Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor 3 Months in and not doing well

[Yolly 0]

I am a 27 year old single female in Houston, Texas. I am 3 months out with 11 pounds lost. I am having a difficult time realizing when I am full. I went to the doctor to get a fill and was informed I stretched my pouch. I have been put on 3 days liquid and 4 days soft foods. I am so disappointed in myself. I don't think I have a clue as to what I am supposed to do to make this work. I need help.

[Jachut 487]

Dont be hard on yourself. Its a very difficult thing, learning to realise "enough" rather than "stuffed full". We were all looking for that FULL feeling early on, its what we've spent a lifetime attaining.

Stretched pouches, within reason, can be rectified. You just need to work hard on recognising satisfied and stopping short of FULL.

[Yolly 0]

Thank you so much. I really needed to hear that.

[123crod 170]

I am out by Galveston. Banded almost 8 months, no problems would be happy to talk to you anytime. Who was your Dr. Are you going to support group. It really helps to be around people going through what you are. I go to 3 different support groups if you want to know about them. You can private message me or just e-mail me at crodriguez17@comcast.net. Most of the support groups I attend are in Pasadena, Alvin and friendswood

Cheri

[Yolly 0]

My Dr. is Kenneth Hollis with True Results. I do not attend support groups because I work nights and live in Humble. I would love to work on being around people that are going through what I am going through and would love to talk to you as well.

[BetsyB 9]

I'm in my third month, too--and am a former Houstonian.

I'm doing well with my band; if you need a buddy, I'm here--PM me :blushing:

[finallyncontrol 1]

Yolly I am 4 months out and have had no problems. I have lost 62 lbs so far. I would love to help you as well. You can contact me at dsmith16@tampabay.rr.com I do agree that it was hard to figure out what the signs were at first what "full" felt like but then there were different indicators that really worked for me...hiccups (main one for me)..portion control (how much did I really need to satisfy my hunger and last me until the next meal (and what foods was I eating).

[Yolly 0]

Thanks you guys for all the support. I went in today and was informed that my pouch is back to normal. I was very happy to hear that. I am only 13 pounds down. I am a slow loser but it has been picking up lately. You really don't know how much it means to me to have support. I don't really have anyone to talk to about what I am going through.