New here! Scared

[mermie 0]

Hello everyone! I had my band placed on 9/5/08. I've only lost 21 lbs and have not lost any weight in the last week. I'm really feeling discouraged because 1/2 cup is not filling me up at meals and I'm feeling hungry between meals. My surgeon says I need a fill and have one scheduled for 10/24. Anyone else felt this way? I really could use some reassurance here. Pre-op weight 274. current weight 253. thanks

Meredith

[bellamabella 9]

hi!

i havent gotten my band yet..i got for my first info session next week. but i have to say

dont feel discourged. you have taken the right steps. i dont know you , but i already admire you for getting the band.

from what i have read, people on this site are amazing and supportive.

dont give up. because its people like you that give people like me hope.

[Melolo 0]

Hi and welcome,

Did you say you lost 21 lbs. Wow! You're doing pretty good. Did you loose the 21 lbs post-op? I would say you're going at a good pace. Better then my weight loss and I was banded 8/4/08. My lose so far is 16lbs so don't be down. Congrats on the 21lbs and may I encourage you to keep on keepin on.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Sure I haven't had a fill and I'm able to eat normally. I get my first fill tomorrow and I expect it should start to help me a good bit. Everything I lost was lost preop and then the 1st 2 weeks post op where I was on liquids. I've gained some back (some Water and I'm sure some fat) once I could eat mushies. But I'm not worried. It'll come back off again once I get the restriction and prolonged satiety that is the hallmark of the band.

[weightsmasher 0]

Don't give up. I did not loose any weight for 1 1/2 week, but I just stuck to eating the way I needed to and excercising and finally this week the scale has gone down. I did not believe it when people said that some weeks you loose pounds and others inches. But, I know believe it because during the week that I did not loose pounds I lost inches. My pants are starting to feel looser.

So, don't give up!!! Maybe, you can call your sergoen and ask to see if your fill can be done any sooner. Good luck!!

[Mrs. Bubba 0]

i agree with the rest..... You're doing fine. One thing I've learned from reading from everyone's posts, we are all a bit different and our loss is going to be different, too. the general concensus is that it is normal to be stalled a bit at times, and then for no real reason the weight goes down. It has happened to me twice now and will probably happen again. There are all sorts of factors, especially with us women... Water retention and Constipation are two big ones.... I thought I had a bad day yesterday. I ate more than normal, but not bad things.. I was expecting to see no loss or even a little gain, but surprisingly I was down a pound and a half... I was amazed and thrilled. It just goes to show that you have to live your life and do the best you can and trust that things will be going down, down, down all the time.. It may be a slow decline, but that is so much better than going the other way.... Best of luck to all... Maybe we'll get this all figured out by the time we get skinny!!!!! Julie

[Peanutband 0]

I am new to this as well but I have been reading this forum for about two weeks. I have readed that you normally don't lose anything until after your first fill. But I wish I have lost 21 lbs myself. I only lost 10 lbs on my own. I wish you all the best and I hope to be band in Dec 08 or Jan 09.

[mermie 0]

I've lost the 21lbs since my surgery. I know I'm impatient, but I just can't stand the thoughts of this not being successful. I've failed at everything else, I just can't fail at this too. Thank you so much for the encouragement. It means so much!!

[mermie 0]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. It means so much!!

[bellamabella 9]

you have come this far already, so nooo way have you failed:biggrin:

[Peanutband 0]

I feel the same way. I am so glad I found this site. Thanks.

[BethFromVA 5]

I've lost the 21lbs since my surgery. I know I'm impatient, but I just can't stand the thoughts of this not being successful. I've failed at everything else, I just can't fail at this too. Thank you so much for the encouragement. It means so much!!

Twenty-one pounds in a month!? Wow, you're doing fantastic!! Your body's just catching up. Weightloss can be like walking down stairs. Some weeks it's just a slightly wider step. :eek:

[Mom Of Twins 0]

WOW...you sound like me....I mean ...your stats... I was 285 and now 259. I was banded on Sept. 12th. Going for my first fill on Oct. 21st

I now have no restriction... I can eat anything......I am trying not too... It is hard. I cannot get below that 259 mark. My scale fluctuates.... So I am looking forward to the fill !!!!! I think you are 20 less than you were and that is fantastic....when we get depressed or out of sorts...we tend to eat bad ! Don't go there....if you have just start over tomorrow !!!! Stay strong !!!

[odizzydori 0]

You did excellent for you first month. But dont be discouraged with your first fill. You will fill restriction for just a few days to a week. But you will still be able to eat. Just remember to follow the program. Eat Proteins first, veggies next. Stay away from bread, rice, potatoes and Pasta and count the carbs. For best weight loss stay below 30 carbs a day. Veggies carbs dont count, but fruit carbs do. I am half way to my goal. I have had 3 fils and I now have restriction. The amount of restriction you have will depend on how much you doctor puts in your band. If you go off the program for a meal. Just get right back on, dont beat yourself up about it. We all stray off sometimes. The band won't fail you when you get restriction, but you can fail by eating the wrong things and gain weight. Good luck on your journey.

[kimmyv 0]

I haven't had my first fill yet either and am now feeling the hungries as well.... the "appetite" is back. I cannot wait to get REAL restriction-- next week! I know EXACTLY how you feel-- I am SO scared about falling into that abyss of eating because we just went thru weeks of liquids and pain and all that jazz--But you still lost 21 lbs-- I keep going up and down each day (yes-- I shouldn't be weighing every day but i am so excited and can't help myself). Think about it-- Any other diet we've ever been on--if some one said you could drop 21 pounds as quick as you have-- You KNOW you would have done it in a heart beat. This is a head start and you're beating me!

I am not hungry between meals either but the 4oz I am on is not "filling" me up right now--- It's a learning process. I drink hot tea to get me through it....

KEEP ROCKIN~!