Hello. I love this site. I was wondering if anyone out there was banded on or around 8/26/09. I am realllllllyyyyy having a hard time with this. I was down 20lbs, now i have put 5 back on. am getting my 1st fill October 1st and i cant wait, because i feel like this was a waste of time and am always hungry and never feel full. Please tell me if anyone is feeling like this.

Momma,

I was banded on the 28th of August and I have moments of feeling the same way. I don't have time to write much right now, but I will write more later. Please know that you are not alone.

Hi, I was banded on 8/28/09. You are not alone! I too have been having good days and bad days since my surgery. I guess that is the reason everyone refers to this period as "bandster hell". Hang in there, I know it's tough but remember why you started this journey. The scales have not been kind to me over the past couple of weeks, so I have stopped weighing myself. I've just been concentrating on how far I've come and the differences in myself. I feel great and that's enough for me right now! I go for my first fill on Oct 9th. Best of Luck!

Banded on the 28th. First 5 days couldn't eat if I wanted to cause I hurt too bad. Left Shoulder pains nearly brought me to tears a few times. Went in for my first fill yesterday, bumped me up from 2 cc's to 4 cc's. That was different, great nurses to deal with though. I started to have days where I felt hungry before that, thought this would be hard, but I'm doing better. I find that if I stay busy, I forget about food altogether - so I try to stay busy. Even if it's looking at forums...

Doctor was happy with my weight loss after surgery 22lbs. in 4 weeks. Lost 87 lbs. total since first weekend in June, it was a rough summer.

When you go in for a fill they will check your band and see how quickly fluids go through, and adjust from there. Mine was going through pretty quick before the fill, slowed down alot afterwards.

Good Luck and remember you have support...

I was banded on August 26th and my weight loss stalled after I started back on solid foods. I got my first fill this past Thursday and I am hoping for restriction and for my scale to move!! I am also going to really push myself to get more exercise to help as well.

I hear it is normal to not lose before your first fill and to even gain. I gained about 3 lbs, my doctor expected it. Frustrating I know but I keep reminding myself this is a process... and going through the adjustments and such until we find out "sweet spot" will be frustrating. It helps for me to look at the oldtimers here and see how far they have come!!

Best of luck to you!!

Thank you everyone. It really helps. I jjust cant wait to see and feel some change.