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Wow justplay, you are a life saver, I got my band nearly 8 mths ago, at first I lost nearly 14lbs and have put it all back plus some. I have lupus and sjergens syndrome and have been very sick with it, I also have stopped smoking. I have had 3 fills since August about 4 or 5. I have some restriction but not much. Your post had given me hope because I was getting depressed. I live in Ireland and got my band done in Belgium. I am due to get my next fill Thursday wk. I felt such a failure, but now as I said you have given me hope. Many thanks Jackie

Hi I got the lap band last August, I got 3 fills so far, with little to no restrictions, I'm due my next fill, Thursday wk. I suffer from, depression, lupus and sjergens and have been sick for months. At the beginning I was doing great and lost 14lbs approx, I have put up the weight plus some more. I am devastated I feel I'm struggling with everything and can't get motivated. I have 4.5 so far. Someone told me that it could take up to 5 fills before you really lose weight. I know I have to excerise and keep to a good diet. Sorry for moaning I just have no one to really talk too. Thanks Jackie

Thanks for replying, thanks kbliss for your advice, unfortunately I can't call my doctor to get the full sooner, as I live in Ireland and got my band done in Belgium and they will be back over here on the 5 th April. I will chat to them when I see them, but they are doctors not a support group. Harlem you only got your band done in feb, give yourself time, I got mine done last August. Best wishes Jackie Thanks for replying, thanks kbliss for your advice, unfortunately I can't call my doctor to get the full sooner, as I live in Ireland and got my band done in Belgium and they will be back over here on the 5 th April. I will chat to them when I see them, but they are doctors not a support group. Harlem you only got your band done in feb, give yourself time, I got mine done last August. Best wishes Jackie

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Hi my name is Jackie and i live in Ireland . I got the gastric band done 9 wks ago and was delighted with myself. I got my first fill 4 wks ago and has lost around 14lbs. I am due my next fill in 2 wks. My problem is I am beginning to put up weight again and am devastated, I am craving sugary stuff all the time. I know the gastric band is only a tool to help me lose weight and is not a magic solution. I have lupus and sjorgen's syndrome and have been very sick for the last 2/3wks. I suppose I am just looking to chat to someone who struggled big time at the beginning. Sorry for moaning I really want to lose weight, but am struggling at the moment.

Hi I had the gastric band done 3 wks ago. I found the operation quite difficult. I live in Dublin Ireland there are no support groups here. It's taken me 3 wks just recovering. I have lupus and sjerogens syndrome so I don't know if the tiredness is to do with my illness or the operation. I have lost only 10lbs but feel constanty hungery. I am due to get my first fill in the next 2 wks. I am so worried that it won't work. When you get the first fill, will you eat less? I have no one to talk about my worries. Any bit of advise would be great. Many thank spring

Hi Kim, Thank you so much and indeed everyone for replying. Kim you have answered so many questions, and have given me some comfort. I feel so much better about myself after your post. This week I have started to walk a little bit, I am planning to join a gym soon. Again Thanks a mill Jackie H

Elcee can you explain further what you mean, I don't understand but am interested to hear what you mean.

Thank you for replying I am most grateful Iam afraid I won't lose weight.