10 Lbs Down?Very Frustrated

[skinnygrrlatheart 2]

I was banded October 27. To date I've lost 10 lbs, which was preop. I have 4cc in a 14cc band and have no restriction. Seriously hoped to be further along by this point. Feeling very down about all of it.

[dwiley56 5]

I felt the same way. You have to be patient. I still struggle with not being in the green zone but I feel I am getting close(6 fills/9cc in a 14cc band)

[Journeyseeker 0]

you and I were banded on the same date. I am down about 10 since surgery, I have had my second fill but couldnt tell you how much I have in there. My dr doesnt tell that info. I have heard from several people sometimes it takes bewteen 2-5 fills to get good restriction. I have some but not where I need to be. be patient it will come.

[sherrypep 91]

What are you eating? I was banded on 12/21 and have lost almost 20 pounds but I still don't eat much. I starting walking the treadmill for a half hour 3-4 days per week. I go for my first fill on 2/1.

[Dawn200321 146]

_{Do you exercise? Im sure one or two more fills and you will get some restriction! I was banded 10/19 and have only had one fill and I am getting another on Thursday. I am definetly ready! I have found that exercising is how I am losing most of my weight. I dont eat the greatest but I do eat much smaller amouts now. I also track my calories. I find that helps a lot too}

[B-52 7,113]

October 27, that is still just shy of 3 months?

I understand your dissapointments. I was there also, actually gained some weight within that time period.

It took me 4 months, 3 fills before I could honestly say the band began to make any significant changes.

There are people here that needed less, some never have had a fill and aare doing fine.

I happen to be one of those who needs it.

Just stay with the regieme of eating right, excercising, etc, and it will all start to fall into place eventually.

I know, when people would tell me that it would make me all the angrier, but it is true!