I had my surgey on April 13. I lost 18lbs pre-op. I lost another 12 in the post-op liquid stage. Since then, I've lost nothing. I did a lot of research and read forums beforehand. I read about people not having success. I thought they weren't doing what they should be doing. Now, I'm one of them. I guess my frustration is that if I could have lost the weight without being hungry, I would have. I paid cash for my band and I feel like such a failure. I know people who have lost over 100lbs in just over a year's time. Here I am, losing nothing. Yesterday, I started working out with a trainer, so I'm hoping to see results, but quite honestly, I'm feeling rather negative right now. Why isn't ths working for me?

Magicfan,

I hear ya. Unfortunately or fortunately we're all so different, there's no way to have a uniform method of treating obese people. We all got here in different ways and all lead such different lifestyles. I read how others are doing and how they do it but I rarely agree with or follow the same path to success.

3 months from now you'll be advising someone just like you who is frustrated with how their journey is going and you'll tell them hey girlfriend, been there, done that and the best is just a few weeks away.

Why don't you call your surgeon tomorrow to see if they can move your fill up a week? All they can say is no?

tmf

I would love to add that I've been banded since 12/10...down 81 pounds but I am also in a plateau. Sure, I'm frustrated but I also think hey, I could have never lost this without my band...so think of this all in little baby steps. I am slowly coming out of the green zone and heading towards the yellow zone. I may need to get a fill, a small one. Possibly mid July. Am I ready for another fill, I'm not sure, I've been able to eat better but not losing this week. I am walking and working out. It's such a balance with this band...take the journey and hang in there we definitely have our struggles.

I haven't had my second fill yet. I don't go until the 25th. I wish there was more of a "general practice" for this among surgeons. I haven't list anything for 6 weeks now. I know it's early in my journey and I'm by no means giving up! I just thought I would have more success with my fill. Based on what I've read here' date=' this is common. I guess the people I've spoken with have been lucky to lose a lot in the beginning.[/quote']

Don't regret!!! I list more this second year than the first 267...now I'm 187! Don't give up you still have fill adjustments you have much time to take this journey before regretting.

You have only had your band two months? Well you have several options, have it removed, or get rid your negative thinking. Didn't your surgeon tell you it takes months for things to kick in for the band? You have to get to good restriction. Maybe your body just doesn't lose weight fast. Why on earth are you comparing your weight loss to others? This will really mess up your mind. I lost an average of 5 to 6 lbs a month and then had an eight week stall. Guess what, I eventually lost all of my weight and then some and have kept it off for six years. IT IS NOT HOW FAST OR SLOW YOU LOSE THE WEIGHT, IT IS KEEPING IT OFF PERMANENTLY. The band works if you let it. Good luck.

The band doesn't work for everyone. Unfortunately nobody talks about that and many people are told that if the band fails, it's not the band, it's the person. Wrong. My surgeon was quite clear that the band won't work for everyone because in order for it to work, it has to sit just right on the vagus nerve and that isn't possible for everyone and they won't know ahead of time.

Now...that said...you are still way to early in the process to put it down to band failure. It took me a year and a half and numerous fills/unfills to figure out that it just wasn't working. The only reason I lost any weight was because there were times my band was so tight I couldn't eat and was 'eating' Protein shakes for my meals.

Give it time. Get your fills and find your optimum fill level (which may or may not change as you lose weight). Make sure you're following your eating plan.

The band doesn't work for everyone. Unfortunately nobody talks about that and many people are told that if the band fails' date=' it's not the band, it's the person. Wrong. My surgeon was quite clear that the band won't work for everyone because in order for it to work, it has to sit just right on the vagus nerve and that isn't possible for everyone and they won't know ahead of time.

Now...that said...you are still way to early in the process to put it down to band failure. It took me a year and a half and numerous fills/unfills to figure out that it just wasn't working. The only reason I lost any weight was because there were times my band was so tight I couldn't eat and was 'eating' Protein shakes for my meals.

Give it time. Get your fills and find your optimum fill level (which may or may not change as you lose weight). Make sure you're following your eating plan.[/quote']

No, my surgeon didn't tell me that and I never read it in the research. I go back Monday. The eating plan is hard if the band doesn't work. Of course I'm working towards success. Some of the advice here was very good. My support group meets Mondsy, too. That always helps. Thanks for your post.

You have only had your band two months? Well you have several options' date=' have it removed, or get rid your negative thinking. Didn't your surgeon tell you it takes months for things to kick in for the band? You have to get to good restriction. Maybe your body just doesn't lose weight fast. Why on earth are you comparing your weight loss to others? This will really mess up your mind. I lost an average of 5 to 6 lbs a month and then had an eight week stall. Guess what, I eventually lost all of my weight and then some and have kept it off for six years. IT IS NOT HOW FAST OR SLOW YOU LOSE THE WEIGHT, IT IS KEEPING IT OFF PERMANENTLY. The band works if you let it. Good luck.[/quote']

My surgeon didn't tell me that. I'm not having it removed. I just needed some support. Most people told me what I needed to hear. Thanks.

Don't regret!!! I list more this second year than the first 267...now I'm 187! Don't give up you still have fill adjustments you have much time to take this journey before regretting.

I'm not giving up at all. I just thought I wasn't normal. Everyone I talk to lost weight quickly and I thought something was wrong with me. I started my exercise program and look forward to success. Thanks for your support!