tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post3593682236557665213..comments2011-08-22T05:57:50.954-07:00Comments on Band Geek Gets A Tune-Up: A Little NervousBand Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202754676151012201noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-20618476267389488582011-03-28T19:43:59.380-07:002011-03-28T19:43:59.380-07:00Bandster hell is called hell for a reason!! I ass...Bandster hell is called hell for a reason!! I assure you that it does get better. :) Super cute picture!Beth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063989714851082617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-22020409051992178862011-03-28T10:07:33.325-07:002011-03-28T10:07:33.325-07:00My first fill helped a little but my second (an cu...My first fill helped a little but my second (an current) fill did the most.tagyourithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029051142313635929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-1763692718207110122011-03-27T12:52:23.162-07:002011-03-27T12:52:23.162-07:00I was banded just before Christmas and already eat...I was banded just before Christmas and already eating too much of things I shouldn't have been eating by New Years Eve. I totally had all the same fears you are having about being "one of those people" that this just didn't work out for.<br /><br />Be prepared that some people don't get restriction after the first or even second fill. I finally felt restricted-ish 5 weeks after my second fill, but going into week 7 I think I'm ready for fill number 3. The band is weird like that...some people feel restriction right away, others it takes time to settle in...<br /><br />Check out my blog if you want to read about my experience...you'll see that my weight didn't start moving much till just the last few weeks.FritoBanditohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689462405255923529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-29877394087249429082011-03-27T10:21:07.180-07:002011-03-27T10:21:07.180-07:00That is an awesome pic, and you will be there in n...That is an awesome pic, and you will be there in no time! I really struggled with bandster hell as I was expecting restriction immediately, and very disappointed with myself and the weight loss up till my fill. I expected it to be immediate. I did lose several pounds after the first fill, but within a week and a half to two weeks the restriction was gone. Same with the second fill. It wasn't until the third fill that I found lasting restriction. But it is different with everyone, and I was still losing, especially immediately after a fill, so don't fret.Justawallflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735468144410586496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-23472390497134754832011-03-27T08:18:26.591-07:002011-03-27T08:18:26.591-07:00Oh that picture is so cutie-patootie! Good luck w...Oh that picture is so cutie-patootie! Good luck with your fill!♥ Drazil ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/10177140029694038645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-33881699850446747752011-03-27T07:29:09.411-07:002011-03-27T07:29:09.411-07:00My first fill helped a lot. My doctor is really co...My first fill helped a lot. My doctor is really conservative, though, so I knew a lot of the work would be on my end until I got to the green zone/ideal restriction level. <br /><br />Just continue to follow your dr's orders: Protein first, use smaller plates/utensils/etc, and eat slow slow slow! :)-Grace-https://www.blogger.com/profile/14777413585734523956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-38939211441155431392011-03-27T02:03:42.560-07:002011-03-27T02:03:42.560-07:00I understand what you are going through. I was in...I understand what you are going through. I was in the same place and the fill did help for a little while. Ive now had two fills and due for the next on Thursday which Im ready for. My nurse is putting it in slowly to get to the right mark. Each fill is better but I know Im still not at the 'sweet spot' Im trying to be patient but as you know its frustrating! Good things take time - I learning this slowly. Good luck with your fill!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570051005936933782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6345616262640617824.post-77354492925960271632011-03-27T00:08:25.278-07:002011-03-27T00:08:25.278-07:00Hey :-) I'm in the same boat as you at the mom...Hey :-) I'm in the same boat as you at the moment. 11 days away from a fill and although I WAS eating ok and god portions etc I have started eating more and more. Partly because I am frustrated and bored with the waiting (I thought the worst part of waiting was meant to be done before sugery!!), partly to see how far I can go (always got to push the boundaries lol) and partly just because my head tells me I want to.<br /><br />Good luck with your fill, I am very excited about mine :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com