Hey everyone i was banded on 12/20 and i have had 2 fills, i am up to 4cc of a 10cc band... I haven't lost that much weight since my pre surgery weigh in maybe like 4lbs... I'm curious as to what i am doing wrong i really would like to lose the weight faster than i am... Today i ate too fast or didn't chew enough and for the first time i got a really back block and has to throw up... i assume that means i am filled enough but when i am not blocked i can eat wayyyyyyy more then a cup worth of food... (by the way it was eggs that made me throw up)... so does anyone have suggestions or can tell me what i can do to make this work better for me and why did soup cause me to get sick when last night a honey wheat pretzel stick did not... i really am trying to be good and its really hard but im losing my motivations because the numbers on the scale aren't moving... before my pre surgery diet i was 308 and now i am 288 but the scale hasn't moved in a few weeks ughhhhh!!!! my face looks skinner but nothing else does... any info would really help i know im babbling at this point im just sad... i really don't want to become a case where i fail with the lapband.... Thanks everyone

Everyone is different, they loose the weight differently and how their bodies respond to tried and true methods, i.e. exercise different types of food, etc.. are different. Continue to experiement to see what works best for you. Sometimes the body while adjusting itself will be more swollen on different days than others. Is your menses near? Are you keeping a food and exercise journal? Keep trying you will find your way. Good luck

How is your water intake and exercise? I suggest that you be sure to get the minimum recommended exercise and get your 64-96oz of water, crystal light or decaf beverages. I find young my water helps move things along

I would'nt be suprised that you can eat more than a cup. My doctor says 3 oz of protein PLUS veggies so that is most likely more than 1 cup. Some people have trouble with eggs so it does'nt shock me that you had a problem (though not every one does.). Regarding pretzels they could be considered a slider food. Bread products when chewed are breaking down even in your mouth. If you chew pretzels long enough they will dissolve. While I would'nt call myself a low carber; I don't keep crackers, cookies in my house becuase they are a trigger food. Personally I would keep grapes, grape tomatos, baby carrots for snacks. Sure fruit has suger but in my opinion is better than carbs from snack foods.

My 2 cents- just because you got sick doesn't mean you are at restriciton. You said you ate too fast. You may actually need a fill since you are otherwise able to eat what you want. Also- start excersising, if you haven't already. The benefits are just too numerous to pass up. Best wishes!