I had my lap band put on 2/5/07. I lost some initial weight primarily due to the liquid diet stages before surgery and right after surgery. I'm in week 4 and can pretty much eat anything I did before, I also have no restriction. I have not been losing anything. I'm wondering if others are experiencing this or if it's normal? Or do most people not start losing until they get their first fills? Because I'm basically hungry and feel I could eat my old portion sizes. I'm trying my hardest to eat healthy and cut back, but if I gotta do this on will power alone I'm feeling like maybe this band in useless. Thanks for any input or personal experiences you can share.

I didn't loose till after 2nd fill and it was around 8 pds a month..

I know for me, I don't eat until my stomach growls really bad. I just keep up with the fluids. It's definetly a lot of willpower!

Sounds to me like you guys have figured out things really well, and really quick!!!! If you can continue to just eat until you are no longer hungry,and not try to eat until you are full---you will be sooooo far ahead of the game!!!

GREAT JOB!!!! Do y'all give lessons???????

Kat

How much is everyone eating at a time?? I only eat 4oz for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I try to not snack--no more than 2 a day--FFpopcicle or something. I have lost 24lbs since 2/1 was banded on 2/22. Haven't lost any in 1.5 weeks I too am getting frustated. When I went for my 1 week post op he said that i may continue to lose, stay the same or even gain 3 or 4 lbs. I think to gain would be devestating.

Hi All,

I was banded in Australia on 19h Feb 07. Ans I am soooooooooo glad I found this thread I needed to hear this today as I feel I could eat anything. Almost felt like I had no band.

I at least now feel that it is normal. Thansk again so much!!! I'm due for my first fill 30th March.

Hi,

I am at the very first steps of my road to be banded. I have been to my seminar and I am up for my Dr. consultation on Monday and I was really getter nerveous while reading all these stories abou erosion and PB's and Sliming ( None of these things I know what they are ), I was getting ready to give it up when I read the response from Kat817 and I had to put a reply.

Thank you and may God Bless, I might be back on track now.

Littleman

Littleman---nerves get to all of us!!! If it ever gets overwhelming, or you have questions---do not hesitate to ask. We have all been in your shoes!!!

You also need to remember, many people who are not having any problems, are not here posting everyday---or the boards would be full of threads like "Another GREAT day" or "I'm not hungry"....but when we have a problem or need a question answered, this is the place to go---so the numbers seem a little out of balance---but there are really less complications than it can seem.

Like I say---ask away---if we don't know the answer, we will help you hunt an answer down!

Kat

:cryI am in the same place as everyone else on here. I don't get my 2nd fill until 4-9 and I haven't lost anything since I moved off liquids. It's kind of scary to get another fill because food gets stuck. I don't get why it gets stuck if I am not properly restricted. But I know I can eat a portion that's bigger than I was told to eat. My first fill was 1 1/4 ccs which sounds like it's pretty common for a first one. I hope the next one makes a difference. I am to the point now where I am having trouble keeping off what I lost during the liquid stage.

Banster Hell is a perfect way to put it!:cry:think

Hi: Like all of the posts, I am just two months after banding and I can eat anything. I get my first fill April 24th. However, I do have restriction if I take too large a bite and swallow without chew chew chewing the food. The pain and sliming is awlful and lasts about 15 minutes unless one pukes. I have learned to chew each bite at least 20 times and meat 35 times or more also to take small bites. So all of you waiting for your first fill, read the posts as to the symptons of feeling full or you will for sure have the PBs. Doddie

Another thing about PBing that I have learned since my fill is that you should wait a couple of minutes between bites. I have PBd from taking too many bites without resting in between. Sometimes I don't realize I am going to have a problem for a minute or so after the bite. Waiting between bites is also important.

Hi Susan: I could not agree more with you. That is the hardest part and I haven't learned it yet. Putting the knife and fork down while I chew is a habit I have to consciously think about. Good tip for the newbies. Doddie

It is so great to find out that what I am experiencing is normal!! I thought I was the exception to the rule! I've had my first fill and feel no restriction. In fact, I was asking myself the same questions - so it's great to learn it will improve. I am changing my life style, eating high Protein, low fat, etc. I am trying to use Water as a filler - - but when that doesn't work, I eat stuff like Melba toast, or low fat pretzels!!

Thank you all for making me feel Normal!!!

Ginger3151