feel like trowing the towel in

[terbear]

Hi everyone... thought that I would try and get some info to maybe help me out here. I was banded oct 4th and was doing real good,,between,the pre-op diet and after surgery I lost 23ilbs total. Now that I went back on solid food and being carefull what I'm eaing [cause I don't go for my fill till nov19th],,I put on 5lbs. this makes me soooooooooo upset that I'm scared to death to eat at all. Is this normal? Can anyone give some tips how to eat with this thing till I get my fill,,,,please help ( I don't really want to throw in the towel and don't want to feel like a failure.

terbear

[LaurenLeigh]

Hi everyone... thought that I would try and get some info to maybe help me out here. I was banded oct 4th and was doing real good,,between,the pre-op diet and after surgery I lost 23ilbs total. Now that I went back on solid food and being carefull what I'm eaing [cause I don't go for my fill till nov19th],,I put on 5lbs. this makes me soooooooooo upset that I'm scared to death to eat at all. Is this normal? Can anyone give some tips how to eat with this thing till I get my fill,,,,please help ( I don't really want to throw in the towel and don't want to feel like a failure.

terbear

I gained 5 pounds when I went on solids too. It's disappointing, I know. I pretty much went back to my old way of eating and decided to "start fresh" when I got my fill. I didn't feel like struggling and getting down on myself. I got my first fill three weeks ago and have lost 10 pounds, so don't worry. "Your band just isn't working yet." That's what someone told me when I came on here with your EXACT same post, lol, it made me feel better. You need this time to heal and the band is not meant to work until it is filled. I know it's so hard and discouraging, but just try not to weigh yourself, get enough protein, and focus on healing.

Good luck and hang in there, we've ALL been where you are!

Take care,

Lauren

[Clynn]

You haven't even given it a chance to start working and you feel like giving up because of five pounds? MOST people GAIN after they go back on solids because the band is empty. It isn't doing anything at this point to help you and so you are no different than prior to surgery. What you are experiencing is perfectly normal.

Aim to eat healthy, go on Atkins, South Beach, or whatever. Make your fill appointment so you can go in as soon as you are healed up. Take a deep breath and relax. You are not off track. There's a long and sometimes difficult journey ahead of you and if you give up because you gain a few pounds you will never get there.

[terbear]

thanks for repling back!!! at least I know that I have something to look forward to. I go nov 19th for my first fill. so tell me how are you eating now [like what and how much,being measured out] just wondering what is in store for me. looking for akinds of info. keep in contact and good luck in your journey,,,,keep up the good work.

terbear425@yahoo.com

[terbear]

thankyou for replying back to. I DO NOT AND WON"T give up. I guess it was just one of those days. I want this so much and wanted to see the changes happen. and it was,,,,like you said i'm not off track yet. I get my fill nov 19th. I know Rome wasn't built in a day!!!! Good luck in your journey!

terbear

[Clynn]

That's the spirit!

[Shanny]

I gained 5 pounds when I went on solids too. It's disappointing, I know. I pretty much went back to my old way of eating and decided to "start fresh" when I got my fill. I didn't feel like struggling and getting down on myself. I got my first fill three weeks ago and have lost 10 pounds, so don't worry. "Your band just isn't working yet." That's what someone told me when I came on here with your EXACT same post, lol, it made me feel better. You need this time to heal and the band is not meant to work until it is filled. I know it's so hard and discouraging, but just try not to weigh yourself, get enough protein, and focus on healing.

Good luck and hang in there, we've ALL been where you are!

Take care,

Lauren

Will you remind me of this when I get here?? This is good to know...... Shanny

[Suzie]

Hi everyone... thought that I would try and get some info to maybe help me out here. I was banded oct 4th and was doing real good,,between,the pre-op diet and after surgery I lost 23ilbs total. Now that I went back on solid food and being carefull what I'm eaing [cause I don't go for my fill till nov19th],,I put on 5lbs. this makes me soooooooooo upset that I'm scared to death to eat at all. Is this normal? Can anyone give some tips how to eat with this thing till I get my fill,,,,please help ( I don't really want to throw in the towel and don't want to feel like a failure.

terbear

I so understand how the gain makes you feel. I have a friend that had this done in June so she helped me understand that is normal. As soon as you get your fill you will start to lose again. I gained two back after a 22 lb. loss but I cut back and have lost the two again. I go for first fill in one week.