Hi I was banded on 5th November 2013 I had my child sick for 2 weeks didn't focus as much as I should I have lost 24pound since op how is everyone else going banded the around the same time

Welcome to the our World of Banders. Keep in touch with your bariatric people and listen to their directions. It takes some time to find your zone, but when you do, listen to your body & you will do well. I wish you a healthy future!

Hi bliiing!!! I was banded on Nov 4th. I have lost 19lbs since surgery for a total of 46lbs now. I saw the nutritionist and surgeon just three days ago. I was in starvation mode and they progressed me to the final eating stage. Yeah for salads and raw veggies again. I was not given a fill because Dr thought I was not eating enough and that is why I am hungry. All together I am doing well. Still having some pulling on my right side which is getting better I have been told is port related. I am feeling better now that I am eating a little more. I feel as if I have a lot more energy.

Sorry to hear about your kiddo. What stage of eating does your Dr have you at? Have you had a post op visit yet?

Hi there! I was banded 11/5, too -- just had my first fill a couple of days ago and will go back next week for another (no fluid in band at surgery). I had no hunger for quite a while but then started getting hungry and hungrier sooner -- still seems to be a few hours and I need food again rather than the 4-5 hours my doctor is looking for. I know I'm not having enough protein so today I began having a shake each morning. I have had one stuck episode when I just ate too fast and probably too much (steamed veg -- was craving beets). I have been exercising a lot. My weight loss was good but plateaued recently -- gained a few back just before fill. Had alcohol around Thanksgiving and a trip we took -- doctor good with that but I think it stalled weight loss or just a coincidence. May be time for my body to regroup -- 20 down, rest, now for 20 more! I am down one jean size and just so happy to be less obsessed with food.

Welcome to our site! Wow! 24 lbs in a month is fantastic.

Over time you may find that comparing your progress to others is not productive. We all lose at our own pace. Now if you are bragging... 24 poiunds is super!

Over time you may find that comparing your progress to others is not productive. We all lose at our own pace. Now if you are bragging... 24 poiunds is super!

What Cheznoel said!! Lol!