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How much of your weight loss success is based on exercise? I'm 2 weeks post op and not exercising yet but wonder how important it is at my current weight of 350?

Thanks for your honesty Marci.........that makes me feel human.

What happens if you overeat with the band? I am 1 month out, have no fill and sometimes eat more than my 1 cup of food because I don't feel restriction. Will the band stop me from over doing it or am I putting my band at risk?

Hi Everyone! I am 4 weeks banded and feeling healed and back to my old self pretty much. I thought I would have lost a ton of weight by now because I am eating waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay less calories but I have not lost any weight since surgery. Is this odd? When will I start the ball rolling? Has this happened to anyone else?

I am newly banded and eating solids now. I had a defill in my first week due to swelling and not keeping down liquids. I feel if I wanted to, I can eat anything and everything still. I follow the 1 cup a food rule but sometimes it's hard to measure combo foods such as a bean burrito. Today I made 2 pieces of toast out of habit but only ate one. If I overeat because the band is not stopping me, am I still stretching it or would I feel it if I was over doing it? Most days I eat slowly but sometimes too quickly. Maybe I need to just measure more carefully and eat in front of a clock LOL Any newbie tricks or advice would be great. I want to start off with good habits but just don't feel the restriction to help me.

Good question, I'd like to know too!

Good question, I'd like to know too!

I kept taking benefibre in my water until it slid right out, it only took 2 individual serving size packets to work.

Melissannde........Tell us your tips and secrets for losing 208 pounds!!! This is a great thread, thanks. I am 2 weeks banded!!

Sometimes the band can be too tight and cause eating issues as well. I wouldn;t give up until the doctor gets to the bottom of it and finds your sweet spot. OR You could get a defill for a while and try again in a few months.

I love chocolate!