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3 fills so far, little restriction, slow weight loss - super frustrated



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I was banded in June of this year. My starting weight was 235 lbs. To date, I have had 3 fills (6 cc's in a 10 cc band) and have very little restriction. Not too many foods give me a hard time where most of my banded friends complain that they can hardly eat anything without it gutting stuck (bread, rice, Pasta, beef, chicken). So far, the only things that have given me a problem are fresh white bread, Peanut Butter, chicken breasts, and raw celery. Everything else is pretty much fair game. I DO have to chew my food VERY thoroughly and take smaller bites, but I can still eat a regularly portioned meal (on a dinner plate). All of my other banded friends are eating the amount of food on a salad plate or less! When I get my fills, it seems as though I am restricted for about 3-5 days and then I am right back to being able to eat a dinner plate portion of food within about a week. If I try to cut back on my portions, I get SOOO hungry between meals (generally within 1-2 hours) and get light-headed and get headaches. Since my surgery, I have lost 20 lbs. and that's it. I can FEEL and SEE a difference in my clothes, and I do have more energy, but I am just SOOO FRUSTRATED! I want to find my "sweet spot", too! My next appt. is on 11/1/10. Hopefully that fill will bring me closer to where I want to be. Wish me luck! :thumbup:

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good luck! I am waiting for my sweet spot too and go back on 10/29, hopefully this will be it!

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I am in the same situation. I've had two fills and I'm at 7cc. I have little restriction and can still eat a lot!! I try not to, but I too am still hungry. I am making another appointment today and hopfully my next go around will be the one!! I've only lost 22 lbs and it's been almost four months. I understand your frustration. Good luck to you.

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I was banded in June of this year. My starting weight was 235 lbs. To date, I have had 3 fills (6 cc's in a 10 cc band) and have very little restriction. Not too many foods give me a hard time where most of my banded friends complain that they can hardly eat anything without it gutting stuck (bread, rice, Pasta, beef, chicken). So far, the only things that have given me a problem are fresh white bread, Peanut Butter, chicken breasts, and raw celery. Everything else is pretty much fair game. I DO have to chew my food VERY thoroughly and take smaller bites, but I can still eat a regularly portioned meal (on a dinner plate). All of my other banded friends are eating the amount of food on a salad plate or less! When I get my fills, it seems as though I am restricted for about 3-5 days and then I am right back to being able to eat a dinner plate portion of food within about a week. If I try to cut back on my portions, I get SOOO hungry between meals (generally within 1-2 hours) and get light-headed and get headaches. Since my surgery, I have lost 20 lbs. and that's it. I can FEEL and SEE a difference in my clothes, and I do have more energy, but I am just SOOO FRUSTRATED! I want to find my "sweet spot", too! My next appt. is on 11/1/10. Hopefully that fill will bring me closer to where I want to be. Wish me luck! :sneaky:

I have an 11 cc band and my surgery was August 18, 2010. I too have only lost about 16 pounds and I have had two fills and am still so hungry that I could basically eat almost as much as I used to. I go for my next fill on November 22, so hopefully I will feel some more restriction then. I understand your frustration though. I try to watch what I am eating, but sometimes it is so hard..... Keep me posted about your next fill. I would really like to know how it goes. Good Luck!

Jen:smile:

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Hello, 2 fills, and I feel little restriction as well!

I have lost 18 lbs since being banded 8.20.10.

My plan is to go back strictly to shakes and be more faithful to my work outs.

The thing is I shouldn't be this hungry right?

good luck!

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I feel your pain! Been having the same struggle.. However, I just got a fill last week that seems to be helping... It was my 4th fill.. so.. I am guessing I needed to get to this level.

I just hope it stays..... But just know you are not alone!

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I just got a fill today, I'm at 7.2cc, I've only lost 14lbs, and do have restriction. Ugh....What is worng with me, I'm getting so frustrated.

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I guess I should say I was banded on May 19th

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Are you measuring your food? ? My Doc recommended 3oz or Protein at each meal...and I find if I don't get my protein at each meal I'm starving in between. I hope you find your sweet spot soon!! Best wishes!!

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I was banded on may 27 and I am at 7.2 as well. 30 pounds but only about 18 since being banded. I feel restriction finally. But I understand. It is not that easy! It is so frustrating!!!!

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I have been banded since May 13 and have lost 55.5 pounds. I went from 249 to 194. I found that the best thing for me was exercise. I have had 3 fills so far, my fourth one is next week. Are you keep track of calories? I have 7cc in a 10cc band. I can still eat a decent amount of food, however certain things do get stuck (most bread, most chicken unless it's tender, some green veggies). I hope that your weight loss picks up, but at least you're down 20 pounds! I know I wouldn't be down 55.5 pounds without my band! Hang in there!

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Thanks for the support ladies, I hope my weight loss picks up soon.

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I was banded on may 27 and I am at 7.2 as well. 30 pounds but only about 18 since being banded. I feel restriction finally. But I understand. It is not that easy! It is so frustrating!!!!

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I was banded on July 30th and have had 2 fills so far, I am at 6cc's in a 10 cc band...I have a little restriction but not where I need to be . I can still easily eat a full plate of food with no problems. I have never gotten stuck or sick and dont want to but it is frustrating to feel like your doing this by yourself and not much help from the band yet. I am just exercising, sticking to the band rules as much as I can and eating healthy. I have lost 36lbs since surgery. My 3rd fill is still a month away...on nov 30th. my doctor only gives them every 6 weeks...

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I was banded in April and was filled to 6cc's eventually. I finally noticed a difference! I was doing great when I suddenly had a slip. The band went back into place without additional surgery. Now, I am at a 6.1 and I no longer feel any restriction. I have gained 16 lbs. So, has anyone else experienced a slip? Is there any hope that I will get back to my sweet spot or is it over. Feeling discouraged.....

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