Hi everyone,

I had my second fill almost 3 weeks ago . I'm only down 3 pounds since then and on top of that ,when I eat ,it feels difficult at time(uncomfortable). Is this what they mean by bandster hell ? Is this normal ? How can I get back to my faster weight loss?

Any suggestions would be great. I'm pretty bummed out about it. I've lost 60 pounds in a years time but only 30 since the banding back in November.

Have any of you experianced this ? Should I go back to a more liquid diet?

Only two fills in over 4 months? I've had 2 since surgery on February 10 and another one scheduled for the end of April. I'm thinking maybe you need to make an appointment for another fill much sooner than the time between the last two.

Remember that your band is a tool, and it is telling you something. It is an ally in your weight loss struggle. If you occassionally feel pain, is it because you took too big a bite, or because that particular food no longer agrees with you?

Sometimes I feel like my band is "scolding" me - but I have a lifetime of bad habits, and the not-so gentle reminder I get is necessary.

30 pounds is nothing to sneeze at. Visualize 30 pounds of butter - that's what you have lost.

I get frustrated sometimes because my weight loss is slow. BUT - I am also changing. I know I must do that to be successful in the long run.

Good luck!