:help: I was banded 10/05 and I have lost 55#, which is ok but I really feel like I should have lost more. I have a 4cc band and 2.5 cc's in it, I have restriction, but I am not sure I have enough. The problem is that I am scared to get any more fills because I am afraid it will be too tight. I can't eat anything in the am until about lunch time, then I can usually eat a whole plate of food with minor restriction, but I am diabetic and my sugar bottoms out at night and I have to get up and eat or drink and usually end up purging because it will not go down, and I am unable to throw up. What should I do?

I was banded on Sep 18 and had my first fill, 1cc, a week ago on Oct 31. I lost 18 pounds right after surgery but have gained 2 pounds back in the last 2 weeks. Even after my first fill I don't feel restricted (not even a little). I'm anxiouse to go back for my next fill so I can start loosing weight. Any advice on how long to wait between fills?

My doctor always scheduled me when he thought I needed a fill but everybody is different, if you dont feel restriction after a 2-4 weeks I would say to try more, until you know you are tight, just dont get so tight that you are purging alot because this can cause slippage. Take it slow and dont get anxious, it will work.

:clap2: good job. You guys need to keep in mind to, duringmy 2week preop my doctor put me on a high protien diet and I lost 15pounds before surgery and went I went in for my first fill I had lost a total of 30 punds which was great to me. So everyone is different. Keep that in mind.

I am sorry, I meant 10/05, I want to loose 50 more pounds. Thanks for the reply:)

Good luck to you, there will be days when you think what in the world have I done,,,I did I even had a touch of anxiety for about a month and then I just told myself to calm down that it can come out at anytime and all will be fine. I got more adjusted with my band and began to focus on what I could eat drink, etc...I cant work out like I would like to because of back problems but I do walk as much as I can and I have done great...I had to do the stress test only before surgery and was glad of that...I have heard many go through so much and I waited 45days to be o.k with ins paying they paid 100% but 6months after my surgery they stopped paying for the band...dont know why but they did and a good friend missed out on having it done...I wieged 302 and now wiegh 179 I have not see that in years.....I mean years I feel great.except for the back thing which could have happen if I wieghed on 100lbs. Enjoy the food while you can especially if its hamb. or pizza I dont know about you but for me it wont go down...keep in touch I will say a prayer for you that all goes well.