Sept bandsters Group??

[GingerNikkiGraham 0]

Hi yall, I'm Nikki, I was banded on September 21. I'm still kinda new to this site but I'd love to network with yall to share experiences, etc. To date I've lost 35 pounds. (yay!) I'm excited about my progress but still struggle with food issues- following the 'don't drink with meals', 'stop as soon as you are satisfied', etc.

Also- I'm having some port area pain today. Seems persistent, whether I'm sitting or standing, and it's not severe but constant. Anybody else experience this?

[soulband 0]

I was banded on 9/17/10. So far I have lost almost 40 pounds. I've gotten two fills, which put me up to 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. So far I have been pleased, but sometimes I do get impatient with myself. Would love to chat more with people who are on the same boat as me.

Does anyone know how to add a weight loss ticker?

[danaruth 1]

I was banded on 9-10-10. I have a Realize band 11cc. I am a low BMI and needed to lose 50 lbs to goal. I lost 12lbs in the beginning and have gained about 4 lbs. I have had 4 fills so far 9.6 and very little restriction. I am going in for fill #5 tomorrow. So frustrated, I feel this is not working for me. Has anyone experienced this but me??

[Foxracing1201 0]

Im 3 weeks post fill and I feel like im eating waaay more then I should be. Weight loss is at a stop. I've only lost 20lbs in 9 weeks...Kind of discouraging. I have started working out (walking, Wii Active). .. I go in for my 2nd fill on 1/4/2011. My dr does fill's every 8 weeks.

@ danarth.....I dont understand how you've had 4 fills already. Does the Dr do them whenever you feel like you need one????

[danaruth 1]

Im 3 weeks post fill and I feel like im eating waaay more then I should be. Weight loss is at a stop. I've only lost 20lbs in 9 weeks...Kind of discouraging. I have started working out (walking, Wii Active). .. I go in for my 2nd fill on 1/4/2011. My dr does fill's every 8 weeks.

@ danarth.....I dont understand how you've had 4 fills already. Does the Dr do them whenever you feel like you need one????

[danaruth 1]

I just call and schedule every two or three weeks. I get my fills done by a PA not the Dr. I now have had 5 fills and 10.5 in my band. I can still eat a complete meal . Very discouraged. The PA told the Dr. of my dilemma and his answer was that I was not as big as most and that is why it is taking more for restriction. I hope I don't run out of room. I am glad I get fills so fast, it would take me two years with a non aggressive dr. Does anyone have this much in band before restriction???????????????

[danaruth 1]

I have had 6 fills so far. I am going in for another 12-27-10. Now I am at 10.5 in my band, and very little restriction. I schedule my fill when I want. Usually every 2-3 weeks

[happy_mama 0]

I was banded on 9/17/10. So far I have lost almost 40 pounds. I've gotten two fills, which put me up to 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. So far I have been pleased, but sometimes I do get impatient with myself. Would love to chat more with people who are on the same boat as me.

Does anyone know how to add a weight loss ticker?

Hi! I was banded 9/14/10. I have lost 84 pounds but need to lose 70 pounds more. I have had only one fill but I am due for another one on Tuesday. My weight loss has slowed down to 3 pounds a month for the last 2 months. I feel like I eat more now thus the need for a fill. I am only at 3 cc. at the moment. Can you tell me how you are progressing? I see that we got our bands just a few days apart.