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Just wanted to chek in on everyone and see how you are doing. I was banded on 12/10. My doctor says I am right on track and doing great. I have only lost 12 lbs! I am a little discouraged but I think it's temporary. I had my first fill on 1/5 and will have my second on 1/27. I don't have but a little restriction right now. It's a struggle. I am at eating 3 oz per meal but I have to say I could eat more. I still have a bad habit of picking in the afternoon. This is when I am home with the kids from school. I need to rearrange my protein shake I think. that may help. I hope when I get the next fill it will help. Anyone else feeling a little frustrated right now? I believe this is temporary and I see light at the end of the tunnel. I feel great and am recovered from the surgery and that's fantastic! And, people are starting to notice that I am a little slimmer. That's great! It just feels like right now the band is not working for me but just the band eating plan.

I was banded on 12/10. I have also had a weird pain near my port. My nurse said everyone experiences different pains. They come and go. It's all a part of the healing process. Mine is when I drink too fast. Or if I walk too much. But, it's going away. I just say my stomach is still pissed at me :-) Good Luck! If it makes you nervous call your dr.

Hi guys! I have also been feeling discouraged... but here's what the sensible side of me thinks! I was banded on 12/10. We are all in this for the long haul. I think we all probably know lots of people who have had gastric bypass and they lose 30 lbs in the first month! But, that's not the road I/we chose. I wanted the band because it seemed more reasonable, more safe. I too have had my first fill last week. I got 1.5 cc. At first he did 2 then backed out 1/2 because the water wouldn't go down like he wanted it to. My nurse keeps telling me to relax. She keeps saying it takes time. I have been hungry, but mostly mentally. I do feel some restriction. I definitely couldn't eat a value meal! haha! So, even though I want it to be more I think THAT right there is a reason to celebrate! So, why am I still annoyed? Because I'm picking. It's hard when you have small kids in the house. Each day I do great until the kids come home from school then I pick. Okay, I need to work on that. I am really glad you posted this. I really needed some support also. i got it just by reading this thread and seeing that I am not the only one going through this. But, the truth is that we are all in this for the long haul, right????? I'm down about 12 lbs. But, I can tell that I am smaller. i think the protein is building muscle mass and we all know that muscle weighs more than fat. Does this make sense or am I crazy???

I found the ones at costco are great. 150 calories for 11 oz and 30 grams of Protein. I think it's like 2 sugars or something. it comes in chocolate and it tastes good. I wish I could find a good vanilla. Not big on so much choc!

that's awesome! Can't wait to leave the 20's... :-)

Hi J! Your user name is hilarious... I am cracking up laughing out loud :-) I had my surgery on Dec 10th. The first week was rough for me. I have my hands full with my kids so that made it worse. My husband was great though! Hats off to him. I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I feel a million times better. Swelling is gone, starting to walk, stitches are still in but bandages are off. Things are looking good. Don't be in a hurry to re-coop. Take your time! I did alot of laziness! Something I don't normally do too much. Feel free to message me if you have questions! Congrats to us! 2011 will be a great year......

I lost 7 lbs in week 2! But week one I was up about 6 from the surgery from being swollen. So I had to lose that and then lost the 7. It takes a while for the swelling. I was banded on the 10th.....

I lost 7 lbs in week 2! But week one I was up about 6 from the surgery from being swollen. So I had to lose that and then lost the 7. It takes a while for the swelling. I was banded on the 10th.....