Subie66

When I read it took you 3 years to lose 70 pounds-i thought to myself- we are a lot alike. I have lost 35 since 11/10. I have PCOS and it seems like this 189 is where my body is happy. I go back in 2 weeks for a fill and can't wait. Did you exercise much? Any suggestions?

When I read about your "failure" - it really made me feel your pain. I have lost 35 pounds since my banding in 11/10. I am at 189 now. I had a fill in July and held off until Jan- kept thinking it is tight- it will force me to loose- when in reality- all it did was make me drink my calories. He took out a cc last month and I go back in 2 weeks for another fill.

Good luck!

Rita, Just checking in to see how you are doing? I finally got a tad of restriction. Still finding this hard to do without exercise. Still waiting for the foot doctor to release me to walk. Bet you are glad summer is almost over?

Hi Fig,

When I read your post - it sounds like me. I was banded on the 17th of Nov also. I have lost 24 pounds- never would I have lost it on my own. I too thought the weight would come off faster. It has been slow for me. So many around me are dropping the weight like crazy and continuing to eat way more food and poor choices.

I have not been able to exercise as I had a foot/nerve surgery and am waiting for the doc to clear me for exercise. Just wanted you to know - I am right there with you. Hang in there.

Yes, I was banded on Nov 17, 2009. Had not had any restriction until this fill (my 3rd). Now I understand what everyone has been saying about restriction. I just had this fill on 2/10/10. I told the doc I wasn't happy about no restriction. He gave me just the right amount. I found myself doing the liquids that day and the next day did more soft and yesterday we went to Wendy's and I got a grilled chicken sand - that I split with my daughter and I took 2 bites and got it stuck. I think I did not chew well. It stayed stuck for a while and my lunch was over. I took the rest of the sandwich home and heated the chicken later and again it got stuck. I have notice my weight is down since the fill- about 4 pounds.

Have you noticed any restriction yet with this fill?

I am trying to eat tiny bites this morning and I found myself pulling back out the Magic Bullet to grind up my chicken salad into more of a consistency that will be easier on the tummy.

Good luck to you!

I feel like you do- I have only lost 14 since Nov 17th and just haven't felt restriction- I am getting my 3rd fill in 2 weeks.