FinallyFree0812

Don't be surprised if later on you actually get depressed over not being able to eat as much. I went through that about 5 or 6 months in. When I first started to get restriction, it was tough. It's hard to break up with food. Especially when you have to see it everyday. You are on the first upward climb of the roller coaster. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!

I have thyroid disease and have had no problems losing the weight. As long as you take your thyroid replacement medicine every day, it shouldn't be a problem. I was banded 10/25/2010 and I am very close to my goal now. I'm not sure what you are expecting, but you need to understand that the band is not like having gastric bypass. The weight will come off slow and sure. You are stressing over nothing. Sit back, relax, and give your body time to adjust. It WILL HAPPEN!!!