gettin skinny

Hello, I was banded 4/13/07. To date I have lost 53 pounds. Yes, that is a lot of weight. This isn't a band bashing post. The only time I lose weight is just after a fill. I will lost 10 pounds in about 3 or 4 weeks after my fill then nothing for weeks . I mean weeks. I had a fill 5 or 6 weeks ago and have not lost a single pound. I am 2.5 in a 4cc band. I don't count calories and I don't eat everything broiled or steamed, but I do eat 3 meals a day from a saucer to control portions. This is WAY less than before the band. I have a friend that was banded the same week as me. We are the same age, about the same start weight, eat similar and exercise similar, but she has lost 30 more pounds than me. Lately I have been constipated and retaining Water. Am I in starvation mode and my body is holding on to everything it can get? Anyone experience this or am I just metabolicly doomed?

Jack, Congrats on lowest to date.

Jack, Do you know if that actually keeps you from losing? Or is it just the weight of it? Congrats o

I guess if you look at it that way it doesn't seem as bad. It is just weird the way I lose. My doctor told me going in that I would lose 4 - 8 pounds a month. Both he and his wife are banded and is why I chose him to do my surgery. You are right about that fiber thing. It is hard to get everything in that you need in one day. I was self pay too. I think that is part of the reason I get discouraged. When you pay $16K and go for weeks without losing and not eating much, you begin to wonder what the heck is going on. I see you have only been banded for a few weeks. I wish you luck on your journey.

I have a 4cc band, have been filled 2cc's. I can eat an 8oz lean cuisine and still be hungry. Is that normal?? I was filled 1.5 cc then 2 weeks later .5 cc which was 4 days ago. Shouldn't I be full on 8 oz of solid food?

It seems to be so individual. I am doing good. I have lost 30 pounds since I was banded 2 months ago BUT I feel lilke I have been on a starvation diet for the most part. I am afraid to eat more than a cup or so of food because I am afraid I will stretch my pouch even though I am hungry a lot and rarely fill like that pouch is full. I guess I was hoping for a more satisfied feeling. Honestly the only thing that has kept me from just pigging out is fear of hurting myself and wasting the $16K I paid to have this done.

I hope someone can explain this to me. My doctor said I have a regular 10 band which holds 4ml. Is that the same as the 4cc band? I have been filled 2cc's. Can someone explain??

:help:I have been banded for 2 months. My bowels wont move unless I take something. It isn't hard. It just doesn't come out. Help??

I had to reply to this. I decided not to tell anyone who doesn't live with me. The reason why is that I don't want people hanging around watching what I eat, how I eat, and telling me horror strories about someone they knew who died from weight loss surgery. Oh and not to mention the sabatogers and the well meaning people who ask 1000 questons. I have been banded 2 months and I am glad I didn't tell.

Hey everyone. I am doing all the things the dietition told me to do. I haven't lost 1 single pound. I know it has only been 2 weeks, but I am not consuming more than 800-1000 calories and less than 15 grams of fat. Strange thing is that if I did this before I got the band I would have lost a few pounds everytime. Anyone go through this and still had success? I just spent $16,000 to get this done which was every penny I had saved and could scrape up and am wondering what the heck is going on.

I am 4 weeks post op and following my doctors advice. I haven't had my first fill yet. Lost 5 pounds before my surgery then 15 after and have gained 10 pounds back. I am nearly back at the weight I was the day I was banded over a month ago. Yes, i am exercising every day, yes, I am drinking water when I am supposed to, yes I am eating right, less than 1000 calories and 20 grams of fat a day, yes my bowels are moving. I am a little down. Make that down as down can be. Spent every dime to my name and then some to get this done. Oh and now the incision where my port is is getting infected. Not a good day.

Anyone have their band done here? Dr. Mobley (johnnymobs) is going to do mine.

At what point is a glass of wine permitted?

I am 1 week post op. I take it that the band offers no restrictions at this point? Cause I am starving and have no problem drinking liquids or swollowing pills what so ever.

Lap_dancer, I really really really hope that a week or so from now you still feel not hungry. You will be one of the lucky ones. Right now and for the past 2 days I have felt like my stomach is empty and thus far no amount of liquid is helping much. Lapband hell I think they are calling this.

How do you get rid of the gas? I don't really have in my shoulder but under my left rib. My stomach area is bloated. What can I do?

We were banded the same day. Stay off the scales. Have someone hide the darn thing.

I suppose since I have been laying in the recliner for a couple days the gas migrated toward the top of my stomach. I will try what was suggested. I am pretty uncomfortable.

Is thinned out baby cereal a full liquid or a mushie?

I am having surgery 4/13/7. I haven't told anyone but my husband and adult kids. Is keeping this under wraps possible? I don't want to be under a microscope with people judging me or giving me advice on something they know nothing about. Or even worse telling me horror stories of someone they know that died or is sick from weight loss surgery. For me it is a personal thing. Is this OK?

Is it the actual liquid part that is important or just losing the weight?

I will be banded on Friday. The surgeon answered a question I had about PBing. He mentioned that "chicken" and bread may be bad choices. Am I going to be able to eat meat? I know chew chew chew chew then chew chew chew.... But then can I eat meat??

Girl I am right there with you. I can't eat anyhing. 4 Slim Fasts a day and Water. I did break down and ate some low fat cream Soup for dinner. I felt like my belly was growing to my back bone. I keep looking at it like this is a rough time but hopefully the last time I will ever have to endure a diet. I will be banded this Friday. Good Luck!

Getting banded 4/13/7 I have heard that 6 smaller meals that total to the volume of 3 meals is better for burning calories because it keeps the metabolism going. I don't know if this applies to banders. Any thought or experience on this??

I will be banded this Friday the 13th. It is amazing what they DONT tell you about this surgery. Had I read this forum I may have changed my mind. However, I wrote my non-refundable check for $16,000 and am hoping for the best. PBing sounds horrible. I have a sensitive gag reflex so I think I am in trouble.