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I have had my second fill for a total of 5 cc. I have gained and lost the same 10 lbs. I lose it around the time I get a fill. Then, gain it back. It seems my lap band only encourages me to eat everything bad for me. I cannot eat healthy food, but chips and chocolate go down great.

I have been fighting my weight so long I am sick of diets, which obviously don't work. I thought the lap band would help, but so far Nada.

The person doing my fills keeps telling me crazy things like exercising is not a way to lose weight. You don't lose weight by exercising. The best exercise is a 10 min walk in the sun light. Give me a break. If that is what it took I would a stick woman every Saturday that I work all day in my yard.

A little frustrated this morning, which makes the chocolate look all the more appealing! Looks like I may pack on more weight instead of losing.

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Is it possible you are too tight? I don't know from personal experience yet, I have had 2 fills and still have only a little restriction. I have read alot about people gaining weight if they are too tight (because like you said you can't eat healthy food). Just a thought!

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Beagle, can you eat solid Protein? If not, you are too tight. If so then you may need another fill. It is quite common if you have a 10cc band to take about 7 ccs or more. Good luck.

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Guest Leslie2Lose

The chips turn to dust when they hit your stomach...that is why they go down with no problem. It sounds like you are too tight. You may want to call your doctor to do a small un-fill. If you are eating the wrong things (junk) and can't keep down Proteins then you are too tight.

I am a huge advocate for exercise, though I just started back myself. No exercise alone will not make you lose weight, but you lose weight by burning more calories than you consume. Exercise will help you do that as well as tone your body and help build and sustain muscle mass. You want to be losing fat, not muscle.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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I know it can be so hard. We have all struggled for so long!

It seems like you might want the band to lose the weight for you. Really, the band is just a tool, and we still have to do the work.

I have not had any fills yet because I am enjoying that I can eat most foods still. I do get hungry and I really have to watch what I eat and how much. But I am looking at the band as a tool to help me make decisions - to help me think about slowing down and to think about portions.

I don't want to go through getting sick and not being able to get any "real" food down. I want to make sure I have enough energy to enjoy life and my family.

You are saying you want the lap band to work - so you have to let it do what it is supposed to do. The purpose of banding is not restriction. It is the achievement of satiety.

Alot of people stop losing weight when their band is too tight (because they are eating liquid or soft calories), your pouch is stretched, or high calorie Snacks.

Good luck!

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I had my surg in feb had 1 fill and only lost 20 pounds doc told me need to lose more weight before he will give me another fill im so upset i eat all day gained 4 ponds back.

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I had my surg in feb had 1 fill and only lost 20 pounds doc told me need to lose more weight before he will give me another fill im so upset i eat all day gained 4 ponds back.

what kind of a stupid comment is that for him to make!!! If you were restricted enough you wouldn't be gaining the weight!! Com on I've never heard anything so ridiculous in my life. You need another doctor. My doctor gauges how many fills you get by your weightloss. If I don't lose I get a fill, simple.

sharon:thumbdown::sad:

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Don't get to frustrated. I was in the same boat. I have found some creative ways to eat better. High protien smoothies. Where I live they have this wonderful cafe called Tropical smoothie Cafe. They make these high Protein smoothies. They are awesome. (They even have a happy hour LOL...) I can eat almost anything I want now but just a few bites at a time then I wait 10 minutes and take another bite or two. It takes me a good 30+ minutes to eat a meal. Just be patient. I am down 37 pounds and I am only 8 weeks post-op. And exercise is the best thing you can do for yourself.. Good Luck..

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I have had my second fill for a total of 5 cc. I have gained and lost the same 10 lbs. I lose it around the time I get a fill. Then, gain it back. It seems my lap band only encourages me to eat everything bad for me. I cannot eat healthy food, but chips and chocolate go down great.

I have been fighting my weight so long I am sick of diets, which obviously don't work. I thought the lap band would help, but so far Nada.

The person doing my fills keeps telling me crazy things like exercising is not a way to lose weight. You don't lose weight by exercising. The best exercise is a 10 min walk in the sun light. Give me a break. If that is what it took I would a stick woman every Saturday that I work all day in my yard.

A little frustrated this morning, which makes the chocolate look all the more appealing! Looks like I may pack on more weight instead of losing.

Hi there,

I'm at 6cc and not losing either. Never thought I'd be one who wouldn't lose. It's been almost 6 months and 3 fills now. I lost 25 right away and have gained about 5 back. For the most part, I've been sitting at 235lbs.

I actually go see my surgeon today. I'm eating less than I was before surgery. I had a serious sugar addiction before surgery and that's gone. Although I am starting to return to bad habits mostly because I feel defeated. Seems like this isn't working for me. I have FMS and work two jobs, so getting in a good workout is difficult. But I'm willing to. I'd just like to see some results again.

Please let me know if you get any answers, and I will let you know what my surgeon says to me today.

Thanks for posting.

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