Hey January, 08' Bandsters,

It's been a long time since I've been on line, but I really need some sound advice right now! I have had 3 fills since surgery, up to about 2 1/2 -2 3/4 cc total. And, while I have felt tightness in the throat (Esophagus) and some restriction in the pouch, I find myself able to eat through those physical signs/feelings. I have actually gained a couple of pounds. What have I not gone through yet? What is it going to take for me to take off with this band? Is anyone else going through this or actually gaining weight? HELP!:huh2:

Taylor,

Sorry to hear you are having a rough time right now *hug*. Have you started exercising? Are you journalling your foods? Writing them down and actually seeing the calorie content you are consuming can sure slap you in the face sometimes (I use the daily plate - free online).

I'm losing, slowly, but I am and during the times that it doesn't seem like I am losing I take my measurements and will sometimes notice a change there. Have you been tracking your measurements?

I'm so glad that I came today. I too am experiencing the same problems. I'm hungry all the time even though I eat until I'm satified I'm hungry in two hours. I'm so discusted with myself and had begun the think I made the wrong choice in surgeries. I started to really think what I did when I first came home from the surgery when my biggest weight loss happened. I was hungry most of the time to the point of no longer watching tv because it made me cry. The only difference being is that I could take a pain killer and sleep through most of the hunger problems. Now comes the most difficult task. Coping with the not eating. I walked the dogs today and drank liquid protein after lunch when I was hungry then had an apple and protein bar at 4:30pm. This is not easy, and I knew it wouldn't be.

I need a partner or partners to help me through this. Anyone live in Brandon Florida?

Fran

Juat wanted to update: went to Weight Watchers tonight and I lost 1.2lbs. Go figure:rolleyes:

I too am struggling....I gained 3 lbs this week....I have had 2 fills in the last month....I have a 9cc band and have had 2 fills of 3ccs each....after the 1st one nothing, the 2nd one finally had restriction to the point that I cant eat meat....but I eat alot of tuna and fish....heres my question, should I be able to feel my food pass through the band? when I eat I feel every bite fall through....I thought it was suppose to stay in the pouch and make me feel full, which I dont, ever! Should I get another fill??? Im so confused....I only lost weight right after my surgery in Feb and now Im gaining......HELP!!!!

I thought is was supposed to stay in the pouch in make me feel full too!!

I thought it was supposed to stay in the pouch too, so does this mean I need another fill??? I just dont ever get full....but then I cant get meat down so I eat alot of fish and tuna....What gives???

I'm glad that i'm not the only one!!!!