Got my second fill...

I just got my second fill today and I had only lost 1 pound with the first one..will this next fill give me a lot more restriction?? I want to be a loser! Any suggestions?? Thanks! Tasha

Good Luck Tasha!!!!! I hope this fill works better for you than your first one did. Shawn M.

I had my second fill and I now can feel a bit of pressure if I eat too fast or too much. Now I know what you are saying about the slowness of our weight loss. This is what I have discovered. We are lap banders and we are going to lose weight slower than the bypass patients and we really have to work so hard and use more self control because we don't really get sick from eating things we shouldn't eat. I have been kick boxing and using the treadmill. We have to excercise and keep moving and drink water water water! I gave up diet coke altogether, it was so hard but I have done it. Aspertame slows down the metabolism and we shouldn't consume it. Splenda is so much better. I also have noticed I lose more inches than pounds because of the weight training I do and medicine ball training. So my suggestions are to get moving, eat more often and eat the protein first then the veggie, chew it really well. Drink lots of water. Take your vitamins. Good Luck! Love Jackie

Hi Tasha! I just had my second fill on the 23rd, as well. I'm finally feeling some restriction!!!! My loss has basically been nonexistant, so I'm hopeful for this fill, too. Good luck. Let us know how you are doing! Donna B.

Tasha well i go for my second fill on 2/03 so i guess i will not be pigging out at the superbowl party i am haveing LOL ...that is a good thing right ??? =) How much have you lost allready i am only at 17 pounds so far ...And i feel like i am a failer sometimes ....Just seams like i should be at 25 or something by now ya know Laura

Hi Laura! I've only lost about 12lbs so far. My surgery was 11-17-06. I thought 'd be losing faster, but not so...I hear ya though as far as thinking I should've lost more by now. I have good days and bad days, but today wasn't such a great day! LOL I've been exercising everyday, but only for the last three days and it has made me feel better, but I'm ready to get into some smaller clothes, girl!!! Tasha