I had my first fill on Nov. 26th. I have the APL band, the 14cc band, and I have 5 cc's in there now, however, I feel like I do not have a band at all. It is so weird. When I got the fill, for that next week I could barely eat, I lost 8 pounds and only had protein shakes and soup in that week. But then, I got hungry, I started eating, and now I cannot stop. I dont even feel like i have a band there. I have NO restriction. NONE. I have eaten like a maniac lately. I am so bummed out. I have gained at least 4 of those 8 pounds back. I just dont know what to do.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Paragirl - try to hang in there. I'm not doing much better at the moment. I have 3 cc's in a 14cc band and don't go in again until 12/20 for another fill. I can't tell that I've had a fill at all either. I am eating a lot less, but that's only with will power and that's getting weaker by the moment. I also haven't lost any weight in the past 7-10 days and that can be really frustrating. I keep telling myself to be patient. This happened to me at about the 4 week point and then I snapped out of it and was loosing about 4 pounds a week. So I keep telling myself that I'll snap out of this slump also.

When is your next fill? If it's not soon, you should call and try and get in. Don't let it go too long and remember you're not alone in this battle.

Um, it looks as if I gained 7 of those 8 pounds back.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

I know how you feel!! I am just getting started and feel a little bothered by how long it takes to get to actual serious weight loss. I also feel that any weight loss I have had so far, I could have done without the band. However, I keep reading that patience will pay off, and it will all start working when we get to the right fill place. My first fill is 12/13/07, so I am really hoping for some restriction...starving right along with you!

Cindi

Well, I went in to get another fill and because I had lost 4 pounds in two weeks, they would not fill me. Bummer. I will have to do better and not rely on the band 100%. I am tracking my food and all that right now using fitday.com. I sure hope I do better, my next appointment is Jan. 2.

I was banded on 10-8-07 and have had 1 fill. The majority of the time I really don't feel any restrictions. I do get down on myself because I feel like I'm not loosing enough weight. It is very frustrating. But Im trying to be patient. I feel better knowing that I am not alone.

my god, I've FINALLY found a thread I can relate to! I had my lapband 10/3. The first 2 weeks I lost 14 lbs (8 the first, 6 the next), then could not feel any restriction. Gained 2 lbs but lost it by sticking to a 900 calorie diet. Got my first fill 11/19 and felt a little resriction for about 3-4 days. I have lost no further weight, feel no restriction and I'm starving. My next fill is 1/22, and I want to go back to the dr earlier, but because Jan is so hectic at the office, I can't reschedule enough time to get to the dr before rush hour starts (I live in the metro DC area, traffic is hell). I am trying to stick to a more rigid diet, but not doing real well. It's just such a relief to know that someone else knows what I am going through! I hope you start losing soon. I hope I start losing soon! It really made me wonder when I read some of the postings where they are losing a good amount of weight, if there was something wrong with me! I sure hope we both start losing soon. Laura

Laura you are not alone!!! I feel like I am hungry the majority of the time. It is as if I have no self control at times. I miss one thing though Im not able to eat bread. What about you?

I still find myself thinking what am I going to eat next? Focusing the majority of my thoughts on food. I pray daily and try to focus my thoughts on Him. Good Luck to you.

I can eat bread, pizza, spegetti, beef, pork, you name it. Of course, it does not help that my friend's hobby is cooking. Don't forget banana bread and chocolate cake!! Can't wait for my 2nd fill. Laura

I am going tomorrow morning for my first fill. After reading everyone's posts, I am not expecting amazing results, but one can still hope...

I can eat bread, pizza, spegetti, beef, pork, you name it. Of course, it does not help that my friend's hobby is cooking. Don't forget banana bread and chocolate cake!! Can't wait for my 2nd fill. Laura

i'm with ya!!!!...can't eat spaghetti though...well...it doesn't get stuck, but it is just hard to chew to mush..

..add to that list..cheesburger's, steak, burritos, corn dogs, grilled cheese. and i have 6.5 cc's in my band.

Paragirl - try to hang in there. I'm not doing much better at the moment. I have 3 cc's in a 14cc band and don't go in again until 12/20 for another fill. I can't tell that I've had a fill at all either. I am eating a lot less, but that's only with will power and that's getting weaker by the moment. I also haven't lost any weight in the past 7-10 days and that can be really frustrating. I keep telling myself to be patient. This happened to me at about the 4 week point and then I snapped out of it and was loosing about 4 pounds a week. So I keep telling myself that I'll snap out of this slump also.

When is your next fill? If it's not soon, you should call and try and get in. Don't let it go too long and remember you're not alone in this battle.

Hi, I had my surgery 10/16/2007 and I lost about 30 - 35 lbs so fare but it seems I've gained 2 lbs back. I have less restrictions I had my first tightning November 23 2007...what is up with that? I also called the doctors office cause I didn't know what size my band was or the cc I have learned alot from this site. My cc is 3.4 and the nurse said she thinks my band is a 10 what does this all mean? Help

I was complaining earlier about no restriction. Well, today I sat down for lunch, had 1/2 cup of soup (didn't want to hurt friend's feelings because I really didn't like it), thenstarted to eat part of a gyro. After about 4 bites, I got that tight sensation in my chest! So I'm happy, my band is still there it seems. yaaaaaaa! Laura

I am with ya'll too... had restriction with my first fill... now I have none.... they won't fill me either because of the more than 2 pounds a week average thing... but I guess I shouldn't complain... I am losing even though I am gaining...

Does that make sense? Yeah - not to me either...

Amy

Good to hear from you abckids, was wondering where you were! I am just working this band with diet right now and keeping a food journal through fitday.com. I really have been working hard too. We are going on a cruise in March and I do not want to be the biggest whale around!

I go in on December 2 for my next appt but I dont know if i will get a fill because of the weight loss.

I am still around.. just super swamped... congrats on the weight loss so far... keep up the good work!!!! What day do you go it?

I go in again on the 27th