I was banded on August 8, 2008, weighing 365. I lost more than 40 pounds the first month, with no fills, eating carefully avoiding sugars and high glycemic carbohydrates, which I've always known are my down fall. I'm full of energy and feel wonderful when I've cut out the bad carbs. Always have.

Now it's November 8, just three months hense. I've had two fills and spent considerable time upchucking bits of grape skins, or a piece of meat or whatever. After the second fill, I never know exactly when I'm going to get into real pain. I've eaten fast my entire life. If I eat just two grapes fast, or forget for only 30 seconds when eating, the pain will start and last for as much as an hour as I try to throw it back up. The training is hard, this learning to eat properly.

Too frequently I've injested sugar... in cold ceral, or a cookie, or holloween candy or. When that happens I pay by feeling dragged out and worn down. It's self inflicted and stupid and I've fought it forever. Today I weigh 298 so in three months I've lost 67 pounds. :rolleyes2: That's a start. Now to get better at being a responsible chewer.

David Martin:thumbup:

Thanks for the warnings. I was just banded, but haven't had any fills, and have had no problems eating since the band. I do try to chew a little better now, and your warnings will help me keep doing that. Thanks, and I hope you learn to adjust better to your band and its requirements.