Hi,

my name is Stephany and I had the lap-band procedure done on May 29th, 2007 by Dr. Mueller in San Diego. My starting weight was 246lbs and I am 5'2". I am now 222lbs. I know that is a great accomplishment and I know I could have never had this success without the band. Unfortunately, I have been stuck at 222lbs for about a week now. I have went to two "fill" appontments but my Dr. wouldnt fill me because he says my weight loss is better than average. I almost wanted to cry when he denied me the last fill. To this date. . .I havent even gotten one fill. Is this normal?

I have this fear that I wont lose any more weight. . .ever! HELP!:help:

Hi,

my name is Stephany and I had the lap-band procedure done on May 29th, 2007 by Dr. Mueller in San Diego. My starting weight was 246lbs and I am 5'2". I am now 222lbs. I know that is a great accomplishment and I know I could have never had this success without the band. Unfortunately, I have been stuck at 222lbs for about a week now. I have went to two "fill" appontments but my Dr. wouldnt fill me because he says my weight loss is better than average. I almost wanted to cry when he denied me the last fill. To this date. . .I havent even gotten one fill. Is this normal?

I have this fear that I wont lose any more weight. . .ever! HELP!:help:

I was banded on the 21st and I do not have a fill either! My doc said the same to me, he wanted to wait until the weight loss slowed and I agreed. I feel like I have the best of both worlds for now, I can eat everything but just small amounts so for me, for right now, it works but as soon as the scale stops moving, I will get a fill.

Come and join us under monthly support groups in the May 07 thread.....the a-May-zing bandsters.

Cheers!

Maureen

Thank you for your reply, it really helps to know I'm not alone!!!

calinurse Hi, I was banded on June 7, tomorrow is my first fill appointment. Like Maureen, there is a June thread for those banded in June. Actually I read both May and June because it gives me a good perspective of the future as well as the present.

When I read all the posts on the June thread, I get discouraged because I have not had a fill and some are on #2! My doctor's office, PA who does the fills, went on vacation, so this pushed my fill to almost 8 weeks. I hope that she does not say "no fill" tomorrow.

I have not lost weight in a week, but most of my loss was pre opt. I was having some restriction in the late June and early July but lately feel nothing, I can eat just about anything.

I know how frustrating you must feel, I just want to have that full or can't eat some things feeling again to keep me on track! I will let you know how tomorrow goes!

I agree with Maureen, join the May Bandsters!