:thumbup:I went for my first fill last friday its been a litte over week. I stay full longer but not sure what real restriction feels like. I go Dec 30 for my second fill. So I now feel like I am in the club now.

Renea:wink_smile:

Hi there

I had my first fill 2 days ago & feel like a real bandster too! I made the mistake of having a couple of mouthfulls of Pasta and had my first Pb- it was awful, pain in the chest like I have never had before and then the food came right back up. That was when it really dawned on me that I am a bandster and need to be careful about what I eat.

For now I have some restriction, next fill not until mid January.

Sue

I have not had a fill yet. I get my first one on 12/22. I have no restriction at all and I have been starting to gain weight back. UGH!!! I was wondering if either of you had the same problem before you had your fill? I am hoping things will change after that. Right now I feel like this was a huge waste and that maybe this surgery won't work for me. :tongue2: I am doomed to be the fat girl. :thumbup:

I have not had a fill yet. I get my first one on 12/22. I have no restriction at all and I have been starting to gain weight back. UGH!!! I was wondering if either of you had the same problem before you had your fill? I am hoping things will change after that. Right now I feel like this was a huge waste and that maybe this surgery won't work for me. :confused_smile: I am doomed to be the fat girl. :thumbup:

Hi there

Don't worry, you will start to lose again once you have had your fill. I was lucky as my band was fitted with 2.5mls so I had a bit of restriction and I did lose some weight. The last week or so before the fill was tough and I had to diet.

Having the band is hard work and you have to work with it. once you get restriction the band will ensure you don't eat too much but you will have to make sure you eat the right foods to still lose weight.

I hope you don't have to wait too long until you get your fill because this is a really tough time of year with lots of temptation. My social life has hit a downturn because so much of it revolved around food.

Don't beat yourself up for putting on a couple of pounds, after all you are in this for the long haul, losing weight with your band is a marathon, not a sprint and sometimes you will hit a few hurdles along the way. You have to think positive and believe in yourself that you can do it and you will.

Very best of luck to you, keep us posted with your progress.

Sue

Congrats on your first fill and being able to stay satisfied longer...

I am sure with the next fill it will give you alot more restriction :confused_smile:

I was starting to feel like you until I had my fill. Not wonderful with restriction yet but better than before. I do feel fuller longer. I am still learning. I ate a peice of pork chop yesterday not paying attention and got stuck. Even though it hurt in my chest and was painful til i got it up it made me realize yes I am a bandster now. But i have lost 23 lbs but feel like i should of lost more by now. but someone said not sure who. this is not at race or marathon. Take it slow and we will get there at the end. So I am trying to be mindful but before my fill I coudl eat anything and like you was wondering if I had wasted my money. But now I see i need to work with my band and pay attention. Slow and steady win the race, hope this helps. we will take this journey together. Renea

I am so excited. Was suppose to have my first fill on the 22nd. Called the doctors office today and was able to get an appointment for tomorrow. Whew. Hopefully I can get some restriction and start losing.