So I was banded on 2/27 and for some reason, my doctor has you wait 7 weeks for a fill. That means I don't get a fill until 4/16! I haven't had any type of restriction in about 2 weeks or better. I can eat everything just fine. And yes I know just because I can doesn't mean I should. I really am trying to eat better, and I've been doing an okay job at it. But I'm sure not loosing, except for the same 2 lbs. over and over again. I'm getting really worried that this isn't gonna work for me since I haven't lost anything since moving off of liquids! Please tell me that this is only temporary. I know that I haven't made the best food choices, but I've been a heck of a lot better than I was pre-band. I am eating less, but it is really just from will power, not restriction. I really want my fill now!

You are doing great though.. and yes, once you get your fill you will start to lose again... I did the same exact thing you did.. go up and down with the same two pounds. When I got my fill I started losing almost a pound a day.. but now my fill has already worn off after just a week and now I'm just stuck at this weight after gaining back a pound. But, I thought the same exact thing you did and your fill will change everything if you have even some restriction. All said and done, I lost 4 pounds in one week with the fill and that aint bad! Unfortunately I have to wait 8 more days for my next fill, so I'll have to be strong again..

I lost very quickly right after surgery, about 17 lbs in 10 days. Then I leveled out, then actually gained 8 lbs! The dr thought I was retaining water, but some was probably from going to solids and from being able to eat more because I had no restriction. Anyway, once I got my fill, those 8 lbs dropped back off and I've lost about 7 more. I didn't think I was eating that much (and compared to pre-surgery, I wasn't) but I do eat much less now that I've had a fill and have some restriction. My doctor said that he doesn't even pay attention to weight loss until after the first adjustment.

Allykat we got banded on the same day! And I am not getting a fill until the 17th. I bet once we do the weight will fall off, def.