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Same time line? I have lost 20 pounds in 4 months I would not call us in the same time line. Most doctors that don't want to fill you right away are normally the ones that want to drain your money with fills.

So you have only lost 30 pounds in a year? Have you talked to your doctor? Have you had a flouroscopy?

I know I have tried to think of excuses on why it is not working. Like: Oh I had it removed. Or oh I have not had them put any Fluid in it. Or I had a fautly band so it just isn't working. Or I was just kidding I never had the surgery. Nothing sounds believable. LOL

I to am not losing. I lost 10 right after surgery only because I had to gain 10 to have my insurance cover it. So since then I have only lost 5 pounds and that is because I to joined WW to lose. I am so sick of having this band and not losing. Went to the doctor yesterday for a flouroscopy to find out I was too restricted. He took out 1cc. So I am really confused. I was too tight and still not losing but lets take some out so I eat more? The whole point of getting the surgery is to help control hunger. My doctor even told me I should not have to join WW in order to be losing. I guess that is my desperate attempt to make myself feel better so I can lose something. It is so embarassing to have told people, which I know I shouldn't have, that I had surgery and then to see me lose nothing. Talk about lowering ones self esteem. Makes you feel like a big fat loser. HA no pun intended.

Finally made it. Took over 4 months. Joined WW and the scale has finally moved. Hopefully I can keep going. I think next goal will be 175. Probably take me awhile but I can do it.

I didn't get banded to go on another diet either. Last thing from my mind. But when the band is not working and it is going on 4 months with no weight loss. Time to do something and WW has always worked for me.

Hi Ben- I to am sorry to hear about that. But I say forget her. I think you should be a song writer. :thumbup:

My doctor has us call in if we get the flu. There are pills you can take to keep you from throwing up. I still have some on hand just in case. Sounds like you may be swollen still from throwing up. Call your doctor to make sure. See if he can prescribe you those pills to have on hand in case that happens again. Hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted.

I just started this week and lost 2 pounds. I like WW, you can still eat what you want and lose weight.

Anyone out there doing Weight Watchers with the band? I have had it with this band and not losing a pound. Had to have an unfill last week cause I could not get water down. So I am filled. Still not losing a thing. Just wondered if anyone out there is on WW and how it is working for you?

And no bread, rice, potato or Pasta. At least that is what they tell us at our support group meeting.

I have been getting fill once a week as well. Why wait? I also don't get tighter as time goes by I get much loser. So waiting 2 weeks would not make it tighter. I guess everyone is different.

Really? WOW. I am having a hard time getting anything down. I tried to eat some tomato Soup and it took forever. But Water goes down ok. I am going in tomorrow to have a little taken out. So you were really tight at first with 8cc? Hmmm I wonder if I should just wait it out. This band thing is so frustrating. :smile:

Uh Olivia maybe you did not read the thread correctly. It is for people who have 8cc or more. :w00t:

I had a low BMI as well, I had to gain weight to have the surgery covered by insurance. I was talking to a gal at one of my support group meetings and she said it took her till she was at 9cc for it to start working. Hang in there. I think this last fill may have helped. I hardly could get dinner down and am full. I finally feel restriction a little.