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?

I could not get back in until the 2nd of January, and they had to double book me to get me that day! It is ok, I am doing a lot better now that I am using Fitday.com to track all of my food intake. I am probably not going to be able to get a fill then either, because I have lost about 9 pounds in the last week. Oh well, I am happy with my rate of loss and am making sure not to set myself up for disappointment if I over eat a little this Christmas. We shall see how it goes.

By the way, if anyone is interested, I am keeping my calories right at, or below 1000, and my protein AT LEAST 60 (some days it goes up to 80!) I do not stress over fat grams too much, because I am being so strict with calories and protein, but fat runs around 20-40.

I hope this helps someone.

Hello all,

I was banded in Detroit at Harper Hospital by Dr Hawasli on Oct 24. On Nov 1 I was taken via ambulance to my local hospital where I was diagnosed with pulmonary embolii. Big ones in both lungs. So I'm on blood thinners. My doc says no fills til I'm off the thinners, which MIGHT be in May or later, or possibly never. I'm older than most bandsters. I'M HUNGRY ALL THE TIME!!!!! Originally, I lost @ 40 lbs, with the liquid pre-op diet and all, but these past 2 weeks have been absolutely AWFUL!!!!! It also doesn't help that I REALLY don't like the dietician who works with the doc. She's single minded and doesn't take into effect the dietary limitations I have taking the Coumadin. Any one out there from the Metro Detroit area have any suggestions for a nutritionist I can see for further assistance? :help: Anyway, Happy New Year to all.

Julia

Julia, sorry to hear about your situation. I don't understand why the coumadin is keeping you from being filled. I was taking coumading before my surgery and most likely will be taking it until I die. The lap band doctor is aware of this and it didn't seem to matter. Good Luck

Hi everyone, I'm right with those of you who have no restriction. I can eat anything and don't even chew it to mush. Had 1 fill and another scheduled for the 15th of Jan. I will be sooooo bummed if that one doesn't help. I haven't lost anything for about 3 weeks and I'm always hungry. I've been having a slimfast for breakfast every day since surgery and it's always kept me filled. Today it didn't do a thing for me. I want toast and peanut butter like I always had before. On the positive side, I haven't gained.:hungry:

I've tried cutting out all liquid calories. In fact some mornings I even have a piece of whole grain toast with a small amount of peanut butter. It's better to eat calories than to drink them. Have you tried the sugar free instant oatmeal for breakfast or a couple of scrambled eggs? Good Luck on your fill.

I got in for a fill tomorrow, however, if I have lost 2 or more pounds per week, they will not fill me. I certainly hope to get one. Im ready to actually feel this band. I am able to eat anything. The only time I feel something is when i eat too fast, take big bites, and don't chew thoroughly.

Paragirl - You were lucky to get in tomorrow. I've been trying to get an appointment for this week since the 10th of Dec. I've even called a couple of times to check for cancelations, but no luck. The earliest they would see me is Jan. 9th. I work with the schools so I really wanted to go while we were off.

I'm like you, I eat anything I want. I'm still doing pretty good at controling my portions though. Are you close to the 2 pounds per week limit? I canceled my last appointment because I was right there. By the time I go in it will be 6 weeks, but I'm already at 12 pounds. If I loose more this week I'll be awful tempted to weight myself down.

Let me know how it goes tomorrow.

Nip, you have lost a lot of weight, you are doing great. I teach and have a hard time getting in around my schedule.

I was very glad to get the appt. for tomorrow, it was made when i went in the last time and didnt get a fill, i was so devistated!