So I went for my second fill this past Monday, I should have a total of 4.4cc's in a 10 cc band. I noticed I felt a weird like Pop feeling when she filled it, and now I'm worried she made a hole in the band! I feel a lot hungrier and I feel like I can eat a lot faster than before. Am I over reacting? The nurse did say it might take a week or 2 to feel a difference but she didn't say I was going to eat more. I am going to call them on Monday and ask if I can be seen. I'm not suppose to go back until another 3 weeks, but i'm so scared to gain any weight back mainly because I don't want to feel discouraged.

Thanks everyone!

I am at my third fill this week = filled August 19th. i am down 33 lbs, so should feel good at thtat, but when I read about other July bandsters thst have lost 40+ lbs, I only feel ddiscouraged. I know we are all diffferent, but it's really hard to come off the "high" of losing when you're on the pre-op and post-op diet of liquid only, then actually eat real food an don't shed the pounds. I'm still eating about 800-1000 calories a day - but those caloroes are made of "real" food more often than not. That's me = I can't imagine living on yoguurt & Soup alone. Plus, I have a family of 3 boys and a husband, and am tryin g to cook dinner for them as much as I can. Long story short - I have been stuck in the same 10 pounds for about 3 weeks, NOT happy. Just got a new fill and feel VERY tight - have had a few PB/puking episdodes - but think I may be in the right place. zzI think I just need to accept that I can't eat with my family... at least for now. Weight is going down rapidly, and it's worth it - again, for now. It's like a kick in the ass I needed. That being said, I know there will be a time I can at least cook a healthy, yummy dinner for all of us with cheese, Pasta, veggies, & Protein that will make everyone happy. Hasen't happened yet, but it's coming...

33 lbs. down

57 lbs. to go

God bless all my fellow bandsters! I LOVE hearing from you!! xo.

Teacherz, I'm much like you. banded 6/29/11 and have lost 28lbs. I will not stop eating the foods I like. I have a family and I cook healthy but at times I need real food....lol. I told a friend that I did not have surgery to go on a diet. So lets eat less and live!!!!!!

Maria the pop is likely the needle entering the port My Dr has me on liquids for 24 hours following a fill and not solids, so do be cautious. I think you'll find your band is just fine. And remember, just because you CAN eat more doesn't mean you should.

Hope you are well

I had my surgery on Oct 14, and my first fill last week. I lost 17 pounds so far, but haven't shed a pound in over 2 weeks! I don't think the fill did anything. I'm going for another fill the day before Thanksgiving. I'm hoping I'll see a difference. I know how you feel.....I'm a little discouraged too. but these forums help a lot.

So I went for my second fill this past Monday, I should have a total of 4.4cc's in a 10 cc band. I noticed I felt a weird like Pop feeling when she filled it, and now I'm worried she made a hole in the band! I feel a lot hungrier and I feel like I can eat a lot faster than before. Am I over reacting? The nurse did say it might take a week or 2 to feel a difference but she didn't say I was going to eat more. I am going to call them on Monday and ask if I can be seen. I'm not suppose to go back until another 3 weeks, but i'm so scared to gain any weight back mainly because I don't want to feel discouraged.

Thanks everyone!