Hi everyone! My name is Shellie, I was banded on 11-29-06. Dr. LePort was my surgeon in Fountain Valley Ca. I have lost 20 pounds already, but feel like I am going to gain it back since starting to eat solids again. I do not feel any restriction, is this normal? I look forward to visiting this site often!

I was banded on 11/14 and haven't gone for my first fill yet. I am pretty hungry alot of the time. I feel little restriction but I control myself. I've heard that sometimes it takes 2-3 fills before you feel good restriction. Good luck. You came to the right place for support. This site is great.

Hi shellie

welcome to LBT! in actual fact I think it is easier to loose more weight once you are on solids...you get the consistency effect and the restriction is a lot more pronounced. sure, it may take a few fills before you reach your sweet spot but I wouldn't be worried about putting on more weight...sounds like you are doing just fine!

becky

Yes it's normal, it took me 3 fills to get good restriction and now I have trouble getting in enough protein and solids. It will happen it time.

:angry :angry i am still getting sick . i eat soft foods mostly soups,apples a little chicken 2/3 oz. i drink diet 7up oj, and my water.but yesterday i had stuffed squosh with rice beef in tomato sauce.after i eat i got sick all of today ,and yesterday .evarytime i eat food thats solit or like these food i get sick .should i at this time be able to eat this tipe of foods by now ? its been over 11 weeks can someone help me with this ? my doctor dont give a shit sorry about my speech.:help:

Welcome to LBT.. I'm new here also, but I haven't been banded yet.. this seems like a great forum!!!!

Lavette: maybe the sugar in the OJ upset your stomach.... or the acid in the tomato.

Yes, it is totally normal to not have restriction because you haven't had a fill yet. It is also normal to gain weight before your first fill so don't be too hard on yourself. Good luck.

Lavette, have you had a fill? If so, maybe that's what's doing it. Maybe it's the soda. My dr said no soda forever...or any other carbonated beverages. The carbonation fizzles in your stomach causing it to expand when you drink. Your dr doesn't care? Can you find someone else?