I was banded on June 4, 2013. I am down 21 pounds including my pre op liquid diet. I had my first adjustment at 6 weeks after surgery. Have not lost a pound since, which was 3 weeks ago. I actually feel hungrier then I did before the first fill. I'm scheduled to see my doctor tomorrow, but I'm kind of frustrated. I've been exercising three to four times a week. I haven't been drinking with meals and am making smart, healthy meal choices. Any suggestions? I don't want to be stuck at this weight!!!

Another "suggestion" ~ have you been able to spend time learning how the band really works? How to eat, and how to let the food settle or sit there without drinking to be able to fulfill the satiety gland so you do not feel hungry for the next 4 hours?

I was really amazed to finally truly understand how the band worked and what it was suppose to do and more importantly what I had to do, to make it work. Once I did understand and ate the proper foods, in the proper manner, IT ALL WORKED! It really was amazing and I wasn't hungry and I lost weight.

Good luck!

Do you have some suggested reading or websites? I'd really like to understand it better! I'm getting very frustrated as well. Im 3 months post op & I've only lost about 12 lbs since being banded. I have started logging my calories & doing moderate exercise but the scale just isnt moving!

I keep telling myself it has to move at some point but its not moved in 2 weeks & I've done everything right & definitely kept my calories at or below 1200 each day....mostly below. I've had 3 fills & I think I'm possibly in green aside from not losing weight!!!!!

HI

I know of a very informative webinar you can watch. Email me at edergm@shaw.ca.