Amanda25

Hi Annie, I was banded 12/29/09. I was having the same problem you were with the feeling of no restriction and no weight loss. I went in on the 17th and had my band filled to 7.5 ccs, and am now just starting to feel a little restriction. I am able to eat probably 1 1/2 cups of food at a time max, and have lost 4 lbs since. Your band is only filled to 4.5 ccs. Don't be discouraged. You probably just need another fill.

I know exactly how you feel. The only one who knows I got a band is my husband. I haven't even told my parents, who I am very close to and see a couple of times a week. I lied to them and told them I was sick the week after the surgery, so they didn't wonder why I wasn't coming around while I was healing. My mom is a real gossip. When I found out I was pregant 3 years ago, I called her to let her know and asked her not to tell ANYONE else. About 3 minutes later, I got a call from my sister, who reamed me out for not calling her, too. By nightfall, everyone and their dog knew I was pregnant. I just don't want that to happen again. I don't want everyone to be reminded that I am overweight and even need the lap band.