I've been pretty much the same weight since I was banded. No wait - I lost like 7lbs the week after banding - but since then I've been approximately the same weight (within 3lbs).

I have definitely been eating more - and since I have no restriction it's all a matter of willpower to control my portions.

I look at other folk's tickers and am amazed at how much they've lost .. but then I think "well, at least I'm not gaining" - which had I not gotten the band, I'd totally be back to my old eating habits again.

Thankfully, even though I don't have any restriction ... I still have the "mental" reminder and that helps me control my portions.

What helps YOU get thru the fact that you're weight is stagnant ??

When can you get a fill? They help a lot.

I sadly had to count calories. I stayed at 1200-1300. My scales started moving.

good luck,

edie

I am having the same problem. I was banded 11/13/07 and will get my first fill this thurs. I am able to eat whatever I want. I also am trying to take it easy. I am so scared I will gain. I am remaining the same weight for now. I hope the first fill helps. It's all so new to us Nov. bandsters. I guess we need some of the wiser bandsters to reply. just know you are not alone.

I think I will have to be a calorie counter too!! I am getting a bodybugg first of the year as soon as I get banded!!!

O.K. what is a bodybugg?