Magilla

i meant "NOT" eating whatever i feel like eating!

thank you so much for your words. it helps to know that others are in the same situation, although I don't wish slow weight loss on anyone. I guess i was under the impression when i got this band that it works much better than it does, but I am not giving up. I am hoping that with this next fill it will do the trick, and I also am going to get back to drinking the Protein Shakes, cutting out bread and Pasta, and eating whatever i feel like eating. Old habits are hard to break, you are right, and i must lose this weight before my health starts to fail as well. So it's back to drinking lots of Water and trying to keep on track. i know i probably gained but I am starting over as of now. Thanks so much for your reply, you have helped me tremendously. And best of luck to you also. I will let you know how i make out after the next fill.

Hi Elee. I was wondering how you are making out now. I also feel like a failure, i am back eating things i shouldn't, and getting back into bad habits. I have an appt on june 21 for my 4th fill. i just don't feel the restriction i should, and i know that is part of the problem. I am also feeling that i am a big disappointment to my doctor, although more to myself! I got my band back in December 2006. It will be exactly 6 months on the date of my fill this week, and i have only lost about 15 pounds, but i am feeling like i have gained (I threw away my scale after my big fat butt BROKE it). i try to keep a positive attitude. i know what i need to do, start drinking the Protein shakes and get back into trying to lose. i think of a thousand excuses why i am not losing (went ona cruise recently, a trip to Florida, and 3 weddings) but i have to just realize i am failing here. i need help bad.

has anyone tried going to WW or another weight loss program having the band? I don't think just seeing a nutritionist at each visit is enough.....

thanks.

I do think that is one of my problems, i don't drink enough Water. And I had in the past drank and ate at the same time, not waiting long enough after a meal. Thanks for your suggestions. I am exercising. I know the band is a tool and I really need to work at this more, but it would help if i had more restriction. I think once my swelling went down from surgery, I have not felt very restricted since that time. I am not giving up though, I want to be successful but maybe I am falling back into old habits. I think i will start drinking the Protein shakes again as they did fill me. Thanks for your response and help.

Helene

I was given a card to present in a restaurant, but most things on a kids menu are fried foods, grilled cheese, fries, hamburgers, chicken fingers, Peanut Butter and jelly, nothing we really should be eating. I agree, leftovers are great!

I believe the reason is because you could have trouble coming out of your anesthesia if you smoked marijuana the morning of your surgery.

Hello everyone. Maybe i just need a little encouragement or need to be more patient? I had surgery on Dec 21, 2006. It's been almost 4 1/2 months. I originally lost 5 lbs before the surgery, but since the surgery have only lost 12 more pounds. I actually gained 3 pounds when i went for my second fill, but when i went for the third fill i had lost the 3 lbs again. So i am still at 17 lbs lost postop.

I still am not feeling much restriction, but the surgeon tells me he sees that i am restricted. I am scheduled for a fourth fill on June 21. It gets a little discouraging. I am leaving on a cruise next week with my girlfriends and now I am worried about gaining weight. I have been exercising, but i still feel hungry at times - maybe not as much as i felt before surgery, but i still don't feel real full. I am also careful to not drink with a meal, and try to eat more Protein, veggies, etc. I have heard some people get 5 or 6 fills before really losing. If there is anyone out there that has been through this same ordeal, can you please respond? I think i just need to hear i am not the only one. THANKS YOU GUYS!

Helene (aka Magilla)

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thanks for your words of encouargement. I do need to be patient, but it is hard. That is probably why i was not successful on other plans. It's still hard not to eat when i am at a party or an invited occasion. I am trying to exercise so i do not gain the little i lost so far.

Reading what others have written is really helping. I need to take the time to go through this website. There seem to be so many nice people out there, and that really helps as well.

Hello. I am new to this site. My name is Helene and I had my lap band surgery on Dec 21, 2006. I have not really lost very much weight yet - somewhere around 15 pounds. I got my first fill two weeks ago, and i don't think it really did anything (have not lost anymore weight). I can still eat pretty much as i did pre-surgery. I am scheduled for a second fill the end of March and i am hoping this one will do the trick. I had my surgery at Barix Clinics in Langhorne by Dr. Brader. Is this common not to lose until the band is at the right adjustment?