Had my post op appt today, and I'm 3 weeks post op exactly. I've lost 35lbs since the day of my seminar. I was banded April 26. First week post op I lost 6 lbs, second week I gained 3, third week I lost 9..starting weight 301, current 267. I'm totally proud of myself for losing as much as I have, but the last 2 weeks have been all willpower!! I lost any kind of restriction I had on the second week (hence the 3lbs gain) so I put myself on protein shakes again for breakfast, don't eat lunch most days because I'm asleep (I work graveyard) and have a normal dinner. But I started speed walking every day and using an exercise bike at work for 30 minutes, and that's how I lost the 9lbs.. I asked my doc when I'll be able to have a fill, since I have no restriction, he said 4-5 weeks!! My mouth dropped! I don't know if I have that much willpower left in me!! Don't get me wrong, I'm gonna try my hardest, but I was hoping for next week, or even the following week..

You can do it the time will pass just measure out your food . I find if I exercise to much my band is very tight and can't get anything down for a few days so I've kept the exercise to long walks for now . Hood luck and you can do this :-)

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I know it's hard! I am in need of a fill myself and it have been shipped back to "bandster hell" after port replacement surgery. Be patient with yourself. Keep moving and drinking lots of water. We will be filled soon and that will take the edge off.

Welcome to " Bandsters Hell"! Most of us have been there and done that,lol.

Hang in there, it is doable. This is where your "wantpower" comes in.

Good luck!

I had to demand a fill one time. They wanted to put me off for another 4 weeks but I was adamant that I wanted and needed a fill. Call your doctor and don't waiver.

I don't think I'm in bandster hell. Or maybe I don't know the meaning of it. I'm not hungry between meals. Although, I eat a bit more than just one cup of food. I'm eating super healthy, just more than what it says I should be eating, like a cup of food (sometimes 2) and a small salad, or steamed vegetables..but I don't know how I'd do if I had a meal three times a day, which is why I take my protein shake for breakfast, and sometimes when I wake up at 3, then a regular meal around 9pm because these shakes sure keep me full for quite a while.. but I only do that when I know I'm not gonna have time to do any type of exercise..but I've been consistent so far, so we'll see how it goes. If I lose the 1-2 lbs a week, I'll stick to what I'm doing, if I don't, or ever gain, I'll definitely be calling my doc for a fill..but this experience has be great so far!!

You can do it the time will pass just measure out your food . I find if I exercise to much my band is very tight and can't get anything down for a few days so I've kept the exercise to long walks for now . Hood luck and you can do this :-)

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Thank you bubba!! Been walking every day, but band feels the same, no tightness for me yet

Welcome to " Bandsters Hell"! Most of us have been there and done that' date='lol.

Hang in there, it is doable. This is where your "wantpower" comes in.

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Oh, I have that wantpower Maddy!! restriction was gone a week post op..I know I gained the 3lbs the second week, but I made up for it on the 3rd with my 9lbs loss I'm determined and I know I will succeed!!