Well, my next office visit is scheduled for May 10th. This would be my first fill and its a couple of more weeks away from the 6 weeks post op visit. I'm just a little worried that I would totally not feel any restriction by that point and might eat a little too much.

I'm telling myself not to worry--I'll be fine. I will try to stay focused with being in tune with my body when its saying enough is enough. I know I'll be ok.

...BUT, I do need some encouragement...:cry :omg:

Don't worry girl, I have to wait 10 weeks for my first fill. My Dr. waits 8 weeks, then there's a holiday in Europe on the day he does fills soooooooooooo,10 weeks it is! WE WILL DO FINE AND BE EVER SO GRATEFUL! See you back in our thread.....

You will do AWESOME... and, if you absolutely, positively need more restriction earlier... you could probably call your doc and have your appointment moved up. Good luck girl. :-)

I remember how it was for me early on. I gained weight before I started getting good restriction so hang in there. Julie

I know it is hard---but relax, it isn't a race, let your body get the extra couple of weeks healing. Practice your bandster eating rules, and it will pass. If you happen to gain a couple of pounds, they too will come off again. Sometimes it is hard working within others schedules---we want it done NOW!!! I know I was the same way!!!

We will be here, for you to vent to, if it gets hard! We can try to offer some food ideas to hold you over. Just come hang out, and whine, and laugh, and share----many of us have been there---we will commiserate with you!!!

Kat

My doctor is VERY conservative with fills. I didn't have my first fill until 8 weeks post-op and after 10 months just had my 4th fill. I now have about 8 cc in a 10 cc band and FINALLY have really good restriction!! I was stuck at minus 40 pounds for about 5 months and now the weight is just falling off.

All along I have been jealous of those who were "tight" and losing more weight, but now I am happy. No complications so far and losing weight and not being hungry. You really will get there, but it may take a while. Just do your best to make healthy choices and forgive yourself when you mess up. We are all in this together!

Thank you everyone...for the wonderful words of encouragement. I am going to give it my best!!!