Did I Mess Up Already?

[tym4me 206]

I was banded Oct 07 2011. I have had 3 fills. However before my last fill i was finally getting i to my green zone. (i think) however my doctor gave me 1cc more of a fill. BUT now im hungry! I can eat more than i have in a while and i dont stay full. Will my body recognize this last fill. Or did i mess up?

[karewpah 173]

It could take up to 2 weeks for the effects of a fill to present itself. I do 1 day liquids, 1 day mushies, then back to my firm Proteins and veggies. Share you eating and how much?

[mom3kids 2]

Awesome weight loss! I AM GETTING A LITTLE DISCOURAGED.... Surgery was 8/23/11...I have only lost 36 lbs...feel like it should be so much more....How much Fluid do you have in your band if you don't mind ne asking.. I have 3cc... think I need to ask y md to fill more...

[MichPA 2]

First and foemost everyone is different and fills affect everyone differently my fills are ALWAYS delayed by at least 2 weeks and I have had several and some have given me restriction and some have done nothing. The hardest part for me along this journey has been to accept that this is MY journey that just because someone has restriction at 2 fills and someone else has restriction at 4 cc and someone else is loosing 10# a month is not necessairly mean that I am a failure because that is not what is happening to me.

I know it is hard and I had to take a deep breathe and RELAX and enjoy the ride and as long as I knew that I was working for the band the band would work for me. This journey is NOT a sprint but rather a marathon loosing 36# in 5 months is NOTHING to be discouraged about that is an average of 7# a month right foot left foot keep doing what you are doing and you will get there.

If we focus on comparing ourselves to others we are going to miss out on the beautiful opportunities that are to be ours and ours alone. Hang in there and keep doing what you are doing, listen to your body you will know if you need to see your doc, excerise and keep a journal and enjoy the ride...

[kittyforet 50]

I agree!! It's hard to keep it in mind but it's my band, my life, my journey, my health. I haven't lost much but I've lost. And if I do it right I will continue to lose. I get sad when I compare myself to others but it's my own fight. No one else is exactly like me or has the same issues I do so comparing doesn't help. I know others may have it easier or better than me but some have it harder or struggle more.

My fills are always different. Some I feel right away, some take 1-2 weeks, some last for a day. I never know. I just got up to 7.5 cc. But that can't define me or my success. That may or may not be perfect for me. Only time will tell.

Best of luck to you.

[Sharilo 6]

First and foemost everyone is different and fills affect everyone differently my fills are ALWAYS delayed by at least 2 weeks and I have had several and some have given me restriction and some have done nothing. The hardest part for me along this journey has been to accept that this is MY journey that just because someone has restriction at 2 fills and someone else has restriction at 4 cc and someone else is loosing 10# a month is not necessairly mean that I am a failure because that is not what is happening to me.

I know it is hard and I had to take a deep breathe and RELAX and enjoy the ride and as long as I knew that I was working for the band the band would work for me. This journey is NOT a sprint but rather a marathon loosing 36# in 5 months is NOTHING to be discouraged about that is an average of 7# a month right foot left foot keep doing what you are doing and you will get there.

If we focus on comparing ourselves to others we are going to miss out on the beautiful opportunities that are to be ours and ours alone. Hang in there and keep doing what you are doing, listen to your body you will know if you need to see your doc, excerise and keep a journal and enjoy the ride...

I love this reply! I was feeling kinda down because I seem to have reached a plateau that I am trying to break through. This is a nice motivating post! I don't even ask or keep track of how much I get at fills. I have no idea what size my band is or how much is in it. I do know that last time (my third) I just got a little, I think she said .5. I asked her about the little amount and she said if she was having to put more in she would be concerned that there might be a leak. I'm feeling good restriction and I totally trust her so I'm good with it. It did take me about two weeks to get to the restriction I'm feeling now. Brandi, I don't think you messed up. Just keep on doing what you know is right and soon you will see the results you are looking for!

[Cocoabean 430]

Awesome weight loss! I AM GETTING A LITTLE DISCOURAGED.... Surgery was 8/23/11...I have only lost 36 lbs...feel like it should be so much more....How much Fluid do you have in your band if you don't mind ne asking.. I have 3cc... think I need to ask y md to fill more...

First and foemost everyone is different and fills affect everyone differently my fills are ALWAYS delayed by at least 2 weeks and I have had several and some have given me restriction and some have done nothing. The hardest part for me along this journey has been to accept that this is MY journey that just because someone has restriction at 2 fills and someone else has restriction at 4 cc and someone else is loosing 10# a month is not necessairly mean that I am a failure because that is not what is happening to me.

I know it is hard and I had to take a deep breathe and RELAX and enjoy the ride and as long as I knew that I was working for the band the band would work for me. This journey is NOT a sprint but rather a marathon loosing 36# in 5 months is NOTHING to be discouraged about that is an average of 7# a month right foot left foot keep doing what you are doing and you will get there.

If we focus on comparing ourselves to others we are going to miss out on the beautiful opportunities that are to be ours and ours alone. Hang in there and keep doing what you are doing, listen to your body you will know if you need to see your doc, excerise and keep a journal and enjoy the ride...

Awesome post, Michele. Stole the words right from my keyboard! :-)

[bmmb2009 6]

My doctor doesn't like to tell my how much I have in my band because she said it's just a number and everyone is completely different. After some prodding she told my that I have 3cc's but 'gently' reminded me that it's just a number and not to be comparing it with what others have. Everyone is different and like others have said, this is your band, your journey and your life....