I was banded in April 2010 and I don't fee the tightness that everyone talks about. I have only lost 20 pounds and I am beginning to gain the weight back.

The doctor gave me the realize band and I was wondering if others are feeling having a similar problem. (not enough tighness). I don't fill full, I do eat sweets and I know I shouldn't.

I have had 6 fills and I am thinking I made a mistake! Any suggestions?

wow I am not sure... I will be banded in march... best advice I can give to you is to go into the chat line.... ask around in ther they will help you!!

Even though you have had 6 fills doesn't mean you have reached that magic restriction level that your body may need. You should be measureing your 4 oz protein, 4 oz veggies eating that and stopping....then if you are hungry before 3-4 hrs have passed you do not have proper adjustment in your band...at least that is what my doctor says.

I would not say that a 20 pound loss is unsuccessful. That is really good...just keep at it, remember that each time you lose some weight you are also losing fat around your stomach where the band sits and you WILL need those adjustments to keep it working to it's greatest potential.

I have heard of people not going back to their surgeon because they are embarrassed that they have not lost enough ...please don't feel that way. You reached out for help because you need help, so use the help, get the additional adjustments...you will get there. And once you are properly adjusted it will hopefully be easier to make the healthy choices again.

Best of luck to you!

Whats your band size and fill size? I had the SAG band which is an earlier version of realize and I need a fill of atleast 10cc before i had restriction. I also had to push myself at the gym to lose weight. It isnt easy but you can do this!

I was banded on 8/18/10 - I was still able to eat regular. I didnt think it was working so I had a fill - originally didnt feel anything really and with the holidays, eating sweets, I gained. It was so frustrating! So I finally decided to cut the sweets and carbs, and I am eating some good carbs, and I feel fuller now when I eat.

You have to change your way of eating and if you must, cheat here and there, not all the time. If you fall, you get back up and continue to go. Its ok.

I was told today by Dr. Posner that the good foods will stay in there and last longer, that the bad things like sweets and carbs go through the band faster - therefore feeling less full. Cut the sweets and and try other sweet things like grapes, or sugarfree Jello.

Hope this helps!