D'Cai Rhodes

I was banded at the end of July 2015... I initially lost weight because I stuck to strictly liquids for the first two weeks. Since that time I have not lost a pound. I've watched what I eat, and when I feel full I stop eating because vomitting terrifies me! (so far I haven't) I too am very depressed. Everyone says, "well you have to diet and exercise" well heck... what did I pay all this money for? This was a last ditch effort to not be terribly overweight! Whatever was causing me to gain weight is still there, even though the doctors claim there's nothing wrong in my body. Everyone knows I've had this surgery so everyone gives me "the look" when they see I haven't lost any weight. I've had six friends who have had the surgery and they lost 30 - 50 pounds in the first three months. It's very discouraging. Also, where I had mine done, there is no discussing things with the surgeon. People are run through this office like cattle to get the fills or to be weighed and checked. There are no consultations with the doctor unless you make an appointment with his personal practice which equals more money. I've tried being patient but I've had my third fill now and the only thing that has changed is gas and depression are now a big part of my life. I wish I'd never done this.

Yes BandedDiva I've now had my third fill this past Friday. I can definately tell a difference and my hunger has slowed down substantially! I haven't lost faith yet pink dahlia and yes, I am staying on this forum... thank you all for the encouragement. I'm staying on the path, it's just been a bit depressing.

I had my lap band done in July of this year. I hate it. I lost 13 pounds the first two weeks and that's it. Not one more pound. I haven't gained any, but no more lost. I'm hungry all the time. This has definately not been the miracle everyone claimed it would be. When I went in for my last "fill" the injection site was way down in my left lower abdomen, yet my port is upper left quad?? I can tell there was no change in the band. Yet when I called and tried to find out what the deal was I got the run around and still have no answers. I even called the surgeon who did my surgery and they gave me the run around. This has been a total nightmare and a very expensive, huge let down.