Frustrated

jenn325 · July 17, 2008

Okay - I was banded on June 24th. Everything went smashingly well in my healing - except that I gained back 3 of the 10 pounds I'd lost. SO I called up the doctor and they scheduled me for an early fill. I went in and they withdrew the air and put in 4 cc into my AP 10 band. I was gagging, so they took one ccout - I was able to swallow Water easily and I left. (Super nice nurse - did the fill without ultrasound or anything - got in the port on the first try.) Well - I was on the liquids for two days, then mushies for a day (they said three but to try and see how solids went). Well guess what - I can eat anything again. I have another fill scheduled for one month, but they said to come back in two weeks if I gain ore weight. I'm really frustrated because I am alwasy hungry, I've been working out like never before, and I have been drinking bottles of water everyday. I am trying to kepp everything healthy, but I have had a cookie or two. UGHHH.... I hate this. I know my doctor said they put in the band then they "turn it on". What if this doesn't work? I eat - I burp really long and....I'm hungry again. :confused2: Total - I've lost 7 pounds in the last 4 weeks. Is anyone else having issues like this. I keep thinking, "Oh my goodness, it's not working, I'm going to be fat forever."

maguirre67 · July 17, 2008

at least your losing i got banded june 30th havent lost anything in a week i dont go for my first fill till aug 13th

rcruz · July 17, 2008

Okay - I was banded on June 24th. Everything went smashingly well in my healing - except that I gained back 3 of the 10 pounds I'd lost. SO I called up the doctor and they scheduled me for an early fill. I went in and they withdrew the air and put in 4 cc into my AP 10 band. I was gagging, so they took one ccout - I was able to swallow Water easily and I left. (Super nice nurse - did the fill without ultrasound or anything - got in the port on the first try.) Well - I was on the liquids for two days, then mushies for a day (they said three but to try and see how solids went). Well guess what - I can eat anything again. I have another fill scheduled for one month, but they said to come back in two weeks if I gain ore weight. I'm really frustrated because I am alwasy hungry, I've been working out like never before, and I have been drinking bottles of Water everyday. I am trying to kepp everything healthy, but I have had a cookie or two. UGHHH.... I hate this. I know my doctor said they put in the band then they "turn it on". What if this doesn't work? I eat - I burp really long and....I'm hungry again. :confused2: Total - I've lost 7 pounds in the last 4 weeks. Is anyone else having issues like this. I keep thinking, "Oh my goodness, it's not working, I'm going to be fat forever."

I AM SO right there with you!!!! I have gained back 5lbs and am very depressed and hungry, very hungry!! And I am getting frustrated....

Twilight · July 17, 2008

Oh dear! I remember your frustration. You have entered bandster hell. It's an ugly place to be and so disheartening. But try not to panic.

For the first month or so you need to concentrate on healing. It isn't time to worry about the scale. You may have a band but it hasn't been put to work yet. It will soon enough but it is so important for the band to "seat" itself correctly. Take it easy on yourselves. You have taken an enormous first step and are well on your way.

Try to take a deep breath and remember that this is going to take some adjustments. You chose a WLS that is not a one size fits all and you are still being "fitted". You will get there. Work on your eating habits...as in Protein, then veggies, then fruit, then carbs.....no drinking within 30 mins of meals....and before you eat ask yourself if you are truly "hungry". Those skills are so important if you are going to be successful. Focus on the habits and not on the scale.< /p>

You are well on your way....it's just going to take a little time. Good luck!

mss · July 17, 2008

Do a search on here for bandster hell. People often don't feel a significant change in the amount they can eat or how hungry they feel until they have had a few fills. The early stages of getting your band are more to give your body time to adjust to having the band so none of you are alone in your experiences.

sheemac32 · July 17, 2008

I was banded on May 5th and have only lost 10 lbs since surgery had some complications but finally had my first fill on July 1st and thought I would have some restriction and have none calling for a early appt also.

Frustrated here too. I keep trucking and hope it gets better. Good luck on your journey a look out for ya.

Shee:thumbup:

juliegeraci · July 17, 2008

Hi Jenn, you need to be patient with fills. It can take several to reach optimal level of restriction. Sometimes its as little as .1 ccs. If he took out 1 cc then maybe your sweet spot is .5 or .8 more. Good luck with your fills and weight loss. Julie from CA.