I had my surgery on the 11th of December and I have only lost 10lbs :present: I can eat just as much as I did before, I feel like a failure and IDk maybe I just need a fill....:Dancing_wub:

The key is to NOT eat as much as you did before... and you're not a failure 10lbs is still good. Are you making healthy choices for what you are eating? or are you eating the same things as before as well? Are you chew chew chewing like you should? Usuallly that action alone will help you get fuller faster. Are you eating high protein to stay fuller longer?

Work the program and it'll work for you, and ofcourse you need a fill... or 2. Be encouraged, you're at the start of your journey and 10lbs lighter than you started it.

you are def not a failure! i was filled on nov 17 and have lost 12! you are on the right path! keep focused and dont look at weight! im only down 12 but im down a size in clothes! and thats what matter most to me!

I know exactly how you feel. I was banded on the 16th and have lost 15 pounds but most of the weight came off the first week. As soon as I could eat soft food things really slowed down and I have been starving.

My doc recommends only having 2 oz of food three times a day. It is like torture and every time that I eat more than I am supposed to I feel like a terrible failure.

I told the doctor yesterday that I was having so much trouble and he agreed to give me my first fill a few weeks early. I got 4 cc but I am still eating more than he recommends.

Everyone keeps telling me that this is the hardest time...between surgery and getting fills. We can make it even if the weight loss is slow for now. This is a forever change and nothing is going to happen overnight!!

The first couple weeks is for healing not necessarily for losing. I gained 2 pounds my second or third week, but once I started getting my calories and protein in (1000 calories and 60-75 g of protein) I have been losing a steady 2-3 pounds per week since. Down 36 pounds in 10 weeks. Your body is crazy the first few weeks. It has gone through a lot. 10 pounds is great. Just follow the rules and you will be successful!

ladies you are so encouraging. I too had my surgery on the 11th and was almost thinking the same that i am so hungry but trying to make the right choices...right now i am drinking those 70 calorie soups that are pretty filling as far as my protein i need to step up my game cuz i havent been getting it in ...if anyone has any tips for success please email me some suggestions...good luck amac09 and keep your head up!!! you can do it