Lab rat?

[rcaruthie 19]

Ok, this might sound strange but I don't feel anything? I have been watching my calorie, Protein, carb intake and doing well! No issues at all with things going down or staying down! Is this normal? I drink my fluids! I just don't feel any constrictions? I mean I feel if I wanted to over indulge I could but I don't want to! I realize this is a tool only....but dang thought it would help more? Did they forget my band?

[naturallyjai 129]

I referred to having a placebo in an older post. I know exactly how you feel.

[lauradevans 52]

When did you have surgery and have you gotta a fill? Until I got my 2nd fill which was under fluoroscopy.. I didn't have much feel of restriction... now.. I do!

[rcaruthie 19]

Surgery was 2/14! Yes I know it's probably way too soon and all of that! But I heal fast and this isn't what I expected I guess! I have no pain or issues still healing but overall feel great...and the same! Well I will use my fitness pal and log my foods so I don't overhear or drink until I get a fill Just thankful others have felt like this and there is hope!!!

[ChicagoRose 650]

I think this is what tthe officionatos refer to as "Bandster Hell"...you've done all the work and got the band....and now you have to wait to heal before you get a fill and feel nothing. Hang in there, I've been on this website almost a year and most will tell you this will pass!

Good luck =)

[anniearrr 59]

I'm 29 days post op and I have felt the same way. Especially since being on solids. But my first fill is in 2 weeks and I'm so excited

[rcaruthie 19]

I needed to hear that Chicago! Thank you!!!!

[line-dancer 810]

Its to soon we sll want to come off the table and to feel different you just don't because its healing time no matter how fast you think you heal the doctor give you plenty of time because rushing it could cause some very serious problems... Its hard to wait so more but you will do it and right now you are learning the progam and as you get your fills and find you green spot you understand more...

[Jewelsm1127 351]

I suppose it depends on if you are getting hungry in between the meals you do eat. If not, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I was banded 12/21. I still have no fill. I eat 3oz of Protein 3 times a day. I'm satisfied but not 'full' but I stay this way for 4-5 hours before getting hungry again. So I figure I'm pretty lucky. Maybe you are too? :-)

[rcaruthie 19]

Thank you Jewel - I do stay full and seem to be doing well. I guess in my mind I thought it would be a lot harder. Excited for the new journey and a new me.

Good luck all and thank you for the feedback.

[Jewelsm1127 351]

Thank you Jewel - I do stay full and seem to be doing well. I guess in my mind I thought it would be a lot harder. Excited for the new journey and a new me.

Good luck all and thank you for the feedback.

I'm with you! I say roll with it and save the fills for when you really need them because I'm sure one day we will! :-)

[B-52 7,113]

It took me 4-5 months and 3 good fills before the band finally "Turned On" and started to do it's "Magic" It then it took ME 1-2 months to adjust...after that has been the easiest weight loss program I could ever ask for.....

I am so glad I did this......it changed (and saved) my life....

[wozzicat 36]

It took me 4-5 months and 3 good fills before the band finally "Turned On" and started to do it's "Magic" It then it took ME 1-2 months to adjust...after that has been the easiest weight loss program I could ever ask for.....

I am so glad I did this......it changed (and saved) my life....

Wow you are so lucky

[Pebbagirl 131]

YES! I SO felt that way for nearly 2 months. Now I'm 2.5 months out, have had two fills, and can definitely tell a difference. I know it's frustrating, but hang in there. It will become "real" for you soon.