Losing weight, No PBing, Slime, or Stuck

[Jachut 487]

As the weight loss sort of slowed and I needed to be tighter, the pb's and sliming did start but they are NOT a part of my daily, or even weekly existence. They're very few and far between. You are indeed normal and probably a tad lucky.

My early journey for the first year was just like that, I hardly needed any fill and I lost weight steadily (albeit a bit slower than others).

Enjoy it! You can always get a fill when you need it and yes, that may bring on a few episodes but they dont need to happen frequently!

[sparker1 0]

I think I'm misunderstanding something someplace. Does just having the band in place cause weight loss? When I read some of the posts, it sounds like some of you are losing weight without a first fill. Is that right, or am I just not understanding? I am not banded yet, but am going for my first visit with a surgeon on the 17th. That is one question I'll add to my list.

Thanks

[SugarBean 0]

Having the band in place gives you some restriction. "Just having the band in place" does not cause you to lose weight. You could eat all the wrong things and gain weight with the band in place.

Some people do not feel alot of restriction and want a fill soon after being banded. Before my first fill, I was lucky and felt some restriction. I was able to eat small amounts (about 1 - 1/2 cups), I was not hungry between meals, and I was losing weight.

Eventually I started getting more hungry between meals. When I got my first fill I felt more restricted. I could eat about 3/4 - 1 cup of food at a time.

I am at a point now, that I need a fill. I am hungry between meals and find myself eating more and not really losing.

[hollyberries 2]

Having the band in place gives you some restriction. "Just having the band in place" does not cause you to lose weight. You could eat all the wrong things and gain weight with the band in place.

Some people do not feel alot of restriction and want a fill soon after being banded. Before my first fill, I was lucky and felt some restriction. I was able to eat small amounts (about 1 - 1/2 cups), I was not hungry between meals, and I was losing weight.

Eventually I started getting more hungry between meals. When I got my first fill I felt more restricted. I could eat about 3/4 - 1 cup of food at a time.

I am at a point now, that I need a fill. I am hungry between meals and find myself eating more and not really losing.

Sugar Bean...where did you get the I lost 75lbs Star...I would like to get one for losing 100lbs.

Thanks,

Cindy

[JudyAnticola 2]

I think I'm misunderstanding something someplace. Does just having the band in place cause weight loss? When I read some of the posts, it sounds like some of you are losing weight without a first fill. Is that right, or am I just not understanding? I am not banded yet, but am going for my first visit with a surgeon on the 17th. That is one question I'll add to my list.

Thanks

At least two of the ladies I exercise with have not had a fill and are quite successful with losing. I am being banded this week, and I hope not to have a fill for some time. The band does come with some saline in it I believe. Of course it will work without a fill, because it is still giving you that smaller pouch. I think the key is to follow ALL directions closely.

[Jachut 487]

I lost about 30lb before my first fill.

DH on the other hand lost about 15lb then has stalled. He is definitely going to need good restriction before he loses.

[SugarBean 0]

Hollyberries - Weight Loss Glitters You can get a star at this website.