Not losing weight

I had a band placed on April 11. My starting weight was 226. In May, I was 216, but in June, I was 217. I don't feel the restrictions that I hear so many talking about. I can eat, and I also saw a program on WE about another woman who had the same problem and was told she needed to replace her band. Has anyone else had this problem? I followed the diet as directed, but I am able to get food down and don't feel the nausea or tightness I have heard others say they have. I had a small fill in May, and then a 1 cc fill in June. Does anyone else have this problem?

You may want to try posting this on the lap band message board. We are mostly RNYers here. I did some research on the lap band. Maybe you need another fill?. I am sorry that you are having trouble. Best wishes to you... Rachel

Rachel: Thanks for the advice...I did just that. I sure appreciate it!

Hi Lisa Well, you know bandsters don't lose weight as quickly as RNYers. Still it seems that if you are not feeling "restricted" maybe you need another fill. Hope the Bandster site helps you out. Don't be too discouraged though it will work. I have a girlfriend who has lost a significant amount with her band. Good Luck and stay dedicated. Nancy from California