FINALLY....working after 4 fills!!!!

Hip · 01-24-2008, 01:45 PM

Hi guys and gals...its been a while. I got Surgery on July 31st 07'. I started this process at 347 lbs ish. I can honestly say I had NO RESTRICTION for the last 5+ months. A bit at one fill but short lived...MAYBE a week. I just kept trying to eat less and sometimes I did good and other times not so good but I stayed committed to losing weight. I think a point came where I got used to eating less and healthier. Slipped up BIG TIME at Thanksgving, Christmas, and New Year and actually gained like 8 pounds but got it off quickly. I knew I should have went for a fill again as my last was in October. I figured I would be alright but when I got nervous after T'Giving and called...there were no days open that were convenient. Well I finally went the first week in January. They were happy cause I lost 12 pounds since my last visit...I laughed and said it sucked but explained my bad ways. They didnt laugh but understood as I said going in I dont care how slow it comes off as long as I change my ways.

WELL LET ME TELL YOU!!!!! I know what it means to work now. I have had NO PROBLEMS at all but eat very little and am rarely hungry. Hang in there if you are waiting for it to kick in. I thought it never would!! ANYWAY I am down to 268lbs and from a size 48-50 to a size 40-42. Just thought I would check in for people who just got it or are curious about what they are experiencing.

newimage · 01-24-2008, 02:11 PM

Hi Hip,
I too finally felt restriction after my 4th fill. I love it! Of course what freaked me out was that my restriction was ok from the day I had the fill. Then within 4 weeks, I felt more restriction. WOW!!!! I have lost 11 lbs in 36 days.
I love my band!!! Congradulations on your weight loss. Great job!!!

JaxBandster · 01-24-2008, 02:14 PM

Congratulations on reaching your sweet spot! I haven't started my journey just yet (2 weeks and counting) but I can't wait to reach that point where my hunger doesn't control me.

Good luck!!!

make33 · 01-24-2008, 02:36 PM

Wow, I'm jealous of you!!! Thank you so much for the info!

I'm still at the spot when I can't tell if the Band is controlling my eating or if it's me just putting so much less on my plate! Though I will say if I put too much on my plate (more than 1 cup) I start feeling queasy!

Okay, so now I feel much happier, knowing that at some point I will have real restriction!! Whoopee!!!

Hip · 01-24-2008, 02:56 PM

Thats why I wanted to post so others will know what it took for me to finally feel it. I have never really been queezy, PBd, Slimed...etc. I PBd ONE TIME like a month ago because I swallowed a piece of toast while helping my 3yo niece cut her pancakes. I guess some people dont get sick? I dont know...I know when I feel like I am getting full...I stop. I have pushed it a few times but usually stop.

NI, That would be cool if it tightened...save me another trip to Philly for a while.

Good Luck Jax! My bro-in-law got banded Monday. Went well.

Make33...I understand the feeling. You dont know if its you...or the band...or did your stomach shrink..etc. Just keep convincing yourself you cant eat a lot and as long as your eating less than you did...your doing good!

socaldixiegal · 01-24-2008, 06:14 PM

that's wonderful! I'm so glad it's working well for you now - pre restriction is frustrating (I've only got moderate restriction but I'll take it!)

Congratulations!!!!