Hi guys and gals...its been a while. I got Surgery on July 31st 07'. I started this process at 347 lbs ish. I can honestly say I had NO RESTRICTION for the last 5+ months. A bit at one fill but short lived...MAYBE a week. I just kept trying to eat less and sometimes I did good and other times not so good but I stayed committed to losing weight. I think a point came where I got used to eating less and healthier. Slipped up BIG TIME at Thanksgving, Christmas, and New Year and actually gained like 8 pounds but got it off quickly. I knew I should have went for a fill again as my last was in October. I figured I would be alright but when I got nervous after T'Giving and called...there were no days open that were convenient. Well I finally went the first week in January. They were happy cause I lost 12 pounds since my last visit...I laughed and said it sucked but explained my bad ways. They didnt laugh but understood as I said going in I dont care how slow it comes off as long as I change my ways.

WELL LET ME TELL YOU!!!!! I know what it means to work now. I have had NO PROBLEMS at all but eat very little and am rarely hungry. Hang in there if you are waiting for it to kick in. I thought it never would!! ANYWAY I am down to 268lbs and from a size 48-50 to a size 40-42. Just thought I would check in for people who just got it or are curious about what they are experiencing.

Hi Hip,

I too finally felt restriction after my 4th fill. I love it! Of course what freaked me out was that my restriction was ok from the day I had the fill. Then within 4 weeks, I felt more restriction. WOW!!!! I have lost 11 lbs in 36 days.

I love my band!!! Congradulations on your weight loss. Great job!!!

Congratulations on reaching your sweet spot! I haven't started my journey just yet (2 weeks and counting) but I can't wait to reach that point where my hunger doesn't control me.

Good luck!!!

Wow, I'm jealous of you!!! Thank you so much for the info!

I'm still at the spot when I can't tell if the Band is controlling my eating or if it's me just putting so much less on my plate! Though I will say if I put too much on my plate (more than 1 cup) I start feeling queasy!

Okay, so now I feel much happier, knowing that at some point I will have real restriction!! Whoopee!!! :rolleyes2::thumbup:

Thats why I wanted to post so others will know what it took for me to finally feel it. I have never really been queezy, PBd, Slimed...etc. I PBd ONE TIME like a month ago because I swallowed a piece of toast while helping my 3yo niece cut her pancakes. I guess some people dont get sick? I dont know...I know when I feel like I am getting full...I stop. I have pushed it a few times but usually stop.

NI, That would be cool if it tightened...save me another trip to Philly for a while.

Good Luck Jax! My bro-in-law got banded Monday. Went well.

Make33...I understand the feeling. You dont know if its you...or the band...or did your stomach shrink..etc. Just keep convincing yourself you cant eat a lot and as long as your eating less than you did...your doing good!

that's wonderful! I'm so glad it's working well for you now - pre restriction is frustrating (I've only got moderate restriction but I'll take it!)

Congratulations!!!!