Well, I had an appointment for a fill today and I really need one because the fairly tight restriction I had after my first fill has evolved into very little restriction. But I am a hospital social worker and 45 minutes before my appointment there was an emergency (a death) and I had to postpone my appointment until next week. I read Donali's post and I agree that dieting is not healthy, but it is going to be very difficult to maintain my weight without it (and I haven't been doing well at dieting anyway. . .hence, the band). I have already re-gained three pounds. I know they say not to worry until you get good restriction, but that's hard!

Nancy

How frustrating! But you're super lucky that you only have to wait a week. I'd have to wait a whole month if I missed a fill appointment. Don't worry! 7 days is not a long time, and you won't even remember this in three weeks.

So sorry your fill was postponed. But like I said in the "Donali" thread you started, this is for life, not a six month diet. So even if you gained weight waiting for your fill, it will come off with proper restriction.

We are ALL terrified that this, our final last ditch effort, is not going to work for us. But when we confront the fear with facts it has less power over us.

The Facts:

1. The vast majority of people lose weight with the band and keep it off.

2. Proper restriction is the key to managing our hunger.

3. There will be plateaus - sometimes long ones. AVERAGE weight loss is a better indicator of success than weekly/monthly results.

4. The scale is NOT your friend! It lies! It does not know the difference between fat, muscle and Water. Don't believe everything it says.

5. There are things we can do that will make us healthier - drink our water, move our bodies, indulge in high quality Proteins and veggies.

We did not gain our weight overnight, and we will not lose it overnight. We're in this for the long haul. Sometimes the scale will go up, sometimes down, and sometimes it will not budge at all. Eventually it will move down if we work together with the band.