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I FINALLY got my surgery date! August 4th!!!!! I am so excited! I feel like it's a long ways away! Who else is getting banded in August?

I have been reading and researching the entire Lap Band system for 2 years. All the literature I have read warns you have having your band too tight. I believe that is stuck in my head and that’s why when I go to get my fills I am so nerves. I went to get a fill on August 2, 2011. I don’t feel any different than the day before I went to the appointment. I can almost eat anything but; I just make myself stop because I really want this to work. I can guzzle water after a workout better than before. I feel as if I have had a un-fill; I am scared that my band may not be in the correct place. I have so many things running in my head. Not to mention that I have gain 3 lbs since my fill. I want to call the Doctor but I don’t want to be panic for no reason. I am not in pain, I can eat and I am gaining weight. I walk 3 miles a day, workout 4 times a week, I eat very small portion only because I use the portion plates. I just don’t know what direction to go. I don't know how much is in my band... what size is my band.. and my Doctor don't seem to be open to discussing those questions. Any advice?

My tummy sounds like it is FURIOUS sometimes. It's embarrassing when it sounds like it's noises coming from my rear when it's my tummy.

How much are you eating? You should only eat 10-14 ounces per meal. If you can eat alot more than this it may be fill related. it took me for ever to find my proper fill. just dont overfill it - i did that too so they emptied it and I'm starting the fill process over.

If you're burning that many calories per workout then you need to up your intake.

Good luck tomorrow!

I think it is better late than never. Also, I remember when I was in my 20's, 40 seemed old, and in my 30's, 50 sounded old. Now that I am in my 50's, 75 is sounds old. In short, don't listen to the young, they don't really know what "too" old is yet! Best of Luck and keep us posted!

Yes you are right, today there are so many people that are so busy that they don't have time for exercise. so it is very difficult for them to loose weight. so there are so many medicines and other type of things available for them.