Ok, here it goes. Banded on June 5, 09 and did well in the beginning. Had my first fill in August and now have little to know restriction at all and am craving chocolate like no body's business, which I never did before surgery and my dietician says to increase my protein, which I have. Called my surgeon today regarding the lack of restriction, they suggest talking to the dietician and going over what foods I am eating and how to add more "dense" foods to my diet. I am just frustrated and have hit a plateu for the last three weeks. Still walking but eating like a cow.... mooooo:eek:

OMG.. I no the feeling.. there was a point in time when I was craving chocolate.. and of course I gave in... so how much have u lost so far??maybe u need a fill..

36 so far, which don't get me wrong i am not complaining at all, i have just been stuck there for three weeks and i can and have eaten an entire 12oz bag of m&m's which is crazy, i too think i need a fill, but my surgeon is very stingy apparently which i just learned today, have another visit in two weeks and hoping he has a change of heart.

well CONGRATS on the 36 lbs!!! its been about a month for me and i havent lost anyweight either,.. its been up and down give or take a few lbs.. i guess its time for another fill.. so how much r u tryen to lose?

I was banded on 6/15 and a 27lbs lost... so I guess we are doing the same. I had my last fill on 09/10 and feel a little more restriction. Anyone can mention ANYthing good they ate and the next thing I know I'm craving it. I just tell myself I'm on a mission... and if I do eat it, trust me it's just a couple of bites to get rid of the cravings and pat myself on the back; 3 months ago I would have eaten the entire thing. PROGRESS!!!

I see other people who's been banded around the same time and have lost twice this amount. At first it depressed me, but heck I'm not them... I am me! and 27lbs thinner. I'll take it and be happy. 9lbs a month is great and if I keep this pace, in a year I could (will be) 108 lbs thinner!!! yeah me!!!

vmack - goal is to loose 120 so i have a ways to go but almost 1/4 of the way to go, how about you?

kdee - nice to hear that we are on the same track i was beginning to get a bit depressed myself, but like you said everyone is different. I wish i could find your self control i need that right now. the dietician told me to eat more solid protiens, i have a hard time with meat getting "stuck" does anyone else have that?