:redface:Hello fellow banders, My name is Kathy and I am a single mother of two wonderful daughters. I have been overweight since my youngest daughter was born 14 years ago. I have constantly been on some kinda diet and I am so tired of it, so I decided to go to Mexico to get banded (it was less expensive there than in the states and my insurance would not cover it.) I have had my band since June 10, 2008. I quickly lost 17 lbs, but I have not lost a single pound in the past 2 weeks, actually I have gained 2 lbs since I have started soft foods. My first fill is not scheduled until July 19th and I am so afraid that I am gonna gain some of the weight back because I have started eating more and I don't have as much restriction as in the beginning and I am finding it difficult not to snack between meals. If there is anyone out there that has had the band and has lost the weight, please let me know if it is normal for me not to have lost anymore weight and please tell me that I will start losing soon.

It is normal and you will start losing. It is just the beginning for you. Just try to maintain for now until you get your first fill. 17lbs in less than a month is REALLY good. Don't beat yourself up about it. Just be good to your band and try to follow the bandster rules untill you get your first fill. You will be o.k.