Hi,

I know what you mean. I thought in the first two weeks after being banded that "omg, this is amazing, i'm never hungry!" but then I too started the "soft" stage and I dont know what happened, but I kept eating and eating and didnt feel anything. I know I'm not hungry but I guess if I dont feel like I'm bursting at the seams after eating, then I'm not full. I had dropped 12lbs after sugery and now i'm only at 7lbs. I know I'm not eating enough to gain that weight since you need to eat 3500 extra calories to gain a pound, but somehow it's happening. I think too I am not drinking enough water. Water is the one thing i have trouble with. every sip gets stuck for some weird reason.

I did my first big walk yesterday, almost 4 miles on the beach. Its nice because you dont think you're exercising since you are looking at beautiful scenery. If you ever saw that infomercial "Brazil Butt Lift" I just ordered the CD's, it looks fun and something I can do inside when the gym gets too crazy with all the new years resolutions.

My first fill is on Jan 10th, hope that helps!

Good luck to you and I know we can do this!! =)

Oh you just aren't at that zone yet-hang in there I know it's so frustrating. There is no way ever I could eat a chick fil a sandwich-my band simply would not let me even if I tried. There are plenty of foods I wish I could eat but my band would not agree with it and I would be PBing in the bathroom.

It took me about 3 months and 4 fills until the band finally did it's magic. I haven't had a fill since August and have been losing slow and steady since then.

You will absolutely get there!! They never tell you it could take 3 months post surgery or 4 fills until anything happens! Good luck to you and may this year be life-changing for you!!