Ok I was banded by Woodhead Oct 29/08. First Fill in Jan 09 (I live out of lower mainland so travel is costly). To date I have only lost about 50 lbs and have stayed the same for the last two months.

I went back 3 weeks ago and had more fill. No change

Ironic that I can pretty much eat anything but white bread.

The intital eating I have to eat slow - first bite or two - then no problem and I can eat pretty much anything without feeling full.

I am very discouraged.

I drink Water in the am -- don't usually eat anything until about noon. Then have a chef salad - No drink when eating. at about 5 pm supper: and for a snack milk .

Ironic that I have to "diet"

Katrina,

Although everyone is different and you now have two fills to be able to help you and alot of people need to have three fills to get that full feeling and there are others like me who have never had a fill I would love to know what you are eating besides a chefs salad. You say you can eat everything but white bread so what are you actually eating throughout the day.

You drink Water in the morning, and is that the only time? Why do you drink milk for a snack? Are you able to eat Breakfast? I need more to the story if you don't mind if you allow me to help you, if I can.

Josephine

No, no no you have not failed. You need support. I can't speak for everyone, but my clinic was very positive that the bulk of my 1/2 to 1 cup of food per meal contain hard protein. That stokes the fire and keeps you feeling satisfied longer. Also, that I eat every three hours some form of protein such as some nuts, stone wheat things with peanut butter, etc. If you chew your food very thoroughly at least 22 times per bite,as your pouch fills up you get the feeling of satisfaction. As I understand it, 20 minutes of eating (chewing) is the time required to allow the brain to register the body has enough.

There is of course, the fact you have not had the number of fills you require to give you adequate restriction. Be patient and realize that it takes up to 4 weeks for a new fill to become effective. If you are still loose then go for another fill. I was not tight until 2 weeks after a fill then I started to vomit and had to have some removed.

So please come and see us at the Lions Gate Hospital once every three weeks to meet us at our support group. Also, please keep posting as you will read a lot of useful advice bearing in mind we are all different and have received different instructions from our doctors based on our needs.

Your journey is just beginning. Be patient.

Doreen

I agree with the ladies, you have not failed, you are doing great, but it does sound like you need a fill. What does your band hold and how many cc's do you have in it to date? You have to remember this is a process that takes time. I had to be reminded of that regularly, I am 19 months banded , lost 108 and still want to lose about 40 more, it is slow but steady and I have never had a gain, my doctor is very pleased with my progress. Good luck.