This is my second time being banded and the 2nd time I still haven't lost but a couple of pounds during post op. I had a hiatial hernia and band replacement. Even after doing liquids/mushies the 1st two weeks,no real weightloss. I know this period is for healing but I'm so discouraged right now. The 1st time banded, I only lost 30 lbs over a 2.5 year period because of my sinus drainage issues and always having to take fluid out the band. Really need support this time around. My 1st fill is the 24th. Hopefully this journey will be different. Would love to be 15-20 lbs lighter by my birthday in 3 weeks...calling on you fellow Bandsters for support :-)

Sorry to hear that. Hope the band works for you as well this time around. Have you seen an ear, nose, and throat specialist to get those allergies under control? I think that would greatly help. Good luck.

Sorry to hear that. Hope the band works for you as well this time around. Have you seen an ear' date=' nose, and throat specialist to get those allergies under control? I think that would greatly help. Good luck.[/quote']

Yep! Sinuses are under control now. I also was given a bigger band to help combat any sinus problems. Thanks for the support!

Wishing you much success this time around. Just one thing....don't set unrealistic weight loss goals for yourself. You won't lose 15-20 lbs. in three weeks. No one loses that fast. If you lose between 1-2 lbs. a week, you're doing really well.

Yep! Sinuses are under control now. I also was given a bigger band to help combat any sinus problems. Thanks for the support!

Was the band causing sinus issues? If yes, how? I'm very interested to know.

Was the band causing sinus issues? If yes' date=' how? I'm very interested to know.[/quote']

I've always had sinus problems so I don't believe the band caused the issues, but it really didn't help either. Once my band was at a decent fill level, the sinus drainage had a hard time getting through the band. Eating and drinking became a nightmare. Constant vomiting, coughing etc then next thing you know, the hiatial hernia appeared.

Wishing you much success this time around. Just one thing....don't set unrealistic weight loss goals for yourself. You won't lose 15-20 lbs. in three weeks. No one loses that fast. If you lose between 1-2 lbs. a week' date=' you're doing really well.[/quote']

Thanks for the reality check! Much appreciated!