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I don't think I would have signed on for this for 1-2 1bs weight loss a week! This cost me personally $12,000. I am just beyond frustrated. I have only 3cc's in my band right now.

It takes 4 or 5 fills usually to feel ANY restriction at all. I was banded in october 2010 and had to wait 6 weeks after surgery for the first fill. I couldn't come back for fills less than every 6 weeks. It took five fills to feel any restriction at all. I had 6cc's in a 10cc band. Not sure I have that "sweet spot" even now, but I've learned what works for me. I've lost slowly. Only lost 102 lbs in that amount of time. I only lost 15 lbs from pre-op to 6 weeks after surgery. Mine has been a steady lb or so a week until now. Now...I'm at a stand still and at a loss what to do. So...be patient we all go thru pretty much the same thing

I have no doubt that God sent me right to this website and has opened every door along the way for me to have surgery. Like many others, I do not have much if any support except for the people on this board. I am so very grateful for that. I believe that God has given me this opportunity so that I can work in His will as He has planned for me. I have hidden behind the weight and not stepped up to get involved in near what I would like. And it is all because I am uncomfortable, ashamed and embarrassed of how I look. I know people mean well, but to hear "you have such a pretty face" is not exactly the compliment I like to hear. With God, all things are possible. I am finally truly believing that!

Thanks, I needed to hear this!

Praise God and thank you.....If not for this forum I don't know what I would do. I don't have anyone that I can talk to about my journey and anyone to share my good/bad days with. I know God will be with me every step of the way and will have his hands on me and the surgeon and the team working with them.....He knows what's best... I can't say it enough. Thank You Lord and you're right it's your blog! I pray that we all have successful surgeries and no complications post surgery.

Amen!!!!!!

Beautiful!

Have you had your thyroid checked you may be up against something you don't realize. As far as weight training you are most likely gaining muscle mass which weighs more. So although it may be good for you the numbers on the scale may go up. Check into the thyroid testing. You can definitely bulk up from excess protein. good luck!

Thank you Kathy! I am doing well. I'm on day two now and I've had little to no pain other than the gas. Today is worse than yesterday, and I'm just starting to drink water. I've been walking like crazy and the pains jus get worse so I'm hoping this will pass soon so I can go home tomorrow. Tha k you for your prayers !!!