Hi all my Freedom Fighters! So by now most of us have been filled a few times. I was one of those who lost only five pounds since surgery while in my "bandster hell". I have to say the name is appropriate because I did feel the hell of it all. Ten thousand dollars, three months, and only five pounds! I have had three fills and have 2.5cc's in my 5cc band. I am so happy to say that I have had restriction for the last week since my fill. =) I have lost two pounds this week which is what we are supposed to be doing. I think that means that I am now officially out of bandster hell. I have to chew now or I PB. I never thought Id be happy about PB's; but I am! That means I have restriction! Ive waited so long! I am not at the "sweet spot" yet and am going to get another fill in two more weeks; but I am eating less and able to make better choices because I'm not STARVING. So my tool is finally beginning to work. Are you guys experiencing the same thing?

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im out of BH, im happy about that too. i've had 3 fills and will wait another 3 weeks before thinking about getting any more

I have also had 3 fills and with this last fill, I have gotten more restriction than i ever felt before, in a good way, not over the top or anything!!! I like it, I'm not snacking nearly as much as I used to and just feel better. I am loving my band!!!! I have not had any issues of PBing or throwing up or getting anything stuck. I chew everything as best I can and try really hard to eat slow, I definately do not want to be PBing because my Dr says that is not where you want to be, that is not a way to lose weight. I hope everyone is doing well and not having any issues!!!

After what i consider 6/8 weeks of bandster hell, Im hopeful I'm out of it. I have now 8cc's in my 11cc band...and I think i have a good restriction...

I hope beyond all hope that i'm now at my sweet spot...time will tell!

I have had three fills and have 2.5cc's in my 5cc band.

You have a 5 cc band???? Wow..that seems INCREDIBLE small to me! My doctor uses a 10, 11 or 15cc band..i guess i never realized they came so small!

You have a 5 cc band???? Wow..that seems INCREDIBLE small to me! My doctor uses a 10, 11 or 15cc band..i guess i never realized they came so small!

Yep. 5cc band. I get that same shocked reaction a lot. They use them a lot more in Mexico but not in the US. I was banded in Mexico. It is a common size band there. It works the same as bigger bands. I just guess that my sweet spot is going to have less wiggle room. Like I could get overfilled easier than people with larger bands.

I gotta be honest here. I feel like I'm out of "Bandster Hell", but I just landed in "Bandster Purgatory"...

I was banded on July 31st, and am still in bandster hell, although it is not as hot as it once was. I have had 2 small fills, but may go in for another in a few weeks as I am still hungry too often, and eating too much. I have only lost 11 pounds and am discouraged. I hope to reach a good level of restriction so I can see what being banded is really about.

Cindy B

i reach restriction and then it goes away...its getting frustrating. I think i took my early weightloss for granted. now i am only losing maybe a pound a week, which is what is to be expected, but i miss the days of 3-4lbs a week. i can still eat a lot. ive only had 2 fills though. I missed one because i was away. i hope my next one is my sweet spot.

Nope, still here. I was supposed to get another fill (will be #3) last week, but they rescheduled for this coming Monday. I currently have 5cc in my band. I have SOME restriction, but not to where it should be. Weight loss is slow. I know I'm not doing everything I should be doing (yet.. since I'm extremely busy with two jobs and going to school), though. Not enough water, not enough activity, etc etc... Once things settle down, I'll be able to focus more on everything. God, I miss working one job and having my weekends off. And not worrying about trigonometry tests and research papers.

Nope...still there...cant seem to budge..i get a fill, drop a lb or two....and after about a week...back up that 1 or so...i'm disheartened....

Sometimes I think I'm out of bandster hell and then there are days when I feel like I'm still there...5.5 cc's in my 9cc band.