Four months out

[Guest cramped]

Hi,

I was banded four months ago. I'm having some struggles being too tight, but won't go into it more until I get acquainted and read some posts here.

I'm doing well with the weight loss...and am down fifty pounds.

It's no easy ride though.

[donali 57]

Hi Cramped -

Although it is no "easy" ride, you should not be struggling with being too tight. You'll find lots of information here in previous posts on why being too tight is NOT the way to go. We look forward to more details on your situation when you feel comfortable sharing.

[Guest Patricia]

Hi cramped. I had my lapband surgery on Sept. 29th, 2005. I am just learning.

My first filling was bad. The dr.'s assisstant missed the port. So I went a whole month without filling. I have lost only 20 lbs. Sometimes discouraged

[Guest Patricia]

Hello! I had my lapband surgery on Sept. 29, 2005. The dr.'s assisstant missed

my port the first month. Since then I have seen the surgeion and he puts 1.4 in the port. I am not losing much. It has been 20 lbs. Help?

[La_madam 20]

Cramped..please get acquainted with reading the posts..becasue great weight loos at the expense of being too tight has its risks. I would hate to see you lose your band due to being too tight.

If you feel this is not an easy ride, I am curious to find out why? I hope soon you feel comfortable to share with us so maybe some of us here can offer you some guidance and support through this difficult time you are having

[La_madam 20]

hi cramped

being too tight is not healthy to you and the longevity of your band. don't be foolish. read and learn cuz too tight means possible frequent pb's and frequent pbs can lead to slippage.

[Alexandra 55]

Patricia, why don't you start a new thread and tell us a little bit about yourself? 20 lbs is 20 lbs, hey, so you have a lot to Celebrate. Your opportunity for success with the band is not over. Now you have a fill so you may be learning about life with restriction? How are things going for you now?