labbie

an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”) WOW

You wont feel full so soon after surgery. The band is kinda just hanging on there at this point. It will be a few weeks before you even get the first "fill". I just got my 5th fill and I am finally in the "green zone". It is such a slow process and you have to be very patient. You will get there...Believe me, you will get there. Stay within your doctors recommendations on calories and food. There is a reason for it. Once you get the first fill, you will still be able to eat a lot of "junk" but avoid it all. Only eat the amount that is recommended and start a good exercise program. You will be doing it for the rest of your life. I just had my surgery on July 15, 2010. So I can tell you that around 5 months out is when you will start to realize how life changing this thing really is and you gotta stick to the routine. I lost most of my weight before surgery with my highest being 305 pounds in May 2009. I am now 188 pounds and I love the new me. I went from a size 24-26 to a size 12. This is a tool to help you so please, avoid the "dry toast" if you can..lol I rarely eat any kind of bread now and cake and cookies are not on any grocery list that I make. I have found that since the protein is the most important part of each meal, I make healthier choices now. Low fat, sugar free etc..I watch my calories and exercise each day. Stay within your guidelines and you will start to see a new and improved you emerge. I am so excited for each of you that have decided to take the "plunge" and if you work hard, you will reap the benefits. Good luck and dont forget why you decided to do this.