I'm not losing weight. And besides filling the band is very expensive. It filled me and cut me several times and nothing works.

Without knowing any details - how long you've been banded, your dietary plan, your fill zone, etc....all I can really suggest is if you're feeling like this, rally with your doctor and your nutritionist. Maybe there is something in your plan that is preventing the weight loss.

cheer up...share your diet and exercise routine here....many will guide and motivate you.

I too was so so depressed....but I read one post and really got motivated...now with proper changes in my diet I am at last loosing...

Another surgery is even more expensive- it sounds like maybe you aren't working the band as well as you should. Share here so we can help you be successful!

I'm not losing weight. And besides filling the band is very expensive. It filled me and cut me several times and nothing works.

are you eating over a cup of food at one time?

are you eating junk or high fat foods or processed sodium laden foods?

do you eat Protein first and then veggies??

are you drinking throughout the day?

are you exercising?

the band works but you have to help the band

I'm sorry. I could communicate more with you because English is not my language. Perhaps this is why support groups have not helped me. I'll tray to explain.

My surgery was in February this year. I lost 30 pounds in the process before surgery. After surgery I lost 9 pounds more. In the first filling all went well, I think it was 3. The second filling I reach 5. I could not swallow anything without the help of water, everything was stuck and I vomited. And from there that even though I was down to three and a half nothing went well. Do not get fat but not lose weight. I'm hungry as I don't have the band.

Thank you to everybody for your help. I will try to be here for motivation. I'm scared, I'm filling depress. I put a lot of expectations in the surgery and I feel that it did not work.

You are still too tight. I have 3 ccs in an 11 cc band and it is perfect for me. If you can't keep down solid protein you will not lose. Good luck.

Can giving me an example of the meals? I think the doctor and the nutricionist didn't helping me after the surgery. I didn't have an appointment with the nutricionist any more and the doctor only tell me you need more filling the band. I will try to found help here.

you should have protein shakes, cheese ,chicken.try to keep a count of the gms.we need around 50 gms of protein daily to loose weight.

have less of carbs that is pasta rice piza...and more of proteins.

Hopeful2 I'll try to eat more protein. Thank you.

Can giving me an example of the meals? I think the doctor and the nutricionist didn't helping me after the surgery. I didn't have an appointment with the nutricionist any more and the doctor only tell me you need more filling the band. I will try to found help here.

Do you like fish? Try tuna & salmon in pouch or can. Fresh or frozen fish in pouch you can grill, steam or pan saute in a little butter or oil. Cottage cheese, eggs, string cheese, yougurt, edamame, chicken, beef & pork are all good sources of Protein. Just make sure meat & chicken are moist- add broth to them after cooking. Your band can be tight and you will still be hungry if you can't keep down solid protein!

Thank you jrae. I do not know if is normal to feel I have something blocking the passage of the band? Only feel this when eat eggs or bread. I vomiting with other foods (pasta, tortillas, beef, ham, letucce, cabbage, apple, pears, etc.) I only can eat soup, mashed potatoes, very small pieces of chicken mixed with broth.

hi...actually we are not advised to eat bread..pasta....but if u do eat it...chew for a long time and then swallow....vomiting all the time is bad for the band my doctor said......take care...

Thank you jrae. I do not know if is normal to feel I have something blocking the passage of the band? Only feel this when eat eggs or bread. I vomiting with other foods (pasta' date=' tortillas, beef, ham, letucce, cabbage, apple, pears, etc.) I only can eat soup, mashed potatoes, very small pieces of chicken mixed with broth.[/quote']

Oh no Gabriela! You should NOT feel blocking! You are too tight but also the foods you listed are not good for your band! You shouldn't eat anything that "gums" up- tortillas, bread, Pasta. Fruit with skins can be a problem too. Also you won't feel satisfied eating soup & mashed potatoes- these are slider foods that go thru the band easily but won't help you lose weight. Did your dr give you a sample diet? Did you see a nutritionist? Look under the "food" threads on this site for ideas. And GO SEE your dr! :-)