Banded on September 1, 2010

Iwanttobehealthy · December 1, 2010

Hello,

I'm new to this site and have probably the same questions as others. I was banded on September 1 and lost 18lbs in the first two weeks! OMG--I was soooo Excited! Then, I lost about two or three more up to my first fill which wa the end of October. I must mention how excited I was to lose more weight and then, sssccchhhrreeecchhh....no more weight loss. Well, I began to reflect what I was doing wrong, and I must admit, I was slowly moving back to my old eating habits but just not eating as much. Then, I tried exercising more, and still no loss. I went back to high Protein (tuna, scrambled eggs, low fat turkey and chicken sausages) and it appeared that I lost four lbs---and then they're back again! I'm getting my second fill tomorrow and my question is--are most banders losing weight after the second and third fills? Honestly, I really don't want to fail at this! Thank you so much for the time!

I want to be healthy!

tmarie63 · December 19, 2010

Hi,

My surgery was on 9/16. I can really relate to what your saying. I had lost 30 lbs by my 1st fill but have plateaued now, it's very frustrating. I too have pretty much gone back to my old eating habits (just not as much) although, there have been several times that I have overeaten because I have found that I'm an emotional eater...not good! I do believe in the Lap Band process, just having a little trouble hanging in there and doing what I am supposed to do. I am due for a fill on 12/22. Hope that things are better after that. Please continue to keep us updated on how your doing. It helps me alot to hear that someone else out there is experiencing the same roadblocks and old habits that I am.

Hello,

I'm new to this site and have probably the same questions as others. I was banded on September 1 and lost 18lbs in the first two weeks! OMG--I was soooo Excited! Then, I lost about two or three more up to my first fill which wa the end of October. I must mention how excited I was to lose more weight and then, sssccchhhrreeecchhh....no more weight loss. Well, I began to reflect what I was doing wrong, and I must admit, I was slowly moving back to my old eating habits but just not eating as much. Then, I tried exercising more, and still no loss. I went back to high Protein (tuna, scrambled eggs, low fat turkey and chicken sausages) and it appeared that I lost four lbs---and then they're back again! I'm getting my second fill tomorrow and my question is--are most banders losing weight after the second and third fills? Honestly, I really don't want to fail at this! Thank you so much for the time!

I want to be healthy!

Crystal2112! · December 19, 2010

I understand totally! I have been banded since Jan of this year. I have only lost 40lbs but it has taken many fills for me to get to this point. They were only giving me tiny amounts at each fill so it was really frustrating for me to see my weight at a stand still. It does get better and it is very hard to break old habits. I find myself doing bad eating habits every once in a while but it is always a learning process for me. I had my last fill this past Thursday and it was a big one. And boy can I tell the difference!

Keep your head up and don't give in to the old habits! You'll do great! 

Suzee Q · January 18, 2011

Hello want to be healthy, i want to be healthy too. i was banded oct 20 and lost16 lbs in first 2 wks. i was excited too. then over the holidays i started gaining the lbs back. had my first adj.nov 18 lost 4 lbs but now i have gained them back. i'm not eating as much but are back to old habits too. i thought this would keep me from being hungry completely. but i do get hungry and want to munch. had my second adj dec 18 helped at first but i gained it back. am going tomorrow for my third adj. i pray it does better because i'm really getting disappointed, i don't and can't fail at this, i spent money i really couldn't afford to spend but did thinking this is the answer to my being over weight. i'm so scared this is not going to work. i dont understand how others continue to lose. wish you well. wants to lose weight

I'm new to this site and have probably the same questions as others. I was banded on September 1 and lost 18lbs in the first two weeks! OMG--I was soooo Excited! Then, I lost about two or three more up to my first fill which wa the end of October. I must mention how excited I was to lose more weight and then, sssccchhhrreeecchhh....no more weight loss. Well, I began to reflect what I was doing wrong, and I must admit, I was slowly moving back to my old eating habits but just not eating as much. Then, I tried exercising more, and still no loss. I went back to high Protein (tuna, scrambled eggs, low fat turkey and chicken sausages) and it appeared that I lost four lbs---and then they're back again! I'm getting my second fill tomorrow and my question is--are most banders losing weight after the second and third fills? Honestly, I really don't want to fail at this! Thank you so much for the time!

I want to be healthy!