Newbie in Chicago-need help!

[Irma C 0]

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Hi! I got banded Sept. 19th, 2007 by Dr. Galvani in Chicago. I just recently went for my second adjustment a couple of weeks ago, and I still don't think I'm feeling the restriction necessary to lose weight. I'm 5'0" and my pre-op weight was 161, I am now at 154 and can't get past that!!! I'm very frustrated and disillusioned. Any suggestions?

[josephine 1]

Irma,

For some people it takes 3 adjustments to finally feel that sweet spot that people talk about. Don't get discouraged. Even though we also get this band to help us lose the weight we still need to adjust our way of eating and that is what we ate to help use get the way we are today. I truly believe that the success of my weight loss has everything to do with what I chose to eat once I got banded. I also believe that we, the obese, don't understand the meaning of Portion Control. That besides what you chose to eat are the tricks of the band and the weight loss that comes with it. You need to believe that you are able to concur your before habits to be successful with the band; not to mention the maintenance of your loss for the rest of your life in which I know for myself has always been the problem. I have now maintained my 109 lb loss since July 25, 2006. I was banded on Nov. 10, 2005 and I have never had a fill. I believe in my 40 years of life, I have finally figured out that I will not allow food to run my life and I want to live a longer, happier and healthier life.

You can do it. Trust me. Believe in yourself and change your life today.

Josephine

[juliegeraci 7]

I would go in for another fill. You should be losing 1-2 lbs per week. Good luck.