no first fill and gaining weight

[lamar44 0]

So, I'm 4 weeks out from being banded. Had to cancel my first fill (scheduled for last Monday 2/15) due to bad weather and can't get in until March 1. I don't think I have any restriction because I'm still eating way more than I should and am eating junk - partly out of frustration I think. I'm gaining back the 15 pounds I lost pre- and post- surgery. Did anyone else do this and did you get it back under control once your fills started? Beginning to feel that this is yet another failed attempt!

[mandyfsc 0]

First, let me just say I am sorry for your frustration and that I completely understand. I'm 5 weeks post op and and don't have a fill in sight- I'm self pay so I have to save up for it. But that said, I am running on straight up will power! And it has been a struggle, but I'm doing it. And you can too!

What worries me is that you said you are eating what you did and how much you did before. Ask anyone- the band is not a magical cure. It is a helper. We still have the same obese brain we did before! We can't do anything about that. You really just need to learn to change your thinking. Try tracking all of your food. I use myfitnesspal.com. It's wonderful. I eat 1200 calories per day and also track my exercise there too. I have no restriction right now so I really need to watch what goes in my body. We all do! And this way, I'm training my mind to eat the right foods so that when I do have proper restriction I will stay on track even more. I lost 10 pounds pre-op and 12 so far post-op. This past week was a struggle and I stopped losing but I refuse to give up or gain. Remember, it's completely up to you! You/I/We are our own worst enemy...

Work on the mental side of it until you can have the physical part on your side. That way you can be even more successful. If you don't tackle the mental part then you will always find a way to "cheat" the band- so I've heard....

Good luck, and keep us all updated! :thumbup:

[Astrasmom 1]

So, I'm 4 weeks out from being banded. Had to cancel my first fill (scheduled for last Monday 2/15) due to bad weather and can't get in until March 1. I don't think I have any restriction because I'm still eating way more than I should and am eating junk - partly out of frustration I think. I'm gaining back the 15 pounds I lost pre- and post- surgery. Did anyone else do this and did you get it back under control once your fills started? Beginning to feel that this is yet another failed attempt!

Welcome to Banders Hell. Unfortunately this stage in the phase totally sucks. You really have to rely on will power. Measure your food and eat the higher Protein foods like fish and chicken. Even if you THINK you are still hungry, stop yourself after you have eaten the portion that you have measured out. For some people it does get easier after the first fill, for others it takes a few fills. I have had 2 fills so far and am doing well.

Follow the plan that your doctor gave to you and you will do fine. Best of luck to you.