I was hoping to start a thread with those banded in December, since many of us are at the same stage. I know I am in Bandster Hell. Let's get a thread going to support and encourage each other through this time. Any takers?

Hi All! I had my first fill today.It was really something.I told my husband after my fill we would go out for a bite.I drank water and was full! The doctor said to stay on liquids for 2 days and then back to soft foods. he said the feeling wont last ,but it is a start! I am happy that i have not gained weight since my surgery.I am on the right track.I hope no one is discouraged! we took this step and we will do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lisa

I was at a plateua for a few weeks, but finally am losing again. I don't want to get too excited, because it is only like one pound, which could easily return tomorrow, but I am enjoying it today!!!

I get my first fill on Monday- which is ironically the first day I get to start on solids. Yeah- like THAT will happen. I think they doc office did that on purpose...

Ok, so I got my first fill. That helped for what...2 days! I am now hungry again! And unlike some of you, I don't have the will power to not eat when I am really hungry. I don't eat as much as I used to (all the time), but I am close to it. It's almost like I don't have this band in me! I am really hoping that things will begin to turn around after the 2nd or 3rd fill. I really want to be successful with this. I have been struggling with my weight since I was 8 yrs. old. I really want this to work!

Ok, so I got my first fill. That helped for what...2 days! I am now hungry again! And unlike some of you, I don't have the will power to not eat when I am really hungry. I don't eat as much as I used to (all the time), but I am close to it. It's almost like I don't have this band in me! I am really hoping that things will begin to turn around after the 2nd or 3rd fill. I really want to be successful with this. I have been struggling with my weight since I was 8 yrs. old. I really want this to work!

I am exactly like you.I have been big since i was 8 too! i get my second fill on feb 27 i hope it is better than the first one.I wasnt hungry for one day that was it! i want this to work for me too! When i went in for surgery at 230 pounds and now 2 months later i am 218 .Thats not alot.i want this to work too! Lisa

I just want to lose and feel good.If i get under 200 it will feel so good.i hope this works.Lisa

I was banded on the 5th of December but in 2007. After a rough start in that time I have lost 25 kilos or 55 pounds for those in the US. And I'm still going.

Yes, by the time I got back to solids I was practically drooling. But after reaching a good tightness everything is good. But bare in mind you will have days where you will be frustrated and feel like not everything is going according to plan.

But DO NOT I repeat DO NOT give up. Keep in mind and keep focus on what your goal is for losing weight. Frankly I'm glad I came back to this forum. Last few days my anxiety and depression have been exacerbated by worrying that I'm not losing weight fast enough. But, taking my own advice, I'm losing weight and battling my childhood obesity so that I can feel more comfortable in approaching a potenitial partner.

You have to be a bit patient, and find your own comfort levels, and relearn how to eat. But you will find your pattern that works in sync with the band.

And hey, I can now not only legitimately call myself a heathen but a bandit too. :tongue2:

Edited February 17, 200917 yr by Katness
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I was banded Dec. 19. I saw my doctor today (3rd post-op visit) and still no fill. I'm really okay with it.

I'm eating between 700-800 calories a day and I'm not getting too hungry between meals.

As of this morning, I've lost 41.6 pounds. 14.8 of that was on the 10 day pre-op diet. I've got 52.2 more pounds to go, so I'm almost half way there!

How do I edit my ticker?? Never mind. I figured it out! :thumbup:

Edited February 18, 200917 yr by mudbug22

That is great, congratulations on your weight loss. I was banded on 12/18 and so far I lost 20 and I have one fill of 3cc. I am going again on friday for another fill. Hopefully I will get results like you got. Congratulations again, and good luck with the rest of your journey.

I have only lost 14 pounds and i get my second fill next week! i was banded on Dec 16 2008.i feel i should have lost alot more.I get real hungry still.Everyone is different .I hope i make it to goal.Lisa

I was banded december 11th and my doctor just gave me my third fill yesterday and now im at 8cc. :tt2: So appartently the last fill i was at 5cc but when he checked how much i had this time i was at 3cc. :thumbup: Dont get it but ::gasps:: 8 is my new fill amount. i imagine this is going to be extremely different. i can already tell and i'm on liquid.

I just got my fill today also. I got 1cc for a total of 4cc's so far. Hopefully this will help me pick up the weight loss.

I was banded on december 10th of 2008. i had my first fill of 3 cc one week ago. in total i have lost 28lbs (8 from the presurgery diet).

i seem to be at a small plateau and i dont know what i should do to try to get over this plateau....anyone experience this and have good advice on how to kick my body back into gear??

I have had only 1cc put in (for a total of 4cc) in a 10cc band. I only noticed my fill for a couple days- then same old same old. I get full off 1-2 cups of food, depending on what it is. I want a fill, but hate how stuff gets stuck. That sucks.

I was banded on december 10th of 2008. i had my first fill of 3 cc one week ago. in total i have lost 28lbs (8 from the presurgery diet).

i seem to be at a small plateau and i dont know what i should do to try to get over this plateau....anyone experience this and have good advice on how to kick my body back into gear??

Eat more calories for a week (up to 1500 a day) then go down to 1000-1200 a day. Watch what happens!

Hi,How do you know things are so different/ is it so much of a fill that you cant eat anything? i am hoping my fill on Thursday will help me out1 I have only lost14 pound since December 16 o8.i hope i get better Lisa