I was banded on June 25th and have no restrictions I started my journey at 198 I've only lost 20 lbs and I hate that I can see and feel my port , the Dr told me that we might have to change it to a smaller one I hope so I hate that I can see it , I'm getting my first fill on August 14 I can't wait because I can eat anything I want I'm just glad I'm not gaining weight but I'm not loosing either so I'm in need of my first fill

Relax, you're very normal. I only lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. Until you get a fill that gives you some restriction you're just on another diet.

Until then eat like your in the green zone or you may gain weight. For me, my band kept me from overeating so I didn't gain.

tmf

I am 8 months post op, and only down 32 lbs....I didn't get my first fill til 3 months out because of insurance reasons, but since my last fill lost 7lbs in 2 weeks! You will get there don't worry!!! I m slowly losing more every month! But its finally coming off!!! Gl!!!

**I don't know why the spell check isn't working, and I have bad eyes and cannot even see my spelling errors or type-os. So sorry!!!!

Hi Mag,

I'm 7 weeks post-op and I've had restriction since the first day. I had 1 fill, but only because my doc said I should. I have 2.8cc now. To be honest, that fill has not changed my restriciton. I still eat about 1100-1200 calories a day and I still get stuck very easily if I don't follow band rules exactly. So, obviousy, we are different in that regard. However, like you, I have lost about 25 pounds, and just 13 of those pounds were post-band. Since being on solid foods, I have lost just 3 (that's in the last 5 weeks - not great, in my opinion).

I get frustrated sometimes, well okay, a lot of the time. However, I'm just sticking to the plan and facing the reality that this will be a slow process. It took me 13 years to gain the 70 pounds I need to lose. I'm hoping to lose it in 13 months, but each day passes slowly and it's easy to feel defeated. Nevertheless, we can't give up! This thing WILL work, if we give it time and do our part. I think you will see it working once you get to proper restriction. It may be slow, but it will come off if you are doing what you know you need to do. I'm not suggesting that yo aren't, of course, I'm just encouraging you to stick with it and be patient. Also, know that you are not alone.

Oh, BTW, I can very easily feel my port also. It hurts sometimes - especially when I'm doing dishes and leaning on the counter. My doctor said he was going to put in a low profile port, but then he forgot (and I forgot to remind him). I was bummed becasue I don't like feeling it or hurting from it. I cannot see mine now, but I think I probably will in about 15 more pounds. I don't cary my weight in my waist, so there isn't a lot to pad the port. Oh well, at least fills are easy with a port so easy to find.....My fill felt like a blink.