After maintaining my 40lb loss since May, two weeks ago I really noticed I was up 5lbs and eating 1800-2000cals so I made an appt. I was really nervous to go in to see my surgeon (I usually see the NP) because I feel a bit like a lapband failure having only lost 40lbs since January. I have been eating all the time, a lot of crap, but even good stuff in large amounts and STILL wanting to eat off my own arm.

He was sooo great! He congratulated me on seeing the signs and coming in for a fill. He ended up giving me a full ML after doing a half and the barium swallow not showing much restriction.

I left feeling renewed like I can really do this again and won't be hungry all the time.

A forty pound weight loss is great -- and now you're on your way to getting off the next chunk. Way to stop yourself before you regained anything significant, and to get in to the doctor for a fill. Best wishes for a healthy holiday season!

Gklad that you went in for a fill. How do you feel now? Hopefull this is the jumpstart you need. Best wishes, hang tough, holidays are hard. Karen

So here I am 2 weeks later and struggling, I find myself getting a little bit stuck (not as in throwing up but a painful feeling for a few minutes) with the first bite of most meals and being hungry 2-3 hours after lunch :/

I struggle too with the band being tight in the morning or with the first bite or two of a meal. Once I get past the 2nd bite I am ok, but have gotten that painful feeling a few times.

Not sure if it's all me, not eating slowly enough or what.

So here I am 2 weeks later and struggling, I find myself getting a little bit stuck (not as in throwing up but a painful feeling for a few minutes) with the first bite of most meals and being hungry 2-3 hours after lunch :/

I struggle too with the band being tight in the morning or with the first bite or two of a meal. Once I get past the 2nd bite I am ok, but have gotten that painful feeling a few times.

Not sure if it's all me, not eating slowly enough or what.

Yes that's what it sounds like to me. Many of us are usually tighter in the morning. I have also noticed that since it's colder, I'm tighter. Just take really small bites and chew chew chew. However, if you find that after another week you are still experiencing pain, I would request a small unfill. Best wishes