Queen Jane

I was banded November 07 and am still in search of the "sweet spot", Have resigned myself to the fact it is all a process and restriction will occur soon (am at 9cc my band holds 13cc) ANYWAY--I am now loosing my hair at what seems to be a ridiculous rate. This is new!!! I was told in my group that hairloss is the result of inadequate protien intake so I am sure to get at least 50 grams per day. Is there anything else I can do???--It is strange--I can bear walking around obese but the idea of thin stringy hair just kills me!!!!

I can truly relate to your frustration--in fact at my last support meeting I was asking some of these same questions as to how to "keep the faith" when you feel nothing and really could eat the house if you wanted too...(the visiting psych asked what I do with my anger--I said nothing what can I do---I am now the angry woman in the group--not angry at life but angry this $$$!!! piece of equipment is not doing what I dreamed it would) I would really like to hear what some of the seasoned people say. I understand it part of the "process" and that I just have to find that "sweet spot" but life sure isn't very "sweet" and I am having your same problem staying focused when I had this done to stop the smorgasbord of life......

lindata-- ditto to the quote and a cheer from the bleachers....

Lvly-lori we both sound like we're riding in the same boat. I too understand it is a tool but at the same time-want to feel it!! I did after the first fill in December but it left as quickly as it came. I think we need to support each other on this crazy voyage. I, for one, would like this cruise ship to be just a bit more structured. I'd really like to know what happens next and keep getting the same frustrating answer..everyone is different. My doctor--it's kind of funny--I too chose him because of his great success rate but honestly--I don't think I want to go to lunch with him. He is the only surgeon in a very small town and it takes 5 weeks to get an appointment so support from him is just not happening. I am going to the monthly support group meeting this week and will tell you, I have gone before and have learned more from this group than from the doctor or nutritionist so strongly strongly suggest you hook up with the support group in your area. The people there have the info, the tricks and the words--I agree it is so hard to get yourself in that door but once you are there you will not be sorry (I don't think!)--Hang in there. I'm here to share in your angst and celebrate your success.

LVLY-I got onto this chat room just to discuss this very issue!!!! I have lost almost 50 pounds since my procedure in November but....I HAVE NO RESTRICTION!!! Seriously I can as much of whatever I want to..I had this procedure because I never could get permanent control of this issue and soooo frustrated that there really is no restriction. Because of crappy insurance, I took out a loan and paid cash for my procedure. I have large monthly payments and no weightloss incentive to make this feel better. The weight loss I have had is because I was on a liquid diet for almost 6 weeks. Lost most of it then and have only lost about 12 lbs since mid-december. In fact I think I had more restriction feeling after the first fill than now after the 4th fill...What is wrong?????