It has been a little bit more than a week since my surgery. I am hoping to talk with someone in Seattle area who is ahead of me in this.

Hello I am from Port Orchard just across the water. I was banded on January 11, 2013. So far things are going pretty good, I have lost only 20 pounds but know it is going to take some time. I would love to keep in touch.

Hi,

I was going to ask about weight loss as well. I had the surgery on March 4 and lost 13 lbs the first week but then it stopped. Is yours same?

yes!! I am really frustrated. I know it will take time but for some reason I thought it would come of quicker. I have lost 20 pounds. 10 with the pre-op diet and 10 right after surgery. Not a single pound since. I go a few days knowing it is going to take time but then get on the scale and feel like crying. I have had two fills. The first one did nothing but the second one I could feel a bit of restriction but I still don't stay full for long. I go in next week for my 3rd fill and am hoping this one will do the trick. Sounds like you are doing great. Sometimes your body will go in to starvation mode when you are not taking in enough calories. Relax, I am sure you will do great and start losing again. We need to be patient and let our bands start working. Where about in Seattle are you?

I sent you a message with my number.