Any September bandsters out there???

[Gone4Now 4]

I was banded on the 5th of Sept, had 2 cc's on Oct 12th, and now I can eat just about anything. I am still losing but I bounce a few pounds and if I'm on my period - nothing goes away.

At my first fill, the doctor wanted me to get my 2nd after I'd lost 40 pounds. That's a third of the weight I want to lose, and I kept thinking I couldn't do that on my own. I have very little restriction right now and I'm worried that I won't be able to keep not eating all that I want.

So, I made the appt for next Mon for a second fill. I need the restriction, and it's the reason why I went through surgery.

I'm hoping the 2nd will be my sweet spot...wish me luck!

[NM Sunshine 1]

Voon

I thought we are supose to get fills once a month until we hit the sweet spot. I'm getting my fills in TJ Mexico. That is why I am slow at getting them...airfare and 150mile drive.

I had my 1st fill on Oct 25. I don't feel restriction and can eat about anything.

[Gone4Now 4]

Sunshine,

I'm not sure why my doc said that. I was shocked at first because losing 40 pounds isn't an easy task, but thought, "Well, he knows what he's doing." Since the visit I'm down about 10 pounds, but it's been hard! I'm hungry all the time, and I can eat! I'm not eating what I could, though because I didn't go through all the trouble of surgery just to fail at another diet. I know I can't keep the good fight up for very long because in the long-term I'm weak. I've dropped 35 total (from pre-diet to now) and I'm still 120 pounds to my goal. That's discouraging to me and sometimes I get a little depressed.

Thus, the doctor's appointment next Monday!! :Banane20: To hell with waiting 40 pounds!

How are you doing in your long time gaps between fills? Is it easy for you, or do you feel like you'd be better off with fills more often?

Also, what was your first fill? Did you get more because you knew it'd be a while before your next one, or did the doc decide?

[NM Sunshine 1]

VOON

My doctor had wanted me to get a fill sooner than I did. I'd waited about 6 weeks before getting my first fill. I had lost 14 pounds but gained 8 back before that fill. Now I've taken off 4 of the 8 pounds leaving me with a total of only 10 pounds lost since banding. I've only had the one fill and am now :hungry: most of the time. I think I would be better off with more fills. Because of the cost of airfare I need to set my fills up 3 weeks in advance. I probably should find me a doc closer but I love my TJ doc and he gives me a fill whenever I feel like I need one.

[juliacleone 1]

juliacleone......which book? WOuld like to read it.

I had my first fill yesterday, got 4cc's, have had slight nausea at times but nothing major. It is soooo hard going back to liquids after eating, I THINK I need to eat buut no real hunger.....habits are so hard to lose.

It is a book that us fill centers gives out (WELL AFTER i pay them 499.00 for my my first fill!!!) The support person said it will be like a bible for me...I need one. I am really dissapointed in myself that I can't seem to remember to slow down and chew!! I am working on it though.

Cleone

[mandi78 3]

Voon and Sunshine-I'm having the same problem you are having. I've had my first fill and feel no restriction. I can eat anything and most of the time, I can eat almost as much as before the band. It's very frustrating. I haven't lost a pound in over a month. I haven't gained though so I am glad for that. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one and looking forward to my 2nd fill next week. I'm gonna ask for a BIG one! LOL

[NM Sunshine 1]

Mandi

Just checked the scale and I have gained a pound :omg::cry:sick

Going to go on Protein for the day. That may be a way to go until I can get my fill.

[Steph174 0]

I'm working on all of the insurance requirements and hopefully will be getting my band in September!

[naomi.j 1]

hello im having my gastric band done 24 september im from uk but im goin to belguim for the op its cheaper im scared:ohmy: and excited:lol: at the same time x