struggling

[temmaddie 0]

Hi, my name is Tricia, and I had surgery bank on August 18th. I have 4cc's in a 9cc band. Problem? I have lost 20 pounds - all of which happened in September and October. The scale has not budged since. I do not have any restriction at all, and feel like I am still doing this on my own. It is getting scary, I don't want to gain that 20 back. Can I call and tell them I need a fill? How often is everyone else out there getting them? The most frustrating part is : yes, my close friends and family say they are seeing a difference, but I have had people at work ask if it is not working. It's kind of embarassing, even though I know I should not care!!! lol Any input would be appreciated!!

[Jodi_620 37]

You should see if you can scedule another fill. Everyone has to work up to the proper restriction which typically takes four or more fills to reach.

My first fill was six weeks post-op. My doctor has me come in once a month whether I need a fill or not but if I need a fill before that I can schedule it. I have had 5 fills and am finally at my sweet spot, My last fill was six weeks ago.

[temmaddie 0]

Thanks for the input, I will give my doctor a call and see if I can get scheduled for another fill. Everyone keeps saying what a difference it makes once you get the restriction, so I will just keep looking forward to that!! By the way - i see you are from Sterling. My husband and I lived in fairfax and a few other areas for 8 years, we came back towards pittsburgh after we had our daughter!! I miss it there - sometimes!! :confused_smile: Also, do you think it is a little harder for people who are under a certain weight to lose? If you don't mind - when did you have your surgery?

[temmaddie 0]

Oops! Sorry - I see the date of surgery was May 30th!

[Jodi_620 37]

Yes it really does make a difference when you get to your sweet spot.

I think that the more weight you have to lose the faster you lose at first. I weighed 234 and my weight loss has been consistent even now that I am approaching goal.

I am a transplant from PA too! I've been here for 20 years and still can't see myself going back to PA yet. (I grew up near Ebensburg, pretty depressed area)