deb333

Hi All, I was banded 3/12- have only lost 12lbs- most in the first two weeks. My doctor told me not to worry- I still did, but I have been reading what everyone writes and am so glad to hear others run into difficulties. Eating is no problem for me, i have not had discomfort, blockage, nothing- just not seeing the wt go away. Which sucks, I am going on a trip 5/7- was hoping to be down 20-25 lbs by then. Question- I am scheduled for an appt 4/24- where i will probably get a fill, as i said I have a trip 5/7. I feel I should wait to get the fill until after i come home- any opinions??

good luck Meredith.

thanks LJV, i appreciate that.

thanks Holly- it is just so discouraging. And you know what- After 4 weeks- i eat reg food, all kinds- never a problem- worse problem is i sometimes eat to fast- no biggy. Gosh- i feel like the only one in lapband land not losing- everyone is doing great.

Hi, I had my surgery 3/12, my starting wt was 207. In the first two weeks I lost 12 lbs, since then I have lost NOTHING. I have cut my calories from about 2500 a day to 750 a day- i walk 40 mins (2 miles) 3 or 4 times a week. I dont understand. I have had no problems eating, nothing uncomfortable, I had my surgery on a thrus and went back to work tues. Anyone else having problems like this? I sent my doc an email with what was going on and he said i was coming along fine...how can that be??? all these other people are doing so well. He said maybe i need a fill- if i eat any less i think i could pass out. The other thing is i am so incrediably tired. On the weekend i sleep all the time (ex- bed at 11, wake at 1pm, nap 3 hrs during day and sleep by 11.30). I have a hard time staying awake at work. can anyone give me advise, opinion, am i being a drama queen???

thanks teri. exercise in the morning, now thats committed.

can anyone tell me how long it took for the approval of the surgery and then the actual surgery. also, were you big eaters prior to the surgery? I am new here obviously and just getting started.

what does that mean, fill