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thanks for all the advice I went to the surgeon today .He filled me up a half cc and the nurse told me Im not eating protein first and am drinking water with my meals thats why I dont have restriction so I am taking their advice and trying that to see if it helps

Hi I got the lap band on 9-2009 was 303 pre surgery and got to 263 well Im back up to 290. I have never really had restriction. I have a 133cc band and am filled to 7cc and no retriction still. I got a upper GI and the band is in place so thats not the problem. I tell my doc that I can still eat a buffett and he said you should not do that and I said I know that however the point is I can and should not be able to he does not understand while I dont have restriction I am looking into the sleeve. Everyone I know that had gotten the sleeve has had great sucess and the people I know that have had the band have lost maybe 20-30 pounds and said they have the same problems. I am too scared to get the sleeve though has anyone experieneced this and what did they do. I would really like to have the band work for me and I dont want to go through another surgery any advice or help would be great. Thanks for listening

Ok. I was banded on 9-29-2009. I have lost 33 pounds. I had no retriction after I was banded and could eat anything ( even though I did not) I have a 14 cc band. My doc put in 3 cc's and still no resrtiction. I mean I went to Vegas and had the buffet which I know is a big no no. However I did not eat the amounts I would have before the surgery. He gave me 4 more CCs of a fill tottaling 7 ccs now. I have some restriction now but still not enough. I can still eat alot more than I should . Put it this way I could go to Mc.Donalds an get the big mac meal and not relaly feel that full. I am not doing that but I have eaten 3 pieces of pizza in one sitting which every one I know that has had the surgery said there is no way they could do that and they have less cc's than I do. I am getting frustrated. I thought I should have more restriction by now. I guess I thought when I got the lap band that I would have immediate restriction and feel full well this is not the case. I also have my sister bitching at me saying. How can you eat a full meal I thought once you got the lap band you could only eat kids size portions. I am sure I should have lost more than 33 pounds by now.Advice anyone I really would appreciate it

These posts are great and I needed a swift kick of reality in my ass. Thank you all.Yes am a food addict yes I got myself in this situation and it will get better. I think metally getting over your old thoughts about food is harder than the physical hunger.I keep telling myself I have lost about 25 pounds since my surgery on 9-29- and I could have done the same thing on ww. Well who am I kidding I would not have done the same thing bcause I could have eaten what I wanted and never have even lost that!

Here is my email address for anyone who wants to contact me vaughnsmntm@aol.com. I figure the more lap band buddies the better Susan

Hi it sounds like we have alot in common. I am 44 single mom a soical worker and I lived in portland for 14 years email me at vaughnsmntm@aol.com so we can chat

The dietician said that I should have 2 protein shakes a day plus my meals but my doctor said no only have the protein shakes for meal replacments. I was thinking if I have two protein shakes plus meals that would be alot of calories and I would gain weight. How are people using protein shakes. Also I am so hungry I was banded on 9-29 and did not realize how hungry I would be. I have lost 20 pounds but it has been on sheer willpower alone. i mean I could have lost 20 pounds without the lap band just doing what I have been doing. I can not wait to have some restriction because this is torture

Boy you guys are preaching to the choir. I am pissed off too. I was reading one post where it was suggested to go on weight watchers and I feel the same way. What the hell did I get this for if I can just go on weight watchers. Well I know why, I did ww off and on for years and did not keep the weight loss going lol. Anyway, I was banded on 9-29 and am starving and pissed like the rest of you. I just keep telling myself this will get better.

HI I was wondering If I could get you email address so we could correspond mine is vaughnsmntm@aol.com Thanks Susan

Hey I have been single since 2-2008. I was with my husband for 13 years and I can relate to what you are going through. It sucks. However getting back into the dating scene can be hard. I have not jumped back in but hope to soon. Email me if you would like maybe we can be a support to each other. vaughnsmntm@aol.com:sad:

I guess I was not that prepared before I went into the surgery. Don't laugh everyone but I thought once you got the lap band you were going to lose weight. Now that I read all the posts, I have come to the realization that this is not the case for everyone and people gain it back. I was banded on 9-29-2009 and am freaked out. I did not go through this to gain it back in two years. I also am reading about getting stuck lap band problems etc. I try to focus on all the positive posts but the other posts scare me. I have lost 20 pounds but that is from sheer starvation liquids only. I went out with my sister and her friend to the mall today and they had lunch at islands while I waited outside and sipped my slimfast shake that really sucked for me, but I got myself in this position. Right now I feel like everywhere I go I am being deprived . I can not eat with my daughter at the table it is too hard forget going into a resteraunt . I went to costco with my sister and had to leave and wait for her in the parking lot it was just to hard. Tell me it gets better. I am on mushies in a few days and can not wait. My Doctor just said blend meats ,veggies anything in a blender however I am scared to do this I am terrified of getting stuck after reading the posts. I am looking at the psotss with food recipies but I guess I am afraid of the unknown the next steps in each food stage. Thanks for letting me vent

Hi I am looking for a LAP-BAND® buddy. I need suppport but also want to suppoprt someone else as well through this journey. I am a 44 year old female divorced with a 8 year old daughter. I was banded on 9-29-2009 and have lots of questions. I also want to be of help to someone if possible