I am very frustrated with myself! After surgery I lost about17 pounds in a month. Then, I go out of town and eat more than I should. I got the Proteins in first like I was supposed to but there sure wasn't the best carbs around this tiny town. Ok. I could blame it on lots of things. Bottom line. I am not eating like I should and feel absolutely no restriction. I am putting a lot of faith in this "magical" fill I will get next week but have heard that it takes quite a few fills to get it to work. I guess I had two expections (unrealistic of course): 1. The band would do most of the work for me and 2. It woulld work right away.

Seems lilke this journey is going to take longer than I thought and at this point I am not even sure I going to get very far down the road. Maybe I need to get back on diet pills or lexapro.

Whhaaa Whaaaa AAAAAGGGH!

Dont get on diet pills. You chose the band because it will help you lose in a slower healthy fashion. Have some patience and wait to see how you feel after your first fill. Hang in there!

Hola, I was banded 10/3/05 I was frustrated also but I made the decision to have this surgery not because it was a miricle cure but because I needed help with the AMOUNT that I eat. I still have to have some control over my self. I was working on a paper ( I am finishing PhD) and I freaked out.... I ate all day long ARGGGG. BUT I watched what I ate and realized I have to deal with the stress better. So that night I had to really evaluate a plan for what I was going to do the next time. I have had a fill and it has done nothing yet my doc said it would be awhile and a few more fills. I have to keep it together til then. At least I now I am not alone and can come here for support.

Good luck

Elda