Hi everyone. Just a quick introduction. My name is Elizabeth and I live in Scotland. I had tried every diet under the sun as I'm sure everyone with a gastric band has. I had my band fitted on the 7th of February 2007 and my first fill was carried out on the 26th of March 2007. Sadly I am only down 10lb which I lost on the pre-op diet to reduce the liver. I am disappointed by the lack of weight loss and the amount I can still eat. I have heard of people not noticing a substantial difference until the 2nd or 3rd fill so I am hopeful that it will get better. Fingers crossed. I am having my 2nd fill at the end of April and am just waiting for a date. Can't wait.

Hi Elizabeth!

Welcome to LBT!

First I just want to say well done with the first 10 lbs! It is still a lose.

Dont be to hard on yourself. If you have been exercising, you could have lost inches and gained muscle. So it is not that you havnt lost weight. Try messuring yourself as well... It may be just that.

Also, I visit Scotland about every 18 months or so. Love it there.

Please keep us posted with your progress, or if you ever just need support!

Take Care!

Hi Elizabeth, I actually gained 8 lbs between fills so don't worry. It took me 8 months to get to my sweet spot and the weight is coming off now. Good luck to you. Julie

Thanks Autumn444 and juliegeraci. It is good to hear people telling me that it can take a while to reach the 'sweet spot'. I kind of was aware of that prior to the op but I didn't really believe it. I was so desperate to have the surgery and so convinced that I would be one of the people it would work for straight away. It is disappointing for this not to be the case but hearing others who have had the same problems and have started losing weight makes it so much easier to stay positive and to expect the light at the end of the tunnel.

Rossi, I hear your struggles. Just try and be patient. If you can count your calories that will help a lot. Julie