that really feel like? I think it felt like it was not going down.. but was not sure.... any tips on this before my second fill...?

I had my Nurse P tell me the same thing.. He said they took the air out and put in Saline... I don't know what that means.. but I only could get a 1 cc over the "air out" in the band... I am so discouraged by this... I feel no restriction at all...!! the drink test caused a "gurgle" so he kept taking more out... .. Ugh.... My doc. gave me a "harsh" speech about.. "getting down to business" I only lost 7 pounds since surgery 20 pounds total... feeling sad today

so hard to do.. my doc said 30 min after... but I sometimes will take maybe a small small sip if I need it during the meal. If I am eating something dry like chicken breast... just a small teaspoon sip... I was told it keeps the protein in your pouch longer if you don't drink.. so ... I know that is a hard one..

No really thanks.. this is why I posted.. I need some perspective.. I just feel so down about it.... only other "bandsters" can relate to this ... and I need to hear what they are saying..

I had my first fill.. the fill NP was "new" and I think fearful of filling me much.. Long story short.. I only got 1 CC in I feel nothing.. My next fill is in a Month and they expect 10 pounds down... My Doctor comes in and sternly gives me the "we gotta get serious" speech I have only lost 7 pounds since my banding 6 weeks ago and 20 since preop. The point is... It was such a negative experience and I have lost all faith in this band... I just don't think I am going to be successful.. and feel really discouraged. Wonder if anyone successful has been through anything similar? Just pretty down today I need a ray of hope...

The fill nurse was new and not experienced so he said drink this water and let's see. So 3 ccs go in my 14 cc band and we hear a gurgle so he backs out a cc then I said I guess it's ok but could feel it more and kind of hiccup. He backed out another so my fill was 1 cc. I don't feel different now and wonder if I don't have enough fill. I only lost 7 pounds since my surgery 6 weeks ago and 20 pounds total. My doctor seemed stern and said " time to get serious" so I hope I get some help here Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated I am feeling sort of worried. Thanks

Betsy I always love your posts. My question is: Did you have that hunger turn off from day one?? Or did finding the sweet spot do the trick? At two mos out I am in bandster Hell. I am not gaining but not losing and my portions are not small anymore. My first fill is later today and I hope it handles this hunger. Did this happen to you? Or were you just able to be ontrack no matter what? Thanks as always!!

I will ask when I get my fill. I have had steak very tender with no problem. Very small bites and chew chew!! If I need to I will ask for fish good idea!! I eat alot of fish now days and love it!! I guess it's a wait and see! Thanks you folks are awesome.

Thanks so much.. this is great information.. I am going to discuss with my Doc at my appt on the 12th...

Any Stratigies for Banster Hell? Ugh a holiday weekend and I ate.. I was banded May 27th and suddenly I am ravenous! I could eat my desk.. Will a fill help this? I have one week to go for the fill.. I really feel guilty and have gained 2 pounds... makes me really discouraged :thumbup: I am drinking and drinking... I just want to eat! Any Ideas that worked for you? let me know.

I am going to discuss with my surgeon as well. That is very helpful!! Thanks so much!!

I am getting my first fill on July 12th and July 17th I am going to a wedding. I ordered the Filet. Now I am scared that it will not go down because of the fill. Anyone able to eat this? If I do my small bites and chew.. should I be good? Just don't want to be embarrased at the wedding.. ugh.. The other dinner alternatives are Pasta and Chicken breast.. and I think they would be harder to manage! thanks for any advise...

I was banded May 27th and have eaten out.. but I went to a family resturant... baked fish.. steamed carrots... that was fine.. I went to a Middle eastern when on Mushies and had humus... Appetizer size... I think we have to really plan ahead when going someplace... I don't think I am ready for alot of places... but fish.. or mushy stuff... I feel good about and had no problem.. I guess.. just think ahead.. and be conservative.. for now... It worked for me...

Wow don't remember. I like muscle milk lite as well. Myoplex made the bad list as well. I hope we get some clarification.

I read it on line and yes Muscle Milk was a biggie. Thanks. I may try Jillians ;~)

Google this because it is not something listed on the label. It is what they found when they tested. It is in consumer reports this month. Shocking and I hope not true. I use BSN and it is my go to breakfast every day. Ugh!!

consumer reports is saying protein shakes and powders have dangerous levels of metals and other bad stuff. This is my breakfast! Wondering what others have read about this and if any of them are in fact OK to use. Really upsets me.

Was this Allergan? Lap band or the Realize Band

Any one have trouble with eggplant?? I found a low fat and carb recipie I want to try. Or if any of you have such a recipie please share. I am really hungry for a little of that!!

LOL.. I know.. mine is very loud too! Maybe it is just gas.. it feels that way.. I am going to stay on full liquids today for a bit and see if it settles... I am at work but I will try and get out and walk at Lunch. If I still have it this afternoon I may call. I just can't tell if its Gas... but honest... it really could be..

I was banded May 27th and am on soft foods and decided to try eating a a local family resturant that serves light small portion meals. I had a piece of baked fish ( small) and a couple carrots (that I had to chew and chew) a couple bites of potato... and felt fine.. Later on I started to get a tummy ache.. feels like gas.. so walked.. hot tea.. Gas X... all the usual.. Nothing helped... went to bed.. and this morning just having liquids .. but still have the pain. .. It is not terrible... a dull ache... I wonder if the couple carrots did this??? they were not cooked as soft as I would like... it feels like gas but normally that will pass for me... Anyone have something like this..? what helps? The pain is in my mid section. Thanks!! :bored:

I found that right after surgery... and this may hurt a bit with the incisions.. I would lay on my bed.. on one side curled up a bit for 5 minutes.. then roll to the other side for 5 minutes.. and keep the "motion" going... that seemed to move things.. Gas x strips... and hot beverages... of course.. walking .. walking... Good luck..