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Wow justplay, you are a life saver, I got my band nearly 8 mths ago, at first I lost nearly 14lbs and have put it all back plus some. I have lupus and sjergens syndrome and have been very sick with it, I also have stopped smoking. I have had 3 fills since August about 4 or 5. I have some restriction but not much. Your post had given me hope because I was getting depressed. I live in Ireland and got my band done in Belgium. I am due to get my next fill Thursday wk. I felt such a failure, but now as I said you have given me hope. Many thanks Jackie

Thanks for replying, thanks kbliss for your advice, unfortunately I can't call my doctor to get the full sooner, as I live in Ireland and got my band done in Belgium and they will be back over here on the 5 th April. I will chat to them when I see them, but they are doctors not a support group. Harlem you only got your band done in feb, give yourself time, I got mine done last August. Best wishes Jackie Thanks for replying, thanks kbliss for your advice, unfortunately I can't call my doctor to get the full sooner, as I live in Ireland and got my band done in Belgium and they will be back over here on the 5 th April. I will chat to them when I see them, but they are doctors not a support group. Harlem you only got your band done in feb, give yourself time, I got mine done last August. Best wishes Jackie

Hi I got the lap band last August, I got 3 fills so far, with little to no restrictions, I'm due my next fill, Thursday wk. I suffer from, depression, lupus and sjergens and have been sick for months. At the beginning I was doing great and lost 14lbs approx, I have put up the weight plus some more. I am devastated I feel I'm struggling with everything and can't get motivated. I have 4.5 so far. Someone told me that it could take up to 5 fills before you really lose weight. I know I have to excerise and keep to a good diet. Sorry for moaning I just have no one to really talk too. Thanks Jackie

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Hi Kim, Thank you so much and indeed everyone for replying. Kim you have answered so many questions, and have given me some comfort. I feel so much better about myself after your post. This week I have started to walk a little bit, I am planning to join a gym soon. Again Thanks a mill Jackie H

Elcee can you explain further what you mean, I don't understand but am interested to hear what you mean.

Thank you for replying I am most grateful Iam afraid I won't lose weight.

Hi I had the gastric band done 3 wks ago. I found the operation quite difficult. I live in Dublin Ireland there are no support groups here. It's taken me 3 wks just recovering. I have lupus and sjerogens syndrome so I don't know if the tiredness is to do with my illness or the operation. I have lost only 10lbs but feel constanty hungery. I am due to get my first fill in the next 2 wks. I am so worried that it won't work. When you get the first fill, will you eat less? I have no one to talk about my worries. Any bit of advise would be great. Many thank spring