three week blues

Im just having a tough time. I can eat anything I want... and feel very little restriction and am always hungry... im behaving for the most part... but seriously what the hell did I pay all this money for anyways... sorry... just venting... I know three weeks out is nothing and that once I have my first fill... I should do better but Im pissed that nothing has changed... PISSED! clearly im not the most patient child in the bunch.

BUT i still:


LOVE MY BANDLOVE MY BANDLOVE MY BANDLOVE MY BANDLOVE MY BANDLOVE MY BAND

Oh yeah, I definitely know what you're going through. Only difference is I felt this 2 months after the surgery. I kinda felt as though I still had to do everything myself, and If I could do that, then I wouldn't need the surgery in the first place. There is anger, especially when you read, " I'm 100 pounds down and trying to figure out whether to buy a bikini or one piece". Now I know that sounds like envy, and it was on my part but I wanted to hear more of my struggles and who felt the same as I did. So I'm hear to tell you, I hear you and your feelings are shared by many. We just have to learn to live happily with our bands. They are here to help us, so lets let them help us. You haven't had your first fill yet, so you won't feel restriction. That's normal. It's hard the first couple weeks but it gets better. This is a long journey, this weight loss ride. We're going to have good and bad days. Hang in there, take it one day at a time. Your journey is shared by many, you're not alone.

This is a normal thing.  The next would should get a fill.  It two visits before I go my first fill.  I got a fill each time and it took about a total of 4 cc before I know it was working.  You will know when your at that point.  Good luck  RERE

Hey Kathy,  I had the same thoughts about a week ago, at my third week.  Then I lost 3 pounds and that's inspired me again.  I am always worried that I've stretched something, or slipped something or eaten too much, as I don't feel any restriction either.  The worst part is that my surgeon is 3 hours away and I can't just pop in for a consult.  I'm not really that hungry but if I am I revert to an Optifast as they really fill me up.  Perhaps that would help you too?  Keep us posted on your progress and remember our journey is just starting and I wish strength and patience for you.  All the best, Karol

(((HUGS))) Good old buyers remorse ! LOL  we all have had it at times! It may take more than one fill to feel much if any difference so patience is one thing you gotta make peace with . ( I know it is hard)  The first little bit after surgery you do kind of have to do it on your own which is frutrating since you feel like....why did I go thru  all this to diet again? But things will change !!!! Hang in there :)

I know exactly how you feel.  I've been a liitle frustrated myself.  My surgery was December 21 this year.  Before the surgery  I lost 14 pounds on liquids then 3 weeks later gained 4 back  due to the light restriction and a little extra stress eating.   I had my first fill February 9th so in 6 weeks I lost 6 plus the 3 I had gained making it 24 pounds in 4 months.
  The fill definitely helps with portion control. Its been a learning curve as well for instance, like something you can chew until your jaws hurts is best to go ahead and spit it out  otherwise you will experience a symptom of hyrdophobia (foaming at the mouth).  What can I say I have to learn thing the hard way. This is going to be an incredible journey and I do like having the band.  I love reading the postive and learning experiences everyone has

i am getting a second fill in two weeks my surgeon has me nervous about it because he keeps saying " we  are really going to tighten you up."  Guess that is what this is about.

Over all I think you will be happy with how the fill starts working for you.   I hate to quote cliche"s but this is a Marathon not a sprint.   I soooo wi**** was a sprint : )

I know exactly how you feel!! I had surgery 07th March, so I am 2 1/2 weeks, out lost pre op 10 pounds, in my first week on liquids I lost another 5 pounds, and now that I am on soft food-boom! Gained 2 pounds :(( That is so so frustrating but I am looking forward to my first fill on April 20th, fingers cross the weight goes down then, and till then I will just have to watch very carefully how much I am eating..:(

Thanks everyone! I so appreciate all your words of advice and hearing about your personal experiences.

I do love my band. I am eating way less than before. But im not losing. thats frustating... partly because I paid so much money, and partly because I have a boyfriend who wants to see results...and doesn't understand the marathon perspective...

maybe someone creative could write an article aimed towards the partners of us who have embarked on this journey... hmm... i wish I had more time...