I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

Everyone is different. Some feel restriction right away and others don't until several fills later. I started feeling a tiny bit of restriction after my first fill about 3 wks out. I had my 2nd fill on Monday and by Thursday I could tell a difference especially since I had my first stuck experience eating almonds.

Last night was my first real challenge. I went out to dinner with a few of my coworkers and they don't know I had the surgery. We were all talking and having a nice time that no one even noticed I only ate 2 pieces of shrimp and 1 rib.. (Talk about WAY less amount) Before' date=' I would have eaten the whole meal and then some.[/quote']

Almonds got me into a little trouble too. Maybe cause they are a little dry.

Hi..I'm so new to this. But I have questions!!

Is anyone else here scared of the scale. I was weighing in once a week now I'm too scared to get on the scale. I eat below 1200 cal and workout daily, use a pedometer to see how well i'm doing, burn around 300-500 cal day. This is so frustrating with dieting the scale hardly move so guess I'm still in that frame of mind or could it be that I'm just scared I want lose any weight? this is my biggest nightmare. Anyone else experiencing the same thing?

ready for change- I know how it feels...everone is different when it comes to weight loss. I know I'm not "average" when it comes to calorie intake, but I won't loose a pound at 1200 calories. That is what I consumed prior to surgery for YEARS and would slowly gain about 1/2 a pound a month back. Have you measured yourself, maybe you are loosing inches?

I can't remember how long ago it was you had your surgery, but If you continue not to loose weight you might consider lowering your calories a little until you find your magic number. I'm actually on between 800-900 calories now and still only loosing about 1-2 pounds a week.................that was until this week and the darn scale won't move...grrr.

Hang in there.....with a couple of fills we will get there.

march banders, I read these posts daily and find a lot of support here. I wanted to respond to a few concerns and questions. I was banded 3-/21.At first apt I was242 and now 221. 7 lbs before surgery and 13 after. My first fill is Monday. If I eat nuts without anything else I feel discomfort for a minute. This has happened twice(almond,pecans) I can have them with cereal and milk with no problem. When I have eaten my limit, I know because of burping unless I am eating mushy foods, then no burping. I still have problems following rules like chewing and eating slowly, only eating 3meals. I am sure as band is filled this will be even more important. my weight loss seems to have stalled for a week. I want quicker results but I am 60 and can not exercise so for me, slow loss is still good. so far I am very pleased with my choice to have the band but as I read about the longer term complications and band removals, I hope I am a lucky one. I for the first time I went to a restaurant to eat out. i had a small bowl of chili and crackers, it was fine. this was such an important step for me because I can now socialize in a restaurant with friends and I was not sure before I could handle food choices.

hey march buddies .... this is off topic but I need your support on this -

Hi all. I got my Realize band on 3/9/12 and I have been big all of my life. I tried to make the best of it and pursue plus sized modeling.

I've been nominated as Plus Model of the YEAR!!! (I hope this is the last yr I'll be a plus model) I need your votes to win this thing. Please go to

http://fashionawardsmd.surveydaddy.com/s/fashion-awards-md-2012-official-voting-ballot-730pm

and vote for me (questions 13 and 14)!!! Email address is optional. LOVE YOU GUYS!

hey march buddies .... this is off topic but I need your support on this -

Hi all. I got my Realize band on 3/9/12 and I have been big all of my life. I tried to make the best of it and pursue plus sized modeling.

I've been nominated as Plus Model of the YEAR!!! (I hope this is the last yr I'll be a plus model) I need your votes to win this thing. Please go to

http://fashionawards...ng-ballot-730pm

and vote for me (questions 13 and 14)!!! Email address is optional. LOVE YOU GUYS!

You got my vote girl!!!! Last Year as a plus size model you def should go out with a bang....Congrats on the nomination and good luck please keep us informed......

Is anyone else here scared of the scale. I was weighing in once a week now I'm too scared to get on the scale. I eat below 1200 cal and workout daily' date=' use a pedometer to see how well i'm doing, burn around 300-500 cal day. This is so frustrating with dieting the scale hardly move so guess I'm still in that frame of mind or could it be that I'm just scared I want lose any weight? this is my biggest nightmare. Anyone else experiencing the same thing?[/quote']

Hey... I too feel this way but I also remember what Dr. Reilly told me... Not to get depressed and caught up on losing pounds.. I'm doing the same thing and I have lost many inches I could now fit in 14 was a 18 at surgery.

hey march buddies .... this is off topic but I need your support on this -

Hi all. I got my Realize band on 3/9/12 and I have been big all of my life. I tried to make the best of it and pursue plus sized modeling.

I've been nominated as Plus Model of the YEAR!!! (I hope this is the last yr I'll be a plus model) I need your votes to win this thing. Please go to

http://fashionawardsmd.surveydaddy.com/s/fashion-awards-md-2012-official-voting-ballot-730pm

and vote for me (questions 13 and 14)!!! Email address is optional. LOVE YOU GUYS!

Voting complete! Good luck! You are beautiful' date=' and yes, this will be your last year as a plus size model!

I haven't been on in a while myself. Was banded march 1. I have noticed the pain in the left shoulder as well. Kinda cool I think. Not the pain but the secret little signals.

Is MFP an ap? I have been using an ap called my net diary. It's ok I'll check out MFP

My Fitness Pal is an app as well as a website. I use it daily to keep track of my food ( protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar) as well as exercise, progress and see how everyone else is doing. It's another place for support

I haven't been on in a while myself. Was banded march 1. I have noticed the pain in the left shoulder as well. Kinda cool I think. Not the pain but the secret little signals.

Is MFP an ap? I have been using an ap called my net diary. It's ok I'll check out MFP

My Fitness Pal is an app as well as a website. I use it daily to keep track of my food ( protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar) as well as exercise, progress and see how everyone else is doing. It's another place for support

I haven't been on in a while myself. Was banded march 1. I have noticed the pain in the left shoulder as well. Kinda cool I think. Not the pain but the secret little signals.

Is MFP an ap? I have been using an ap called my net diary. It's ok I'll check out MFP

My Fitness Pal is an app as well as a website. I use it daily to keep track of my food ( protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar) as well as exercise, progress and see how everyone else is doing. It's another place for support

Thanks for all of your votes guys! In band-related news ... I got my 1st fill 2 wks ago ... lost like 4 lbs very quickly. THEN the swellnig wore off and now Im super hungry from 3pm on into the night. So Ive scheduled my 2nd fill for this Thursday. Im nowhere near green, but Im excited that I working toward it.

I had a low carb banana protein smoothie this morning, and just had garden salad (only lettuce) as a snack. I bought the weight watchers prepared meals, and Im having the high protein beef lasagna for lunch. Happy MONDAY!

Hello all!!! HAPPY 1 MONTH BANNIVERSARY for all my surgery twins!!!! I can't believe a month has already passed! So far SO GREAT!!!! Very very pleased with my decision!

Had my first fill today! Shockingly, my band was NOT filled at the time of surgery. Which I really thought it must have been, as I have felt very much restricted this whole time! Anywhoo, got 3ccs put into my 10cc band. Hoping the lbs will now start falling off again b/c it had been at a complete standstill once I started mushies n then solids.

Well, have a great evening, my March Bandsters!!!! <3

Hello all!!! HAPPY 1 MONTH BANNIVERSARY for all my surgery twins!!!! I can't believe a month has already passed! So far SO GREAT!!!! Very very pleased with my decision!

Had my first fill today! Shockingly, my band was NOT filled at the time of surgery. Which I really thought it must have been, as I have felt very much restricted this whole time! Anywhoo, got 3ccs put into my 10cc band. Hoping the lbs will now start falling off again b/c it had been at a complete standstill once I started mushies n then solids.

Well, have a great evening, my March Bandsters!!!! <3

hi there sleeping beauty. this might be my second post in reply. lol.. who cares?? lol. I didnt have any fill either when i had the band put in. it was strange because it sure does feel like its got some. i did ask my dr about it and he said no.

but, it feels like restriction. im wondering how much swelling would be still in my stomach after just over four weeks?? i had a nasty episode this morning which i posted about earlier so i cant take anything for granted at all. i certainly cant fool myself that i can eat anything anyways.. it just doesnt happen for me. Im pleased about that though.

having said that... im wondering about my first fill. im assuming that i will have some fill put in on the 7th when i go back to the dr.

Have you been very hungry these last couple of weeks?? what do you think your hunger has been for?? ive found out it was for red meat. last night i had my first plain hamburger... and it was just sooooo good. lol. im having another one tonight. just mixed in with some sloppy veges and some gravy. I never ate a lot of read meat... but obviously my body was missing it a lot. i have had some chicken now for the last week... it was the red meat that really did the trick.

... i havent lost anything in at least a week. not since my food has been more substantial anyway. how many others experienced a loss of weight gain when their diet was changed from liquid?