Frustrated!

 Had surgery a month ago and I am finally on solid foods sorta.  Now I am gaining weight and have gained two pound in two days.  Was this really worth it?  Anyone have this issue?  I am walking everyday and now I am hungry all the time.  I am afraid to go get my first fill of my band.  Not sure what to do or where to turn.

I understand your frustration, but there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of with your first fill.  It is relatively painless...a slight ***** and it is over. 

You need to get the fill....to progress along your weight loss journey.

Please let me know what your concerns are, and perhaps I can help put you at ease!

Hi Brandon---looks like you are very close to goal.  Keep up the good work.  Julia

Thanks for noticing Julia...I am now only 15 pounds from my goal.  I have come so far...it has been an incredilbe journey. 

Did have an episode with my band the last two weeks, and had to get a slight unfill today.  Liked the rapid escalation of weight, but just couldn't eat, which I know isn't good for me.  Now back to "normal" and hope the weight loss continues. 

I have not given myself a timeline for the loss, just know that I will get there eventually. And that is fine by me.  I love going shopping for clothes now....seeing the reflection in the mirror is so strange.  But finally, I am beginning to see myself for what I am, not the fat person that was there.  You understand?

Brandon, you are also right at that 100 pound loss point! That must be exciting for you.  I agree you do need to be able eat the good stuff, protein etc.  I know what you mean about the mirrors.  I have been known to deliberatly walk in front of one at times now!!!  I too, see myself for what I am  most of the time but then there are times that I see a heavier person in the mirror but not back to where I started from at least.  You will certainly get the rest of your weight off and then the goal is to keep it off.  That is where the support of others is important.  Happy New Year!  Julia

Julia, look at you!!!  Love your new avitar pix!!

Hi Trisha---Sorry to hear that you insurance has changed and your surgery is cancelled.  That is really too bad you didn't know sooner and could have scheduled it before January.  I hope the new insurance works well for you.  What about Cobra with your old company for a month.  My new avitar is my little grandaughter born on Novemeber 1st.  She was about 24 hours old then.  She has got my heart tied up!  Julia

 Thanks,
I am worried that things will get stuck.  The shot will hurt.  That it just won't work all together.  I have failed so many times trying to lose weight that I wonder if this is just another one of those things.  I want the weight gone now which I know is impossible but still the frustration is still there.  I don't know how much I have lost since surgery cuz I refuse to look at the scale, I don't want to be disappointed.  I know I have lost some because my clothes fit different now then before surgery.  Just an over all frustration of not knowing if this is working, am I doing things right, or am I going to fail at this too.

Remember, if you have an unfilled band there is no restriction and all that is keeping you from gaining weight is will power.  It can take several fills before you hit your sweet spot.  The band is slow weightloss for the long term.  Remember all the reasons you had at the start, they are still there.  Learn to work with your band.  Protein and veggies, low carbs, and lots of water.  Check out the lap band forum.  What you are going through is "Banster Hell" and is normal.  We all go through this, there are lots of us.  Fills are pretty painless, but you could ask the doctor to numb the area. Hang in there.

 Thanks for the great advice and making me realize that your right all my reasons are still there.  What is banster hell?  Just feel like I am the only one having problems or that is frustrated all the time with the slow weight loss.  I hear in support group all these people that have lost so much and here I am on the low end.  I won't even look at the scale just I know I would be disappointed.  I have a fill on the 22nd and hate shots and that is why I am scared of the fill.  I know it has to be done.
Thanks again.