carisajo83

I have fibro. Waiting to see rheumatologist on May 14th. I can not exercise! I don't like the words can not, but in this case it's true. I've been banded for 9 months and only down 27lbs. Very irritating.

Crystal light lemonade with a shot of uv blue vodka is around 100 calories and tastes like a sweettart! If you need a splash of adult in your beverage!

I am 9 months post op and have only 3.6cc in an 11cc band! To say my journey has been slow is an understatement! I'm only down 27lbs since surgery. But, I do have some sort of ailment that causes physical pain from head to toe. So, exercise has been minimal at best. It's discouraging every single day. But, we have to trust we chose the band for a reason! Did we get fat overnight? No! So, I've become more at peace with the slow pace of my journey! (((((Hugs)))))

It took me 5 months to start losing weight!! Just remember your journey is your own journey! Don't get on the website and see everyone else's success and get discouraged!!

It took me 5 months to start losing weight!! Just remember your journey is your own journey! Don't get on the website and see everyone else's success and get discouraged!!

No, you are overfilled!! This happened to me last month and I felt like I was drowning! ! Call your dr now! It'll only get worse when you lay down.

That's where I am...."should've gotten the bypass".

I do need to up my Protein and Water. Just not clear on how that will make that big of a difference?? I haven't dropped shirt sizes, but down one pant size and down two lounge pant sizes. I know I focus too hard on the numbers. I guess reason being that I took off so much preop and now I have this tool that should be making it easier.....and nothing! Thank you for the responses and encouragement!! Keep it coming. Each response helps that much more!

Hello all! I am just posting because I need support. If you are going to put me down or lecture me, please don't respond! I got banded August 17th, 2011. I had my first fill a week and a half ago. I have noticed that I am eating FAR less. I had a full appetite prior to being filled. I am tracking my calories, doing my best to keep it right at 1200. I am walking (not as much as I should be, but my home had a black mold infestation and my husband and I have been VERY ill!!, we are moving this week, so walking will pick up). I have lost 5 inches off of my hips and 6 off of my bust. But, NO WEIGHT! I had plans of going to Mexico in late April, and my husband and I want to renew our vows. I dreamed I'd be 80 pounds lighter and I could finally get some pictures of me in a white dress that I can actually stand to look at (we got married in January of 2010, and I was at my largest). That doesn't seem like an achievable dream anymore! I lost 60 pounds preop. So, I know I can lose weight. I know I have the motivation. They keep telling me that sometimes it takes 2-3 fills before weight starts coming off. I just don't get why one person can lose 30 pounds without any fills, and then there are those like me who have lost nothing after one fill. I was 409 in November of 2010. Today I sit at 347, STEADY. Please send me your stories, and encouraging words!! Negativity is not appreciated!

Fear not, you're not alone! I was banded on August 17th, 2011. I haven't lost a pound! I have lost 5 inches off my hips and 6 off of my bust, but no WEIGHT! I am beyond irritated, and mostly I am depressed. I got filled a week ago and I've noticed that I'm eating far less, but still no weight loss. I don't know what the answer to your problem is, but know you have a friend in me if you need one!

I'm in the same boat as you and am very interested to see the replies on this thread. I get filled for the first time Thursday. I too am eating full meals and feel VERY guilty about it! I'm not losing ANY weight (Not gaining, but not losing), and I honestly feel like I did this all for nothing!

I'm hoping after my first adjustment I'll stop eating as much. My appetite is back full force. I regret eating and get upset when I do. Tired of feeling like this isn't going to work. Not to mention I'm still in pain. I'm on my third Stadol inhaler. Defiantly regret the surgery at this point.