Weight loss

[rick1951 0]

I was banded on May 23, 2011. Just had my 3 month check up on Tuesday ( Aug 16 ). I started at 270. Day of banding I was 250. I am currently 226. I got my first fill on Tuesday, 2 cc's. I am now at a total of 4cc's so far. My band is a large and holds 14cc's. Doctor wants me to lose 10 to 12 lbs by Oct 4. I don't feel restricted. Seems I can eat almost anything and it takes a while until I feel full but most days I never feel full. I think I need another fill. Am I trying to rush my weight loss to fast? Anyone else have this problem?

[Cindy C 150]

24 pounds since May is about 3 pounds a week. That's certainly not too fast. I think you are right on track. Another 10-12 by October should be a cake walk. The goal is not to feel full. You want to feel SATISFIED! I hate the feeling of full anymore.

[girlwithflair 0]

I'm not sure...I was banded on July 1 and got my 2nd fill yesterday. I have 8.4 cc in a 14cc band. I had 5.4 in during surgery, and then 2cc, and then 1cc. I was not feeling any restriction until my first fill...and now I am REALLY feeling it.

So...maybe your surgeon wants you to not rely on your band as much but to learn to make healthy decisions. From the time I had the surgery until my first fill, I really didn't lose any weight. But now I'm losing.

Good luck! and let us know how it goes.

[klariade 7]

You're doing great! It's only been 3 months, so you're probably not at full restriction yet. You don't want to have too much put in your band at a time because it can irritate your stomach and cause problems. 2 lbs a week is a good goal, and you're doing much better than that. You'll easily lose more than 10 pounds by October! Keep up the good work! And ditto what Cindy said, there's a big difference between full and satisfied. Eat til you're satisfied and you can't go wrong.

[rick1951 0]

Thanks for all the encouragement, it sure helps.

[klariade 7]

That's what we're here for!

[NYdad 21]

hey brother, I was banded sept 28 2010. I started at 306, currently 225. I also have a 14cc band. I have had as much as 11 cc in my band. I had issues of it being too tight at 11 cc so I had to have it emptied and start over.(early stages of a prolapse). I am currently at 8.5 cc and I feel very little restriction. when you get to a good point make sure you stop with the fills. I didnt and it was a huge setback. I think your at a good pace. take your time. I was in such a hurry and it cost me time and progress. good luck...oh and by the way, you will know when you have restriction. Good restriction is very obvious.If you are wondering.....you dont have it... I figure you may not feel much until you get to 9-10 cc. everybody is different so you never know.

[KimJ384 46]

I have 4cc put in and ive only had 1 fill. 3cc during surgery and 1cc at my first visit. I am still feeling very hungry and feel like i can eat a lot. I had surgery July 20 and have got down to 12 pounds lost but had a weekend at the beach and kinda cheated and now im only at 8 pounds lost. Im struggling bad. I need some help, i guess im just not restricted enough.