Brynne E

You better check with your doctor. While a tight band sounds like a recipe for great weight loss, it can also cause damage to your band and perhaps contribute to a slip or errosion. I just had a slight unfill and my doctor was thrilled that I came in. 9 I too wanted to keep my fluid) Just a tiny bit too much caused me to vomit and have horrible heartburn. Like Elcee said, you should be able to eat a variety of healty foods and still lose or maintain your weight. if your body thinks it's starving, it will hold on to every pound. Better to be safe than sorry....you wouldn't want to lose your band for good. Good Luck!

Hi Dalex, You just said, " I have only lost 75 pounds since Sept 19th". WELL.......I too was banded on Sept 19th 2011. I have lost only 40 pounds. I started out being a complete angel and my weight loss was still so slow. I have had 4 fills and and a slight unfill. I did not want an unfill but it was necesary. I walk every day and make pretty good food choices with the exception of sweets. I still have a problem with them. I LOVE THEM. I eat so little compared to my former self and make an effort every day. I track all of my food via MY FITNESS PAL and take all of my vitamins and get at least 100 grams of protein a day. I cannot believe that i have only lost 40 pounds. I too am going up a pound, down a pound.....constantly. I would be curious to know why you cannot eat salad, chicken and the like. So what do you eat for protein? Are you still drinking protein shakes? How many calories a day to you shoot for? Just curious? I feel frustrated and am constantly comparing myself to every YOU TUBE video I can find. I keep asking my doctor why my loss is so slow and he tells me I am fine. It seems the only time I actually lose the weight is right after a fill when I am eating mostly liquids. I would love to hear back from you and anyone else who was banded around this time. I am wondering about other people's successes. Brynne E

NYC Girl, I loved your post! I was banded on Sept 19th 2011. i have seen some of your comments here on Lapband talk and wanted to know if you use 'my fitness pal'? If so, I would like to add you as a friend. Take care, you are doing great~! Oh yeah, one more trite truism for you....... Your attitude determines your altitude! ( I think you have mastered this one!) Brynne Edwards

Thank you DRCS and IamKim!

Yes, my doc says 4 months until salad/raw veggies. I want a salad so badly.

Thanks, Bromo, nice post! I agree.

Why am I not losing ANYTHING? I was banded 9/19. I had no pre op diet but lost 17 pounds during my liquid post op. I have followed every rule, journaled every speck of food and had my first fill 2 weeks go. (2cc's). I have not lost one single pound in three weeks. Does anyone have any ideas?? I'm trying to be positive but feel like crying.

I call mine "Porticia".

Itching is good! It means you're healing! Don't scratch!

Thank you so much to those that replied to my post. It makes me feel better. I joined my fitness pal today. It's an app for your phone and I think it's pretty great. My screen name is BrynneMonge in case anyone wants to be friends.

Port pain? I have been banded for three weeks. My surgery went perfect, perfect recovery and feeling great! The only question I have is why when I bend over does it feel like there is a rock in my gut. By that I mean it is somewhat painful and feels like my port is getting in my way. Can anyone else feel their port? Mine is located on my left side higher than I expected between my breast and belly button. Will this feeling go away or will I always feel pressure when I bend over? Also, what is the general consensus about sleeping on your sides and resuming regular sex?? I look forward to hearing back! I love reading all of your posts.... Keeps me sane! Thank you!