Roxygirl

By no means is my post a complaint, I LOVE my band and it is obviously working. I am just a bit puzzled. I am almost 7 weeks post op and went in for my first fill last Thursday. I found out my band was empty and because of my weight loss I only got 0.5 cc this first fill. I have lost 27 lbs and only 5 of those 27 lbs were before surgery. Most everyone I see on here has at least 2 cc's or more. I have yet to come across someone with as little as I have in my band. My Dr. did say that I had above average weight loss for my first month. Is there anyone else here that has a similar story or that can shed some light for me. I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever be able to have very much in my band. How can that be possible?? I do track everything I eat and eat an average of 900 calories a day which my Dr. said I'm right on track. I had my upper GI and she said everything looked perfect. I'm beginning to wonder if it's just my "diet" and nothing to do with my band?! Not really sure how I feel about that. I have lost successfully in the past on "diets" but always gained it back plus some. I guess I will know if my band works if I don't gain back weight. My whole purpose for this surgery was to end my yo yo dieting!!

Thank you all!! Mis73, I found a forum under "fills" that said exactly what you did! Thank you! I love having this site for questions, answers and support. I have learned so much from being a part of it all

Thank you all!!

Banded August 15th and just had my first fill last Thursday. Ever since my fill I have what I can best describe as like a tightness in my chest and like a bit of a lump in my throat. It's not painful, it's just a feeling I have not felt. Almost like a shortness of breath in a way. I'm drinking and eating just fine so I don't think I'm too tight. Anyone else ever experience something like this???

OMGosh, LOL! I meant "you should call and ask your Dr." LOL!!!

You should be able to get more than liquid down. I will call and ask your Dr. Conratulations on your weight loss!!

I just had my first fill today. I had some broth after that and now feel completely nauseated. Not like I'm going to throw up but enough that I am going home to lay down.

I love what you have said here!! I ate Taco Time today. The most I have eaten at one time since being banded. I am feeling so guilty and 7 hours later with nothing else to eat because I still feel stuffed. It's the most I have been able to eat at one time, now of course I'm having thoughts of "I hope I didn't ruin anything." I was banded August 15th and have lost 24lbs which everyone says is great. In the past when I would lose weight I would get to a certain point and just pig out again and the cycle would start again. I was always such a volume eater that it's been one of my bigest challanges since being banded. At least I am recognizing this though and tomorrow is a new day. I did track my bad day today on Myfitnesspal so I stayed accountable for my poor choice. Thank you for reminding me today that I am still human and I'm not alone!!

I'm sooooo happy for you!!! I remember the first part of August when I got that call I was approved. I know exactley how you feel! HAPPY DAY!!!!!!! :D

Roxygirls40 :)

I sure hope so! I am continuing to keep the faith and will not give up!!!

So I decided to scale my walking down a bit and see if that makes a difference. I use to be a runner. In 2010 I ran 3 half marathons and eventually gave it all up because I never saw a budge on the scale and became so frustrated with all my hard work. Sounds crazy, I know! Maybe I am just one of those that's body holds on for dear life to weight if it burns more calories than it gets a day. I don't know. I sure wish I had the answers!

Thank you!! I am trying to have more patience. That's something I've never really been good at unfortunately

So I definitely don't want to sound un appreciative or come across as an unrealistic person but is anyone else from our August group feeling a little down with weight loss/food now that the "dust has settled"?? Banded August 15th and the scale was moving down everyday until a little over a week ago and then came to a halt. I have been walking 2 to 3 miles daily and although my appetite is more than it was right after surgery I'm still not eating more than 1100 calories a day. I'm also trying real hard to wrap my head around not being so caught up with food. I was always such a volume eater that this is a bit more challenging than I thought. Or should I say, I thought I was more prepared than I actually am. I have purchased several books but I like coming here for the added support. Please tell me I'm not alone!!!!

Thank you!! I never ate rice cakes but I will say they are air like but filling if that makes sence. They are really light and crisp and make me feel like I'm eating chips! I'm hooked!!

I discovered a new food today that I just have to share!! I also listed some of my current favorites! Just click on my blog below and it is the lastest entry

I'm a little late but here is mine Name, real or screen~Dodie (Roxy Girl) Goal weight for September 29th~195 Weight on September 1st~205 Age~40 Dietary goal for September~Try and get in more Protein Exercise goal for September~Walking 4 times a week Personal goal for September~Tracking everyday on My Fitness Pal Date banded~15AUG2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~17lb What is your favorite Fall Activity?~Walks on a crisp sunny morning

I'm so thankful for your post and all the responses. I was on vacation the last 5 days and wasn't always a good girl with my food choices. I know what I need to do and tomorrow is a new day. I just needed to see I am not alone. It was a huge family vacation and my family are huge eaters. At times it was super easy but there were those times it was super hard. I'm just glad we all don't live together!!! Thanks again for your post and all the wonderful responses!!

Woops, I should have said I have not made my surgery public on my FB page. Maybe I will make another FB page like you did! Good idea!!