I was rebanded nearly 4 weeks ago and go in for my first fill tomorrow. However I started eating solids way too soon after surgery and can now eat normally. I feel stupid and fat and like I shouldn't have had the surgery. I'm not surprised i've gained weight just disappointed and embarrassed! Is it possible I stretched my pouch already? I'm scared. I have no restriction whatsoever and I remember with my first banding I had restriction.

Also I have read other posts and am familiar with the lapband so I know I committed major user error: only the operator can control what they eat; the band is just a tool etc.

Any support, words of wisdom would be appreciated.

I was rebanded nearly 4 weeks ago and go in for my first fill tomorrow. However I started eating solids way too soon after surgery and can now eat normally. I feel stupid and fat and like I shouldn't have had the surgery. I'm not surprised i've gained weight just disappointed and embarrassed! Is it possible I stretched my pouch already? I'm scared. I have no restriction whatsoever and I remember with my first banding I had restriction.

Also I have read other posts and am familiar with the lapband so I know I committed major user error: only the operator can control what they eat; the band is just a tool etc.

Any support, words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Please don't be so hard on yourself. I had lap band two weeks ago, and while I eat mostly soft foods, I do have one "real" meal a day. I get too hungry and lethargic if I don't, and my doctor said it would be okay as long as I don't get sick and vomit. It is my understanding that prior to your first fill, you may not feel much restriction (if any at all), and healing from surgery is your most important goal. My doctor told me that it is possible to gain a pound or two prior to the first fill, and that it may take several fills to reach the ideal restriction.

And it takes repeated instances of overeating to stretch your pouch, from what I understand. Perhaps when you go for your first fill, you can ask for the x-ray so they can take a look at your pouch. That's what I plan to do, just to be sure that everything is okay.

Can you please tell me what Re-banding means? THank you. Tim