crbeasley

Stress makes a huge difference for me. I was in the green after 4 months and doing well. Then life hit and the stress was on. I felt so restricted and could not eat much.

My doctor has unfilled then immediately refilled my band to measure how much solution was in it. He keeps track every time he does an adjustment but did this to verify the amount.

My doctor did my first fill 1 month after surgery and then every 2 weeks until I hit the green zone. But from reading, it does seem each doctor has their own method. But to me, the band is supposed to keep you from being hungry all the time.

Me too, crbeasley :-)

Hi everyone, I have been banded for about a year and a half. I did well for about 6 months loosing 45 pounds. At that point I hit a life changing event and the stress threw me into a downward spiral. In addition, my original port was bad and I wasnt able to get an adjustment for 3 months until it was replaced. I have never recovered motivationally and have gained 35 pounds back. I feel like mess, lol. I'm ready for some support and was excited to find this forum. It's time to get back on track. :-)

I love that plate. My dr told me 1/2 cup total of food. 2-3oz Protein and 1-2oz vege. The funny thing for me is I understood what my dr told me about measuring but I have been ignoring it :-| I MUST get back to it.

Congrats! That is so wonderful.

Thanks! It feels good to have the support.