Hello out there . . .

I was banded in six weeks ago in July :smile: and there are no support groups here on the beautiful central Oregon coast. I would love to start a support group in Lincoln County, Oregon . . . I am struggling with this new life change and have no one to talk to :frown:.

I had my first fill of 2.5 cc last Friday and of course do not feel any differently. I swear I could swallow a hard boiled egg whole and it would go through my band . . . this is disappointing.

I am going to explore this site for infor and hopefully band friendly recipes although at this point, I swear I could swallow a watermelon! :frown:

Holler Back . . .

Why are you struggling? You can still eat anything (no restriction yet) so it can't be that....

Hey Oregon Coast! I lived in Lincoln City for 10 years and thought it was wonderful. I was banded in December and had my first fill in February. I remember after the first fill, I did not feel like I had anymore restriction that before it. I had a 2nd fill in April and that was the one that did the trick:). I then had one in early July and one in late August (Friday to be exact). I have lost 71 pounds total and will meet my goal in about 20 pounds. I started walking after my first fill to try to help myself see some results. It works and you will get there!

Thats the problem Restless . . . I eat everything . . . no restrictions ...

uggghhhh I want to lose weight damn it!

SkinnyKim . . . how could you have left LC?? I hope it was for a good reason. I love love love the Oregon coast. I am in Newport. Thanks for the support . . . I guess I must learn to be patient. I waited more than a year to get my band . . . and I want to see some results!

When's your first fill? Our doc does the first one at 6 weeks. I've heard it may take 3-4 fills (or more) to hit your personal "sweet spot" so you'll just have to hang tough and be patient! IT will happen! :thumbup: