Ok I guess I am doing well. I was banded 1/27/09 and have lost 30 pounds but I swear I don't notice a difference since having a band. I COULD eat about as much as I did before but I just hold back. Somedays are really hard because I feel like I'm starving. I've had one fill so far. I think I'm losing as much as I have because I exercise 4-5 days a week. Has anyone else had this problem? Is this because I need another fill?

Once I got the go ahead to start on solids--I too ate preband. I've had one fill and am going for my 2nd fill on Thursday March 25th and I can't wait for more restriction. Right now i'm working on 'will power' to not eat as much as I think I should be able to eat. However you need to remember that its about healing in the first 6 weeks. I also work out 5 times a week and am slowly but surely dropping the pounds. I am down 34 pounds since Jan 22nd. Keep us the great work---30 pounds is awesome!

I was banded the day after you...I have lost 27 lbs (started slowing down last week) I haven't had any trouble with food. I usually get full with my cup of food. Then about two hours later I will start to get hungry but usually something to drink helps me until the next meal.

Hi all

I was banded on January 26, 2009 and I have lost pre and post surgery 40 pounds. I eat a good bit, but I have not had a fill yet. Will get it this Friday. Still I only eat 3 meals a day. I usually do not eat more than a cup a meal. I have noticed that I am slowing down with losing. I will start some real exercising this week.:huh2:

Kim

Hey i just got a fill and i swallowed fine at the office. But now 8 hours later i'm having trouble keeping down anything. Is this normal? Will it get better in the next few days?

I had my surgery 2/24/09 and lost 16 pounds so far. I was not able to exercise as much, but I have the go ahead to start a good exercise program now. I feel hungry all the time. I eat 3 meals a day and it seems like every two hours I am hungry again. I go for a band refill in April, but I would love suggestions on what to do about the every two hours issue.

Lasvegas and honey, yes it sounds like you both need a fill.

Mini, if you can't swallow water or liquids, call you surgeon asap and get an unfill. You are too tight. If you continue while being tight it will only tighten more if you are pbing or sliming.

Yes, you both need fills.