4kiddosmom

Well I now have 6 cc in my 10 cc band and boy can I tell a difference. I just got my fill yesterday and I am really tight and have definite restriction. I can drink, but it definitely goes down slower than before. I have to be on liquids for 2 days before I go to soft foods. I am almost scared b/c it is really tight just drinking I can't imagine eating at this point. This is what I wanted to feel. I hope this means I am on the road to losing again. Good luck to the rest of you.

I was also banded on 8/26 and lost 23 lbs immediately after, but now for 5 weeks nothing. I have started an exercise program, but I am not losing. I also have no restriction after 1 fill. I go for my 2nd fill on Monday, but I am so afraid I will be scolded by my doc since I haven't lost any. For me right now since I have no restriction it is like being on a diet and obviously I don't do well with diets or I wouldn't have needed the band. I struggle every day and am quite depressed over this. I would be happy with 1 or 2 lbs a week, but not this. I feel your frustration and I hope for both of us that we find this sweet spot and start losing again.

Made myself one for lunch and it was very good. Thanks for the recipe

Colomom I am in the same situation. I was banded 2 wks ago and I am feeling great, but so hungry. I drink protein water and shakes, but I am feeling no restriction when it comes to food. Last night was the first night I tried anything other than liquid for dinner. I had some mashed potatoes and I could have eaten way more than 1/2 cup. I have also lost 20 lbs., but I can't wait for my first fill. My dr. hasn't told me when he thinks that will be. I see him again on the 21st and we will talk about it then. I am just tired of feeling hungry all the time. I want some restriction before I fall back into bad habits. I am going to try a scrambled egg with some cheese for lunch. Good luck to you.