Mrs. 2012 Banded

Well granted I'm not perfect, but I recently signed up for weight watchers with which I've had previous success. I'm on track with that do far. And I know I'm very wrong for this, but I've been weighing myself obsessively in the past month. Sometimes twice a day. I don't eat the "slide through" foods. For the most part I eat okay. But I can still eat full portions of things, healthy things, but full portions non the less! That is my sure sign that I'm not at the green. I hope I'm able to feel it when I do get there. Thanks guys!

Hello fellow bandsters, I had surgery on March 12th, 2012. I lost 16 pounds pre-op and another 15 post-op.....but that's it! I'm so frustrated that I want to burst into tears. I've had two fills so far totaling 5.75 cc's with another fill on July 6th and my restriction is still very low. Granted it is a tad bit harder to eat certain things than it was after the first fill, but after two fills I should be feeling something....RIGHT??!!!??? I've recently began working out like an animal in the gym and my scale still won't grant me any leeway. My scale hasn't moved much since the end of May. Please help guys, I'm becoming sad and discouraged and beginning to wonder if this was all worth it.

Thank you!

Hi guys! I don't know if this is TMI (too much information), but I felt the need to ask! I was banded on March 12, 2012 and have really had no problems except for minor port area pain when I'm over working my self...oh yeah and every now and twice now I've gotten a small stomach ache when I eat. I get my first fill next Thursday. My question is: Has anyone else become a little irregular? I've been like clockwork since I was a teenager and me not feeling the urge to go has begun to interfere with my morning weigh ins. Just 2 pounds, but this early in the game for me....every pound counts! Has this happened to anyone else after "the band?" And if so, what can I do? Activia, laxative? I'm clueless! Thanks!

I get to have a small meal now as well, I'm so thrilled!

Thanks to everyone who responded! These answers are really helping me!

I am starting on day 6 of my pre-op diet. I am allowed 5 protein shakes and have lost 12 pounds in 5 days. But all I'm allowed to have is the protein shake.....THAT'S IT! I broke last night and had a salad and a piece of turkey bacon, and I'm feeling so guilty. I've done so well with not eating anything at all for 4 straight days. My surgery is on the 12th and I'm scared that the salad will prevent me from having surgery. I don't really think it will, but the guilt is making me paranoid. HELP!

March 12th for me! Good luck everyone!

Yeah, I never drank caffine or soda anyway! I have cut down on carbs (a little LOL)! So right now I'm just playing the waiting game! Thanks for your encouraging words! Good Luck in your journey!

You can do it! I'm finished everything! I have my final pre-op appointment with my doctor on Feb 2nd, and that's it! I'm just waiting for a date! This surgery and all that MAY OR MAY NOT come with it is indeed a lot to make you go crazy. I've read a million and one reviews. And you know what, this surgery has worked for too many people for me to worry about the negative things. Don't worry about it! Just be happy knowing that you now have a real shot at conquering the battle. Good Luck!

I'm not at the point of the pre-op liquid diet. I have to schedule my surgery date first. Some insurance companies make you do a 3 or 6 month waiting period before surgery. I am nearing the end of my second month. With one month left, and having surgery in March. Losing weight isn't a complete necessity to qualify for the surgery. The facility where my surgery takes place has a class during that 3 or 6 month waiting period about what to expect after surgery. Most people seem to think I'm talking about the 2 week liquid diet when I'm not! I'm talking about a diet to lose weight before the liquid diet. But thanks!

I would have had to do six months, but I have been a weight watchers member for over a year now, so they only made me do three months. I'm glad to hear that! I don't think it will be an issue but it's still a minor concern..Thanks!