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Okay, okay...so I know all about "bandster hell"...but this is so frustrating! I was banded June 30th, and have had NO restriction at all. I feel like I am eating normally and probably much more than I should be. I'm starting to freak out!! My first fill is tomorrow, but I'm so embarrassed that I haven't lost any weight...

Advice? Words of wisdom?

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Don't be embarrassed! What you are going through is normal all the way to the frustrated part. The time from banding to 1st fill is a healing time... not a weight loss time!

You are on target! You rock that fill out!

Hugs,

Heather

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Relax! We've all been in your shoes! Most docs don't expect a loss yet, mine expected a gain at first. You have no restriction and chances are it could take a while. It will happen! Be patient and continue making good choices. Follow the "rules". It will come off!

Good luck! :)

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THANK YOU girls! I feel better already :)

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I was also banded June 30th... I lost initially however the last couple of days I have been feeling like I am not getting full when I eat, and that I could just eat and eat adn eat... it IS frustrating... I dont go for my first fill for 4 more weeks... I ahve a call into my doc to see what they want me to do... Good luck on your journey...Keep me posted....

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