newbeginning2012

Hi everyone, I'm hoping for some advice. I was banded on 9/20/12. In two months I lost 30 lbs. Since then--around December I haven't lost anything, they wouldn't fill me last time because I had a head cold. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow And will voice my frustrations. Essentially what I feel is happening is that after a fill I'm good for about a week or so and feeling full during meals. After that though, I feel like my body is adjusting to more food and I just continue to eat because I'm not full. I have been making all sorts of low fat & low cal food (so many new cookbooks) so I know I'm trying. I just don't want to feel like I'm a failure and I did this for nothing. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone have suggestions on what to do? Thanks for listening

Hi all, I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow and will be ok'd to eat REAL food! I'm so excited! I'm nervous because my band won't actually be filled until I need it. I don't want to make a bad food choice. Any suggestions on food to start out with?

Hi all, I was banded on 9/20 and I'm almost at the "mushy" stage. I was curious to see what people have had to eat during this stage? I'm dreaming of actual food so I'm hoping you have some good suggestionss! Thank you!

Hi all, I was banded on 9/20 and I'm almost at the "mushy" stage. I was curious to see what people have had to eat during this stage? I'm dreaming of actual food so I'm hoping you have some good suggestionss! Thank you!

Hi everyone, I love Water and drink almost 10 bottles a day or at least I did before my band. I was just banded on Thursday 9/20 and I know it was a great decision. As I'm new to the banded culture I am curious how big is too big of a sip of water? I feel like now I take tiny sips so I don't regurgitate or burp a ton. Does anyone have a rule of thumb for this? Thanks!!

I was just banded on Thursday too... I've been feeling like I have to burp which I was told is normal. I haven't been able to eat much, not by lack of trying but I'm just too full to do it. Anyone have any advice? Also, I'm curious when I will begin to feel more like myself as right now my port sight is sore and it's hard to move. Advice is welcome