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Keep going. Hang in there. I was banded on 3/8/13 and I just am now feeling restriction. It took multiple fills. But I have dieted and exercised my little heart out, and I am down 55 pounds. You can do this

Hi! Be patient. Easier said than done. I was banded 3/8/13.. 4 ccs in my 10cc band. Then 5.5, 6.1, 7.1, and now almost 4 months later I am at 7.3. I did not feel ANY restriction until this last fill. Even with this fill my restriction comes and goes. Somedays I feel it some days I don't. I have been able to eat ANYTHING I wanted and as much as I want since the day of surgery. Everyone Is different, people in my support group have half the ccs I do, and can't eat anything. They are sipping Proteins shakes. That being said. I am DETERMINED to not fail. I've spent 7,000$ I have had SURGERY FOR GOODNESS SAKE. This was my last straw, my last chance, I was not going to fail. I log all my food, eat lots of Protein and fruits and veggies. I exercise 5-6 days a week. I don't eat after 6 pm. I am on a diet. A lifestyle change, whatever you'd like to call it. I have committed to make huge changes until my band starts working. Even then it is just a tool, and will not do the work for you. Good luck! If I can do it, anyone can. I made the decision for surgery on 2/20/13 and since that date I have gone from 235 to 185.6! Almost 50 pounds!!! And I can proudly say that the surgery motivated me, but this has been all me baby!! You can do this

Yes: I am on a diet.. Just happen to have a band that I only feel sometimes .. It's been a weird ride. I've lost 47 in 4 months. Another 60 to go

So jealous! I am 3 1/2 months in.. And I have 7.3 in a 10cc band. I'm starving all the time. I only have a little restriction ! Dear lord I hope it doesn't take over a year :-/

I had surgery 3/8/13 my left shoulder pain was sooooo awful, and now I still have pain there. Anytime I have gas of any kind I feel like I'm having a heart attack .. Almost 4 months later

I have had two fills. I was banded march 8, 2013. 4cc at surgery. 1.5cc at first fill, and .6 at second for a total of 6.1 in a 10cc band. I feel nothing. I can eat and drink anything I want. I wasn't sore after my fills, the first one was airflow uncomfortable. Second fill I didn't even feel. I am just trying to eat small meals throughout my day to stay somewhat satisfied. I exercise and drink tons of Water. I cannot tell I even have a band. Some people (lucky people) find restriction very easy. Hopefully you will, that's why we got the band? Right? Good luck!

I was banded 3/8/13 and first fill 4/10/13, a total of 5.5 in my 10 cc band. If I didn't have scars, I'd swear I didn't have a band! I am sooooo hungry, physically and in my head. I want to eat. I can physically eat anything I want, and as much of it as I want. So I definitely understand where you're coming from. Try and not compare yourself.. This is your journey.. Not anyone else's. just be patient. Be true to yourself. Eat your allotted calories, move your body, eat slowly and stop at the recommended portion size. And you will see results. I promise. And one day hopefully we too will find the "sweet spot"

It seems to take a few fills. I've had a fill. Was banded march 8.. I'm starving all the time

No. Almost 19 years ago with my first baby! (Can it be that long ago!!!)

I agree with you! I had 3 c sections. 10 pound babies. My gallbladder out.. This was by far my worst surgery! Took me a good month to feel better, still not back to normal. But it does get better

I had 4 cc's at placement 3/8/13 and 1.5 more on 4/10/13.. And still can't tell I have a band other than port discomfort

My dr told me to chug water fast 8-10 ounces and it'll either force it down or up. But will relieve you immediately good luck

Let her! Don't let her spend her 20's fat like I did. I wish I had a more understanding mom. Congratulations on the medium! Amazing feeling I'm sure

Do you have my fitness pal? It's an awesome app with lots of motivating people! I would suggest it. Great way to keep yourself accountable! 70 lbs is amazing. You did that!!! You can do it again

I was banded by him on 3-8-13 .. He was good. Not much of a bedside manner. I saw him the day of my surgery and not since then. But the people at the office are awesome! Willing to listen, willing to answer anything. They are really kind and supportive

You are always so rude! It's people like you who have ruined this app for me. I now use my fitness pal to get support and connect with fellow banded people. Just keep your demeaning comments to yourself. This is not the first time I have seen you posting rude comments.

I was banded on the 8th. And I lost 20 lbs from the post op diet and the surgery by the 15th. And then since the 15th i have bounced around 2-3 lbs!! It is sooooo beyond frustrating, I am exercising and barely eating 500-800 calories and nothing. I know everyone says "4-6 weeks is healing and not weight loss" but COME ON PEOPLE. Anyone eating 500 calories of mushed up food should lose SOMETHING!!! Lol.. It is super frustrating.

Magnesium citrate. It's in a clear glass bottle by the stool softeners. It tastes like yucky sprite. Lol, but it will clear you out. Then I suggest a daily stool softener like colace. If you are this constipated stool softeners will not help you. If you can find the magnesium citrate just ask the pharmacist and follow directions on the bottle

I was banded the 8th.. Not too thrilled with weight loss, and still feel like crap. Shoulder pain, incisional pain, and my stomach just doesn't feel right.. It's hard reading posts when people are dropping 40 lbs in 2 months and going back to work after 3 days. This has not been my experience. I lost 12 post of and almost 10 since the 8th!

I went to true results as well. What state are you in?

Hi Jen! I would love to email with you. I will inbox you my email address! Keep your head up! 70 lbs!?!? You are a rock star my dear -Ali

I started feb 20th 235 March 4th 227 Banded march 8th 224 Today 217 I would love to be 200 by 4/4 that's my boyfriends bday.. Maybe too lofty, but I can hope and be true with my exercise and eating !!

We are like twins! Lol.. I am day 5 post op. and I am at least functioning. Yesterday I could barely walk. I have used gas ex, heating pads and walking. I even called my dr today. They said some people hurt with gas pains for 6 weeks :/ heck no!! Just hang in there. It does seem to he a little better everyday