I was banded on July 21, 2008 :cool: I have had 2 fills so for and have only lost 31 pounds. I don't really know when I should be full or what the signals are:frown:. I thought that I would only be able to eat about a handful of food but I can still eat alot of course not like before being banded. I the only thing that i have found that I can't eat is white bread it gets stuck. I don't know if I am doing something wrong :confused:or do I just need to give it time and more fills. I sometime feel so discouraged and think did I make the right choice. I just keep telling myself YES YOU DID!!!! Can anyone give me any advice or encouragement of any kind????

I think you have had tremendous success for far. I know that it is slow going but just remember that the slower you lose you weight, the better your body adjusts and you will be able to keep it off for the rest of your life. I think you should go back to your doctor for another fill though. I am able to eat about 4-5 ounces of food before I feel full. If you are not feeling full, you are not restricted enough.

Helen

I just had my second fill two weeks ago. It seems like the first week after a fill I am restricted, but by the end of the second week it is almost like I never had the fill. i didn't loose anything the third month of having my band. I got a fill almost two weeks ago and it was really tight the first four days. after that I have been able to eat like i did before the fill, it was the same way with my first fill also. the receptionist told me I was only allowed 6 fills a year with my insurance company so I am worried aobut getting it adjusted again so soon because I dont' want to use them all up and be stuck with a loose band next summer waiting for the calendar to change to get the next fill. just know that you are not alone.

Hi Sherry,

I really feel for you. Maybe instead of going in for a fill, you should make an appointment just to talk with your doctor. I would explain the situation to him to see what he can do for you. I know that you are worried about having fills left for later but if you are not losing weight steadily now, it will not get better later. I found with my doctor that I can talk with him and he can work around the rules. You just need to make sure that the band is working optimally for you. Your doctor should also want you to succeed as well.

Best of luck.

Helen

hey there my name is brittany... my mother and i both have been banded but just recently my mother hasnt been able to keep anything down for the past 4 days... we took her to the hospital and they say her band has slipped and there is extreme pain in her chest and stomach. Her esgphagus has inflammed to the point where she is completely closed up. Now this doctor at the hospital isnt the same one who did her surgery but he is suggesting to do a scope and try to expand her opening and the 2nd thing is to remove the band... i have a strong feeling that it should be removed... i need some advice... can anyone help? has anyone been through this?