Robbswife

I was banded in March 2013 and have only lost about 30# as well. I'm getting discouraged.

I had surgery in March. I'm still struggling with the idea that maybe I made a mistake. I have "only" lost 30# and have gained and lost the same 5 pounds several times over. The most significant weight loss I experienced was during the preop diet and the immediate post up (2 weeks). I am not in denial. I understand that it is not the band's fault that I haven't lost weight. It's still wrapped around the choices I make for what I eat and how I move (or don't as the case may be). I did my research and thought I knew what to expect but the reality is that no one can truly prepare because we are all individuals. My latest fill is the first time I have actually felt any restriction. So I'm hoping that now I will start to feel the way I expected to from the beginning. I'm in no way trying to be negative. I still have hope that this is going to be the answer for me. It's just not happening like I expected it to.

I got banded March 19th and my weight loss and feeling of restriction (or lack of) and fills etc are almost identical to yours. I have been frustrated too. But, sounds like we are right where we should be.

I'm struggling too. I had good losses the first month when I was doing my pre-op diet and my week after surgery I lost the most. Now I feel like I'm at a stand still. I have noticed I am slipping back into some old behaviors. I'm trying to work on that. Just had my second fill yesterday. I hope it makes a difference for me.

Make that my first "fill" today.

I had my first full today. I was very nervous as well. It was smooth and not painful. Just like a shot, quick and simple.

I am finding the same frustrations. This is my 4th week post op. I have not had a fill yet. I feel hungry a lot. Even though I eat mainly Protein at meals. My old weaknesses are still there. I go to the doc next week for my first fill. I'm hoping he will release me to do more exercise too. I too have been feeling like this attempt has been no different than the 1400 other times I tried to "diet". Besides everything every one else has said I also found a mentor on this site. I have a friend who had surgery a few weeks before me. He helps me, answers questions, and is encouraging. I love the boards but I'm so glad I found someone to talk things over with.

I was banded March 19th. To make a confession I haven't been the most compliant with my post op diet. I meant I'm not eating thick steak and chops or anything but I have been eating more than just mushies, I just chew everything to death. I'm feeling so hungry all the time. I don't have a fill yet of course, but I do okay in the morning until after lunch. In the evenings however, I am famished. I have increased my Protein a lot and I even made this wonderful tuna salad that has like 150 cals for the whole thing with only 2 carbs. So anyway, I'm so stressed. I am feeling a little discouraged. I sure hope having a fill makes a difference. Maybe you will have more success than I have in these early days since you are actually following the guidelines....

So happy!! I have not told anyone at work about my surgery. I have only told my close friends that I am even trying to lose weight (for the umpteenth time!!). Anyway..................... THREE people yesterday at work commented on my weight. One person said I was looking very healthy, another one said she could tell I had been working out (which I haven't) and the last person asked my what I was doing different because I looked really good. :wub: I'm so excited. I don't care what other people think about me really, it's just nice to know that I'm starting to "show". Thanks I just needed to share!!

I'm so happy to find this post. I was having the exact same thing and I was so worried. I'm glad to know others have it too, so maybe that means it's normal. THANKS!!

Liquid vicodin= liquid gold. Man I have never been so thankful for a little shot of fluid in my life. When I'm feeling better I might try making it into a drink........ Just kidding!

Okay I don't want to complain, but I am feeling pretty much back to "normal" today. EXCEPT, when I move the place where my port is just sends sharp pains through me. It's a very localized area so I assume it's my port, but jeez enough already. I took ibuprofen. I hope it's better before I have to work on Monday.

I have some bruises too. I'm going pretty well all things considered. I think I'm going to venture out of the house today.

I'm 3 days post-op. Doing OK. Pretty sore. Had my first cup of coffee since Monday. I LOVE coffee, so happy to be drinking it again.

I know this conversation is a week old but I'm so glad I found it. I am 3 days post-op and it's nice to hear other people having the same struggles. Not that I want people to have struggles but it's nice to know mine are normal. I'm not hungry and I'm having a little concern about enough protein. I had my first cup of coffee this morning, oh how I missed my coffee. Things get a little better every day. I have had some significant pain, but I'm using less pain medication each day. Anyway, thanks!