This is my first thread post. I am 29 5'4" and 190 at banding. I was banded in TIJ, MEX w/ Dr. Ortiz. Has anyone used him? I feel sooo discourged about not feeling full and not loosing weight. My friend had the RNY and has lost over 100 pounds and looks like asuper model and Im just 1 week post op. Is any around the same height and weight when they got banded and how didi they do? how much weight did you loose? I gor banded inJune 14th:scared: Please let me know. Iam from the DC area and looking tosee if its better to get fills around here does anyone know any DRs?

I've lost 20 pounds so far and have another 20 to lose. The weight comes off slower than it does for heavier people. It's ok though. Stay upbeat and remember that your in this for the long-haul. You CAN do it!

This is my first thread post. I am 29 5'4" and 190 at banding. I was banded in TIJ, MEX w/ Dr. Ortiz. Has anyone used him? I feel sooo discourged about not feeling full and not loosing weight. My friend had the RNY and has lost over 100 pounds and looks like asuper model and Im just 1 week post op. Is any around the same height and weight when they got banded and how didi they do? how much weight did you loose? I gor banded inJune 14th:scared: Please let me know. Iam from the DC area and looking tosee if its better to get fills around here does anyone know any DRs?

OK girlygirly, you started with a low BMI and you were banded on June 14th, which is ONLY 5 days post op. You are expecting to much to fast. Most people with higher BMI's lose a lot faster than those with a lower BMI. Give yourself time to heal and wait out the process. You are only in the healing process and you need time for your body to heal inward and outwardly. If you don't lose a pound before your first fill it's OK, it's healing time.

Banding and weight lost is a process and once you start getting fills you will need to help the process along. This is no quick fix and we can't even begin to compare ourselves with those who have RNY, there's just no comparison. That is a totally different surgery with other complications. It's evident by her weight lost that she was a llot heavier than you so that surgery will take the weight off faster but it's the maintenance part that she may have trouble with.

Patience is the key with the band, the weight will come off but not as fast and not without your help. Please be patient or you will have a hard time succeeding. We all get discouraged but you are in the beginning stages so give yourself time.

Also, most doctor's will not give you a fill prior to 4/6 weeks of your incessions healing. I hope this helps, Best Wishes and Congratulations on being banded, it was a good choice!!!!