dejongshy

One thing to keep in mind is that you might have lost some of the fat between the band and your stomach. I have had similar results, but I am keeping positive in thinking that I have lost and not gained. surgery weight: 201 Today's weight: 173 (finally broke the 175 mark).. :D :D :D :D :D :D

I did this for 1 week and it definitely helped... Good luck. Shy

Very interesting..... Goal weight is a very tough issue for me at this very moment. I always thought I would be happy when I reached 175lbs but not I am there. But, I still feel like I am 232lbs and I don't know what to do to change my minds body image. My final goal for weight is 150lbs but this survey says I should be 138 to 144 depending on body type but I feel this is to small, I am very frustrated and confused.... But very, very happy about my choice. Shy

The new warning is due to Spring Break coming up and all the college kids that flock to Mexico for parties... It was on the news here in Washington this week. I had no trouble when I was there. Shy

I bought mine at Walmart (90 pills for $15. Then I went to Costco and they had a bottle with 200 pills for $20. Go Costco.... On another note, I have been having regular BM's since starting these.... Sorry touchy subject. shy

Hang in there. I went through the same thing..... I actually have 3.5 in a 4.0 band. I would get a fill and then drop 10lbs and then nothing... Then I would get another fill and everything was great and would loose 5-10lbs and then nothing..... I have started really working on making sure that I am getting really good proteins for everything including snacks and it has helped. I am down to 173lbs so it will be slow and I would really like one more small fill because I can eat some bread products again (that is my tell). Just be patient and keep strong.... You will get there, you don't want to have too much too fast because you could hurt the band.... Shy

So I started taking these yesterday and I am telling you that I have already been able to tell a difference..... I can't wait for the long term effects. And even though they are large I haven't had any trouble taking them either, but they did scare me at first. Thanks for the info Jazzy Jude shy

Jazzy Jude Oh my gosh the pills are the size of a small child.... Have you ever had trouble swallowing them? Shy

One thing to keep an eye on at this point is how many inches you loose. I didn't loose alot during this time but I was shrinking inches... shy

I didn't, but I didn't gain any weight either. I have heard of people that have gained weight after being on solids. I didn't start loosing until my 2nd and 3rd fill. shy

I've had no problems, and I would do it again in a heart beat. I haven't lost extremely fast but I am just at my sweet spot fill wise and it is amazing how good it feels not to be hungry all the time.

I am from the Tri-Cities and I choose to drive to Marysvill for my fills. I love NW fill Management. They are great. I wish it was easier to get across the mountains during the winter but I just have to be patient. Shy

I have heard this great story from Robin. She is very proud of you both. shy

I love the ladies at NW fills. They are very good. Shy

Wow, I love Saltines but if I even look at one I PB. This has happened to me even before I had good restriction. I agree with Lisa. shy

Name: Shy Age: 30 Band date: 07/1/08 Height: 5'6" Highest weight: 232lbs Surgery weight: 201lbs Current weight: 180 lbs Goal: 150 lbs

I understand the frustration. My sister and I were banded at the same time and it has taken me 4 fills to get to what I believe is my sweet spot (3.5). My sister on the other hand only took 2 fills (2.5 cc). I was feeling the same doubts that you are explaining but not what I have a good fill I can see/feel the difference. And although I haven't lost anything this past week I feel like I am loosing inches because my clothes are fitting me better. You should do ca measurement comparison of pre-band and now and I bet you will be shocked.... Best of luck. Shy

Kelly My mom and dad went through something similar before surgery. My dad was such and ASS! When I sat down and talked to him about it he said he was worried that she was going to get skinny and leave him. Now that she has dropped 190lbs they are like teenagers, yuk..... Give him time.... Have you taken him to an informational meeting. That really helped my dad understand why it is hard for overweight people to loose and how the band works. As for myself, it really hasn't affected my marriage other than my husband doesn't like it when I eat something that doesn't go down. He was very worried that it would limit what he was able to eat but I work really hard to make him a normal meal and I eat around that. shy

Amada That is one of the reasons that they say you still have to work with the band. You will have to learn the difference between head hunger and real hunger. This is a difficult time for me aswell, and I just have to be strong and not allow myself to indulge. Also try having something warm to drink before you eat lunch that way you can eat more easily. Good luck, keep up the hard work. Shy

So I just thought this was funny.... I officially am listed as overweight on the BMI scale at 180 not obese..... What a great non scale victory.... Everyone keep up the hard work... Shy

I was actually told not to lay down for at least 30 min. Shy

I should also state that Dr. O trained my mothers doctor but he wouldn't touch us for fills because we were done in Mexico....

Actually the US doctors don't like the fact that we paid 1/2 price. My mothers doctor raised his prices by $9,000 in one year. Outrageous..... Shy

I love the ladies at fill management Northwest.... They fill both myself and my sister and are just great.... Shy

The new band is not really that different from the old band. My mothers doctor installed the old band and before we had surgery she asked him what the difference is. He told her the new band has more surface area that expands (not much). The other thing that I didn't like was that it has some type of metal band, and she was told some people have had it go off at the airport so you have to carry paperwork (don't quote me on that). I wouldn't want to have to explain this every time I go through metal detectors.... Shy