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[Lauren May 0]

Hi All

I wanted to join up. I got banded on 19 May in Dublin and had my first fill on 16 June (5.5mls). I've found the month between surgery and fill very hard and frustrating with the weight loss really really slow. Anyone else have this problem in the beginning?

Thanks

LM

[ahooge 0]

welcome to the neighborhood. i work in san antonio, texas and we've several ibm consultants from dublin. charming folks.

hope you enjoy the frienships you'll form here.

since my insurance made me do 6 months doctor-supervised diet prior to approving the band, i had already dealt with a lot of that "first month frustration" that you have dealt with. that 6 months i thought was a curse turned out to be a real blessing.

wish you much success and many of your own blessings on your journey.

[ailbhe 1]

Hi All

I wanted to join up. I got banded on 19 May in Dublin and had my first fill on 16 June (5.5mls). I've found the month between surgery and fill very hard and frustrating with the weight loss really really slow. Anyone else have this problem in the beginning?

Thanks

LM

Hi there. I found the first 2/3 weeks great as I was fortunate to have restriction from the swelling. Then the week or two before the fill weight loss stopped totally. After the fill I had great loss for the first week or so and it dwindled again. After my second fill I have begun losing steadily. It feels slow but it really isn't. I have just hit 3 stone loss and I was banded 4 months ago next week. It feels like forever since the surgery but it isn't and I know it will take time. We all wanted an instant fix, especially after going through so much, but that doesn't happen. It will still take time.

You will see a small improvement after each fill until you get to your optimum fill and then you will see steady progress.

Best of luck.

Edited June 20, 2008 by ailbhe

[Elsie 0]

Hi All

I wanted to join up. I got banded on 19 May in Dublin and had my first fill on 16 June (5.5mls). I've found the month between surgery and fill very hard and frustrating with the weight loss really really slow. Anyone else have this problem in the beginning?

Thanks

LM

Hi Lauren May, Welcome to LBT!! Unlike you I didnt find the month between the op and first fill too bad but the month between the first and second fill was a killer. You seemed to have got a really big first fill. Where did you get the band done? How are you feeling now?

Elsie