I was banded by Dr. Kurt Roberts with Yale Bariatric group in New Haven, CT. Was banded on December 18th, 2008. Have had one fill of 1 1/2 cc's. I really don't have any restriction. I eat about a cup to a cup and a half of food and would love to eat less. I have lost 18lbs, but that was in the first two weeks. NOTHING since. Can anyone tell me what the 'norm' is?

I feel like such a loser that I can't even lose a single pound!! I'm beginning to regret this surgery and thinking of gastric bypass. Please help! I will take any type of feedback you are willing to give. Thanks bunches!

Brandy

Hi, I am sorry that you are having a hard time. I believe they call what you are experiencing "bandster hell". Have you checked out the December 08 bandster forum? Those folks will understand where you are. Bear with it. Hopefully some old timers will pop up soon and give you some encouragement about how to get through this time. Good Luck, Kimberly

You are just banded. it takes several fills to get good restriction adn everybdoy is different. Do a good bandster diet of solid protein, beggies, and a olittle fruit, drink LOTS of no caloric liquids, and EXERCISE. That will Jump Start your metabolism. FIlls have to go slowly so your tummy will not get upset. IT'll happen.