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Amanda... I'll get my first fill in 2 weeks...How long did your 1st feel last before you felt it was gone? Zen

I notice that I too am eating more then I should...I havent been exercising either so that could account for my not losing weight...I will be getting my first fill come 10/21 and am hoping that that will help me decrease my hunger...As far as a shrink I have read that others get therapy for their eating issues it may be a good thing to check into....

I dont get my 64oz of water either not because I cant but because I'm lazy and just dont drink...I dont drink soda or other drinks but coffee in the am and crystal lite during the day but no where near 64oz...

I think I'm gonna try that 5 day pouch test....I havent been able to lose weight this past month! In fact I gained 1 lb and am not happy about it at all!!! :laugh: Good luck to me!

That restriction that you felt the first week was swelling and is supposed to go away...I am 8 weeks out and am going to have my 1st fill on Oct 21st and have 0 restriction..I hope that I will get something when I get a fill but after reading all the other post on here and have a sinking feeling that I wont feel anything till the 3rd or 4th fill unless my doc is very agressive with my fills I have a 4cc band so hopefully I'll get to that sweet spot sooner rather then later...Good Luck.

Thanks for the info the one at scripps only takes patients they banded...I'll check out the online groups.

I really want to attend a meeting but there are none in my area :biggrin:

I know that exercise is one of the keys to weight loss but what can you do if you just hate it, have no motivation for it or body aches to much to do it???

This has probably been posted about before but I just thought I would ask: When did it stop being a diet but a way of life? I have not had my first fill yet and feel like this is just another diet for me. Will it change after my fills? I have a 4cc band with 1.5 in it already I can eat pretty much what I want but with moderation cuz I get full fast but know I need to make better food choices! Uuuugggg I thought it would be easier then this!

That is a strange comment..it sounds like she could mean that since she has reached restriction that she doesnt "feel" she uses her band anymore..?? I mean I cant put words in her mouth but it does sound like a strange comment but if I were her that's what I would mean by it...

Thanks All for the Encouragement!!! I'm gonna get off my butt and start moving! :thumbup:

Your lucky you got Ins...I was self pay and at this pint in my journey I feel like I just paid $5400 for another diet...I sure hope my fill coming up works, I need to start exercising but cant find the motivation :thumbup:

I am 6 weeks post op and the scale stopped moving for me after weeks 2. I hope that after I get a fill the scale will start to move again...Hang in there concentrate on healing right now not weight loss. Good Luck....

I have a 4cc band with a current fill of 1.5cc...

So I am 6 weeks post op and the scale has been at a stand still for the past 4 weeks. I lost 12lbs the first week but nothing since then...I been thinking to myself this is just another failed diet I'm not losing anymore....BUT tonight while out to dinner with my family my hubby took a pic of me with my daughter and I SAW IT! What is it you may ask? It was my face! It was thinner! So even though the scale has not moved I have been losing something and that something was fat on my face WHOO HOOO!!!:smile2:

I'm 6 weeks post of and still feel twinges of pain every now and again in my port area especially early in the morning after a good nights sleep I will rub against the counter top and feel it...

I know the hunger can get really bad but remember you all need to heal. Dont force your stomachs to digest right now it needs to rest and heal so the stitches can settle in. If you cant stomach sweet Protein drinks try Isopure Ready To Drink Protein Drinks. You can buy then at GNC and come in all kinds of different fruit flavors. I remember what it was like on the liquid stage and believe me it gets better just hang in there!

I cant tell you which one is best for you but I can say that I got the Lap Band because I personally did not want my stomach cut up and I didnt want to have the problems that come along with bypass. I have 2 kids and a husband that depend on me and didnt want to take the chance of problems arising from the bypass. So far I am 6 weeks post op and am doing well I have lost 12 lbs now thats not a lot compared to others but I am happy with it and know that once I get my fills under my belt I'll lose better. Good luck on your choice.

no there is nothing in the band to set off the alarms..I even have rods in my back and i dont set them off...

WOW 32lbs in 5 weeks I dont think your doing anything wrong if your losing weight that fast!!!

I have found that the head hunger is stalking me again and have taken up crocheting or making friendship bracelets to pass the time and not eat. What are some of you doing to combat head hunger?

I too need a fill I get hungry often and can eat way to much October 19th cant come any faster!!!

Because I am in "Bandster Hell" I often wonder if I should have gone with the sleeve. But I know that after I reach proper restriction I will be happier that I got the band. I dont want to deal with all the problems that come along with bypass or sleeve. So far I am happy with my band but know that I will luv my band after I get some fills under my belt.

I did move on a few days ahead of schedule but ONLY after I got the ok from my doc...If you are feeling very hungry I highly advise talking to your doctor to see if you can move on early...Good Luck!