I keep thinking I'm doing good, but then I'm obsessed w/ that scale. I weigh myself everyday and hope for another pound. Now, I know that's not healthy to weigh everyday. I really feel my loss should be going faster. I want to lose 50 pounds total by my next fill. I'm down 42 and have 8 more to go. My next fill is May 8th. I still think I can do it. I'm having so much trouble staying on track in the evening. When I get home, I want to eat..I'm not hungry..I just eat and eat and eat. When will I know I have restriction? My doctor says to eat 1/2 cup of food at a meal?!!!! Whatever..I'm not full at 1/2 cup. What am I doing wrong? How do I stop this cycle.....??????!

JDsmommy, All i can say is that i think we are on the same boat. so dont feel bad. you have lost more then me. so just keep up the good work.

I was banded in October 2007 and have lost 34 lbs to date. After my first 2 fills I felt good restriction and was losing weight steadily. Then I went in for my 3rd fill and was tightened TOO TIGHT so the DR "let the band out". After that I was able to eat as if I didn't have the surgery. I was lucky enough not to gain but began to lose weight slowly. Last week I went in for another fill, I can say I am VERY restricted now. I am back to eating small amounts of food. As the band is adjusted I have to adjust as well. It's definetly a different lifestyle.

Hopefully your DR. will find your comfort zone soon where you are eating less and getting full. It took me several fills to get there. Good Luck!