I am beginning to think this was a waste. I was banded 11/19, had my first fill on 12/16. I have no restriction and have gained 7 pounds. I keep reading all the posts on how everyone is losing but not me. Has this ever failed anyone? Am I the only one who was banded in November that is not losing?I feel like a complete loser. [ Ha no pun intended. ]

Is anyone out there in my shoes?

Hey fellow Bandsters,

I'm in the same spot with a lot of you...going for my second fill tomorrow because after my first one in January, I lost a bit but not much and I feel very little restriction.

I know I fell off the exercise wagon in January, and February is shaping up to be much better in that regard. I haven't been eating what I should, and I'm getting better there too. Not as bad as I used to be, but not as good as I should be.

I'm praying my second fill gives me a good level of restriction so I can break some of my bad food habits and keep moving forward. I am exercising more and soon will be eating less.

I am a big fan of The Biggest Loser and they do talk about our bodies needing to adjust - perhaps this is what some of us are going through? Our bodies are so used to hanging on to EVERYTHING we eat that they have become really efficient at it - and it may take a while for them to realize we're really not 'starving' them and they can let go of the weight. Of course take this advice with a grain (or a pound) of salt, because I haven't figured it out either, but I'm still trying LOL

I have had NSV's - my clothes are fitting better and my blood sugar numbers are much better. Hopefully I'll be off the meds soon and can say I am a former type II diabetic.

Maybe setting mini-goals that have nothing to do with pounds can help - I am challenging myself to do my normal 30-minute walk in less time for the same distance - meaning I have to move my butt faster. Here's hoping it works! :tongue2:

I'm losing some of my frustration with something the Dr told me yesterday when I got a fill. He said that the reason he doesn't fill more often is that your new stomach needs to adjust to where the band is. His particular minimum refill date is 6 weeks, but some Drs go as long as 3 months. If you do the fills too quickly the band will slip.

Anyway I received another 2.5 cc., and away went the hunger. Now I need to get back to 3 meals & 2 Snacks with the correct portions.

Happy losing to all.

Edited February 18, 200917 yr by 2-Lose-Fluff

Hi 2-Lose-Fluf

Looks to me like we are doing great. I am at 5.7 cc's

No longer fight the hungers very often. Still try my very best to do what the Doctors ask of us. I still keep my food journals and watch the protein count. Works for me. Keep up the good work.

Hi Old Goat- You sure are an encouragement to me. Since I Got my second fill of 2.5 cc I'm back to eating the correct amount of food and losing good again. I gained a total of six pounds right before the fill. And was getting so discouraged. Thanks again for all the posts. 2-lose-fluff