I was banded on 2/22 and my weight loss is at a stand still... I am discourage too, but I am trying really I am. Keep in touch I will be your buddy during this journey, we can encourge each other.

Hi. I got banded February 11th and have only lost 2 pounds. I'm still hungry all the time and I'm starting to become discouraged. I'm hoping that I will feel less hungry after I get my fill next week. Is this normal? I really need a buddy on this journey!

I understand the frustration you are feeling...I was banded Sept. 18th and have only lost 30lbs. I know for me, in the beginning after surgery, you can pretty much eat whatever you want because you have nothing in your band yet. But after you get a fill, you will feel more restricted. I didn't actually start to feel 'restricted' until after my 2nd fill, but they do it slowly so your body has time to adjust to your new way of eating. I've got 6cc's in my band (it's a 10cc band) and I've had 3 fills. The advice I was given was to up your protein (you should have 60-80 grams a day) and always eat your protein first so you'll get fuller quicker...then eat your veggies if you still feel hungry. And also keep a journal on what you are eating. I started one today so that I can track my water, calories and protein. I've also upped my exercising (which I really just started here recently). Good luck to you and try not to feel too down about it...after all at least you lost 2 lbs and not gained 2 lbs. That's the way I've had to look at my weight loss...had I not had the surgery, I'm sure I would still be as big as I was if not bigger. But now, I even lost weight thru the holidays which I've never done before. Keep it up girl, I know you can do it...Heck, we both can!!!