banded 5/20/08 need help

sunniechavez · September 12, 2008

I was banded on 5/20/08 I have lost about 40 pnds so far but in the

last 6 weeks I have been really hungry. I can eat about almost anything

I dont think my dr tightened my band enough last time,or Iam afraid that

there might be a problem I do get sick on some things but not often.

Its hard for me because I dont have a support system where I live. I live

1hr and 1/2 from my surgeon.My dr has a great bedside manner but he

really dosent explain alot. He just tells me I am doing find . I dont think

I have been really productive with my weight loss this time I gained 2 pnds

and lost it . I hope my Dr dosent give me a problem on Tuesday when I

see him. Has anyone eles out there had these problems ?:sad:

JenBuffaloNY · September 12, 2008

How many fills have you had since being banded?

I only have had 1 fill since my July surgery I go for my second fill in 2 weeks from what Iam hearing it takes a couple fills before feeling the restriction I know it gets discouraging but dont give up it gets better so thats what I hear :sad:

sunniechavez · September 12, 2008

First I would like to say hi to you I am from NY as well I live in KIngston

which is about 1 hr & 1/2 from NYC. I have been Fill 2x since my surgery

I am hoping he will fill it again on Tuesday . We will see .Keep in touch and

let me know how you are doing . :lol:

jacobsmomyatta · September 23, 2008

we were banded the same day & i have also lost only 40lbs! i feel hungry all the time also & i have felt seriously discouraged lately! i have never questioned my decision to be banded but i think without support it doesnt work as well! i dont know what to do but i really know i MUST immediately get an fill or this is never gonna work! i will let you know my progress & i hope you will do the same for me... good luck & i will be your support team if u need me! :confused:

MeltingChocolat · September 23, 2008

I too was banded this day. The last time I say my surgeon, he asked me about my hunger and while I had good restriction, he gave me a small fill to help with the hunger. It has worked.