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This is normal what you are experiencing right now. You should have a empty band at this point and this time is for healing and not weight loss which is nice if you do lose right now but no big deal if you don't. Don't beat yourself up. You are exactly right. If it is so easy to eat right then why get the band in the first place? I don't want to live my life on a strict diet. I do eat right but I also enjoy eating a slice of pizza with my family on occasion and I don't feel bad about it. I don't want to constantly be counting calories, fat grams, etc. for the rest of my life. I take each day as a gift and make the most of it. I would suggest talking to your Dr. about a fill sooner than 2 weeks. After my surgery I did have some restriction but after my food stages I could eat about 1-2 cups of food.Even though this was a large amount for a bander, it was significantly smaller than before surgery and my Dr. knew I was struggling and he told me it would get better after each fill. He was right. After my first fill I could only eat about 1 and 1/2c. then #2 fill is now around 3/4 to 1 cup. Just be careful about certain foods that can cause you to PB because that isn't pleasant. I'll tell what my Dr. told me last week, everyone is different and something that works for one person might not work for you so don't compare yourself to others and become discouraged.

This is a life long journey that we are truly blessed to be traveling so overlook those who choose to criticize and judge instead of uplifting and supporting. Good luck to you and keep us posted.:)

Thanks so much. I will call my doctor tomorrow to find out if I can come in for a fill earlier than 5/6 weeks. I hope he agrees!

By the way, the good news is that the scale started moving down again. I think this is due to exercise. Either way, I'll take it lol.

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I've read all your responses, and I agree with all the folks telling you this is totally NORMAL! I had the same experience and I was totally freaked out too....it actually took me a couple fills and a little unfill to get to just the right place. I didn't lose weight well until that point either. Regarding the "judgemental" posts out there....ridiculous. If we all had will power, we wouldn't have needed to do this to begin with! The band forces a change in the way you eat until (after months) you finally start relaxing and feeling okay with it. You will actually have to train yourself to understand your body will survive with the small amounts you'll be eating. I literally remember trying to force food down because I thought I needed it. It's an evolutionary process....but have no fear, you won't be able to eat like that for long! And when you hit that place, beware.....it is depressing at first, but that is a whole nother thread!

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