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I was banded on 5/9/2013. At the time of Surgery I weighed 320. I now weigh 291. Today I received my 4th fill and I was very disappointed because in the month of August I lost 1 lb. Im not sure if I am doing something wrong. I walk 2 miles 2 to 3 days a week. My intake is smaller. I just need some tips. My goal is to try and lose 10 lbs a month. I just need some ideas on what worked for others as I am a beginner. Sometimes I think I am being hard on myself but I really want to lose more weight. I received a fill today and I have 10cc in my band currently. My doctor told me its pretty tight but when he checked on the xray before the fill the liquid was going right through. Any suggestions would be great. I don't want to fail at this early on. Thanks in advance.

Thank you Carolinagirl. Thanks for the encouragement.

Thank you all for your replies. I am losing inches. A lot in my waist. I haven't been getting the protein that is needed though and this maybe the problem. I am lactose intolerant so I don't do the shakes. I eat pretty good but I don't think I am eating enough and not enough protein. Just trying to get some ideas from others to see if im off track with the weight loss or just over doing it with the expectations.

Thank you. That should help.

I was banded on the same day maybe same time. I had the worst night sleeping with the gas. I got home I felt horrible. By Saturday I was in tears. Sunday morning I got up walked around Sams got some fresh air and reminded myself why I made this decision. Today im okay. Pray about it and look at the long haul. This is the tough part. I hope you feel better

Me too. Its mixed emotions. Im happy and nervous.

My surgery is tomorrow morning as well. I am very nervous. Dont know if I can sleep. I pray I will recover fine. Good luck