Dreamer2013 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Hi. I am brand new to this site and was banded on Jan. 2nd. I lost 9 lbs after 1st week (only on liquids then), went for check up yesterday and gained back 5. Doctor told me not to worry cause fluctuation can happen and scheduled me for my first fill for 2 weeks. I am getting discouraged and I feel like I can eat anything. Can someone tell me when I will see the weight loss really happen. I don't even feel the band at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome! You have to remember that weight loss has nothing to do with fills. Weight loss occurs when you're eating less calories than you burn. Where the band comes in is helping to control hunger, allowing you to be satisfied on less food for longer periods of time. It's not supposed to stop you from eating. It will always be your job to limit portions to a cup or less per meal and to make healthy food choices, not the band's job. Have a look at this link, I think it may help you considerably: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html Best wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamer2013 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Thank you Ms. 73! I will take a look. But, let me just clarify, I just feel like the band is really doing nothing. I guess my question is, must I have a fill in order to feel any restriction? I feel like I did before the band was placed, but I am thinking it is because it has not been filled at all yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeme1954 32 Posted January 27, 2013 Yes it is normal to feel the way you are feeling. It will take a few months for fills to kick in 1 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 27, 2013 Thank you Ms. 73! I will take a look. But, let me just clarify, I just feel like the band is really doing nothing. I guess my question is, must I have a fill in order to feel any restriction? I feel like I did before the band was placed, but I am thinking it is because it has not been filled at all yet. That's normal, it takes most people multiple fills before they have adequate Fluid in their band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeme1954 32 Posted January 27, 2013 I still don't feel like I am I'm the green zone and I had a fill yesterday. I have discomfort when I eat but it's not pain. Is it normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A New New Dawn 1,695 Posted January 27, 2013 Having fills is not meant to cause pain when you eat. Truly, it is just for you to be able to go 3-5 hours without feeling hungry but you shouldn't have pain. Most people will likely not feel much restriction or feel like the band is "there" until after 2-3 fills (give or take). Some people never need a fill; however, most require a few fills before they start feeling it. Until then, it's very important to make good food choices even though the band isn't fully optimized yet. You can do this!! 1 Tina Ramirez reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
