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I think you are right on target. I would do nothing but liquids for 2 days. If it you don't feel better, call your doctor. Do you have any pain?

I agree Michie! I found Nicole's comments very helpful and encouraging.

Thanks guys. I do watch my calories. I have been doing that on my own for 2 years now, so it is just second nature to stay around 1500 calories a day. That is the number that the dietician gave me to stay around. I lost 30 lbs on my own with just seeing the dietician the last two years every two weeks. I paid to see her every two weeks out of my own pocket for nearly 2 years. Once I hit that plateau and could not get past it is when I realized that I needed the extra help and decided to ge the band. Before then, I never considered it. I guess that I was needing reassurance that once I do start getting fills that I will start loosing. I definitely know this is just a "tool" and have to contnue to make good choices and exercise. Trust me, I preach that to my patients all of the time!! Since I am still considering myself as a newbie to being banded I am just not sure what to expect down the road. Thanks for the help and support.

Thanks guys. I do watch my calories. I have been doing that on my own for 2 years now, so it is just second nature to stay around 1500 calories a day. That is the number that the dietician gave me to stay around. I lost 30 lbs on my own with just seeing the dietician the last two years every two weeks. I paid to see her every two weeks out of my own pocket for nearly 2 years. Once I hit that plateau and could not get past it is when I realized that I needed the extra help and decided to ge the band. Before then, I never considered it. I guess that I was needing reassurance that once I do start getting fills that I will start loosing. I definitely know this is just a "tool" and have to contnue to make good choices and exercise. Trust me, I preach that to my patients all of the time!! Since I am still considering myself as a newbie to being banded I am just not sure what to expect down the road. Thanks for the help and support.

Hi KCG, Yes, you are reading my ticker correctly. I have 58lbs to loose. I lost 30lbs on my own prior to deciding to have the band done. I guess I am just being impatient. I haven't even had a fill yet. I suppose I just need some encouragement. Thanks all!

Yes, I have started excercising. I started back to the gym the day after I was released from my surgical restrictions. I know exerice is so important. I am trying to make healthy choices in what I eat. Only hard time I have is during the salty/sweet phase of the month.

I have to admit, I weigh almost daily also. I use it both as a barometer of how I am doing AND hoping to see a loss. Unfortunately, I am pretty discouraged right now. I was banded on 3/10/11 and initially lost 9lbs however, when I went onto solid foods I gained back 4-7lbs. (keeps fluctuating) I am trying to watch what I eat but have NO restriction at all. I can eat anything, although I try to make healthy choices. I was just released two weeks ago to have full range of excercise. I have not had a fill yet. When I had my last appointment 6 weeks ago the doctor said it was too soon for a fill. I go back on 5/24/11. Hopefully he will give me a fill. My hope is that once I get filled, I will start seeing progress again. Has anyone gone through this? Is this normal, or did I make a mistake?

I have to admit, I weigh almost daily also. I use it both as a barometer of how I am doing AND hoping to see a loss. Unfortunately, I am pretty discouraged right now. I was banded on 3/10/11 and initially lost 9lbs however, when I went onto solid foods I gained back 4lbs. I am trying to watch what I eat but have NO restriction at all. I can eat anything. I have not had a fill yet. When I had my last appointment 6 weeks ago the doctor said it was too soon for a fill. I go back on 5/24/11. Hopefully he will give me a fill. My hope is that once I get filled, I will start seeing progress again. Has anyone gone through this?

Hello all! Hopefully you are having a great week. I am happy. I got on the scale this am (after being away all weekend on a road trip) and have actually lost the weight (except for 1lb) that I had re-gained. I feel better. I am thinking that it may have been water weight. Hopefully the weight will continue coming off little by little, especially with out getting a fill. Sounds like everyone is doing a good job! Keep up the good work!

I am super depressed after reading all of these posts. I have regained a few pounds of the weight that I had lost and my surgeon isn't the least bit interested in giving me a fill anytime soon.. I was banded on 3/10/11 and went back for my post op on 4/12. I was certain I was going to get filled. Nope!! Said it was too early. He started to say that he would see me back in 3 months for a follow up, but then saw the horrid look on my face about the follow up being so far away. He changed his mind and said I could come back in 4 weeks and we would talk about a fill then. Has anyone else been delayed from getting a fill?

Hello, I was banded on 3/10/11. The first 18 days I lost 8lbs. However, I was on Clear liquids x 1 week, then full liquids x 1 week. On the 27th I was told to go to normal food, but start out with soft things. I am watching what I eat and following the rules of no drinking 60-90 minutes before/after food. (That is hard, but doing it) I have gained back 4 of those 8lbs. With this said, I have lost inches. My clothes are fitting better. I went back for another post op 3 days ago and my surgeon said I am doing well. He said in the beginning he would rather see me loose inches and the weight loss doesn't always show on the scale. I was hoping to get a fill, but he doesn't seem like he has any plans on doing that anytime soon. I understand your frustration!! Even though he says I am doing well, I don't feel like I am. He did say I could start light exercising again and that would help! Try to hang in there! Hopefully we will both start to see a loss soon!

Thanks for the encouragement. I don't regret getting banded, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't getting a little discouraged this week. I have been doing some reading the last few hours and i am starting to wonder if maybe some of my weight re-gain (?) might be due to not getting enough protein everyday. i am struggling to get at least 60 grams of protein per day. I try really hard, but it gives me horrible gas pains that are almost intollerable. I can't wait until I get my first fill. I know things will get better.