Hey everyone, I was banded on 6/10/10 and am eating mushies, i eat egg whites with cheese and deli meat with cheese as per a booklet my dr. gave me, my problem is i can eat alot and not really feel full!! i sometimes wonder if they forgot to put the band in!!! i have lost about 13lbs but am at a standstill, i even cheated and ate linguine and sauteed shrimp, i was able to eat the whole bowl, i got so mad at myself but i miss that full feeling, i wonder if this will get better once i get tightened in about two weeks, if you've been in my shoes i could sure use some help or advice, Thanks.

Hello and congrats on your surgery! I realize you are frustrated right now, but you have done so AWESOME! I had some of the same feelings my first month being banded. You aren't expected to lose a ton during this time (even though you have!) You are in the healing phase right now. Just follow your surgeon's instructions and hang in there until your fill appointment. Don't beat yourself up over the occasional cheat, it's going to happen. This is a journey, not a race and you have endless support here.

I was banded on 6-7-10 and have been experimenting with the food on the food list. I am finding I can eat any of it with no problem. I am not eating that much and am getting full. The problem is I am not losing at all, even gained 2 pounds. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I must admit I have not completely started an exercise program. I am frustrated, I am eating way less than I used to and way less than anyone else around me and not losing. Hoping I will see a difference soon. I did lose 22 pounds from the two week pre-op and one week post-op liquid diet. I'm still happy I did it!