I was banded on 10.29.09. Since then I've lost 15lbs. I get my first fill this Thursday December 3rd. I am doing well but lately I've been so hungry I've found myself eating more especially on the weekends when we go out more or are with family. I am eating less than I was before and I make myself leave the table hungry but it's HARD! I am worried I might be stretching my stomach but sicne I'm still at a slow weight loss I'm assuming I'm not. Also I've given up so many things I used to eat before that I know I'm making life changes during this journey. I was a 2-3 soda's a day drinker and tons of sweets. I've had NO pop and passed on Desserts. I never touched one piece of the Halloween Candy sitting on my table.

I am anticipating more weight loss after my restriction and I hope I'm right. As well as being less hungry. I have not started working out yet because my doctor does not want me to lift weights until December 15th. I joined my gym at work and on Monday I go for my orientation and to start using the treadmills and other walking devices.

Does my progress sound "normal" to everyone? Thanks!

You are doing awesome. I was banded 10-26-09 and have lost 27 lbs. I am sort of stuck at the 25-27 lb range. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy but my first fill isn't until 12-28. We just have to watch what we eat and make healthy choices is all, even though its hard.

I can eat more than 2 ounces as well. I try and eat slow and chew 1000 times like I'm supposed too. I gave up diet dr. pepper but just recently started drinking cafeine. I do drink a lot of iced tea and I know that is less caffeine than coffee but I still drink a lot of Fluid and have started back at the gym doing cardio.

I think we will see another phase of weight loss once we get our first fills. You'll have to let me know how that goes. I've read so many horror stories about that, I'm sort of nervous.

I just measured myself and have lost 3" in three different areas...which just pushes my happiness to a whole other level.

This is a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. Your weight loss is great and just a few more days til your first fill.

You can do it! Keep it up!

I have to try and stay away from the scale except once a week. Its not just weight loss but how your clothes feel etc. :confused:

Good luck! Let me know how the first fill goes!

You're doing great! Keep it up.

Thank you everyone for the encouragement! Sometimes I feel I've made a few bad choices and I get worried but in the grand scheme of things I'm happy with my progress. I can't believe you lost 27lbs so far! That is awesome. I also recently had a baby and when I was banded I had lost all my baby weight. So I think my body had reached it's "max" weight loss presurgery so I guess that has slowed me down a little. My "bad" item I still have to have is McDonalds milshakes. I just can't not drink them!