Acceptablefreak

Thank you Marivan! I think I will go back for another fill, I have been reading on here that it can take up to 7cc to get a decent enough restriction to really work, so fingers crossed. I have been kind of frightened that I have stretched my pouch as to why it had not been working. I have learnt though about the hiccups! that it was a full indication so will be mindful as I sometimes get them. Its great to have all your storys and experiences to look over and I think it will help me with my future battle Best of luck with the wedding sugar! Keep at it! and keep us posted! have you taken any work in progress photographs?? Anyway, warmest regards and biggest hugs!! x R

Thank you so much for your postings! I was getting to the stage where I was thinking of having this band taken out! that it hasn't worked. I was banded on August 13th 2008 and to date haven't lost anything! still a sold 14stones :biggrin: I do feel some restriction and I have apparently 5 1/2cc in a 10cc, I can still eat just about anything! even pizza which was my downfall to begin with AND I never seem to feel full! it makes me very depressed when I see an empty plate! and when I use a smaller plate I still am hungry and find myself floating to the kitchen again! :biggrin::crying: As last resort was going to try meal replacement drinks, but that defeats the purpose? I could have drank those without the band and does that mean I will have to drink them for the rest of my life?. My food lifestyle sucks! I work 12 hours a day and lunch is normally whatever I can cram in mouth and run out the door with! and of a night time all that is open is the local kebab and junk shops! I do avoid these majority of time! but the craving is still there! *sigh* What to do! Well done to you wonderful ladies that are losing your weight! big pat on the back!, and a huge hug to you ladies that are not quite there yet!. Lots of love and warmest regards!! xx Raven.