Omaya

Okay, i am 36 and have been thinking of getting banded for awhile now but am scared to death to do it. any advice would be great. i have about 100 lbs to lose.

Hi Dear,

I got banded in December 28, 2010 and I have lost 15 kg so far. I advise u to get banded since it is not that risky. I had had the same feeling as u before I have got banded. So, I found all the answers for my questions in the internet which made everything clear for. I decided to get banded 1 week before the surgery.

Be brave and Good Luck

I had my first fill yesterday afternoon. I was super nervous but it went so well! After reading several posts, I know it'll take a while before I feel real restriction and I'm positive I will need to get a couple more fills. My question, how long will most doctors wait between fills? I have no idea how much he put in yesterday but they told me to call in a couple weeks to check in. Thanks!

My gastric lap band surgery was on Tuseday, December 28, 2010.

First fill was on Sunday, February 20, 2011

I had my first refill on 3 weeks ago, and my doctor told me the next fill will be after 5 weeks ,. This means my second fill will be after 2 weeks. The first was perfect. I didn't feel any pain thanks god

There are 5 weeks between first and second fill.

You r most welcome

I had my first fill today and cant keep even my spit down. Someone mentioned my band may have slipped?? How do you know?

I gues your doctor is the best person to tell you whether the band has slipped or no.

I guess it is too tight that's why you can't get anything down.

I received my lap band 2 weeks ago. At first all I drank was Protein shakes. Between pre and po op I lost 22 pounds in 3 weeks! But this last week I've started adding cream Soups and ice cream because I felt like I was starving. Now I've regained about 5 pounds in 5 days!!! I have to wait till 5 weeks post op for my first fill. At this rate I'll regain everything I lost! Is this normal? Help what can I do? My appetite is like a monster back from the dead!

I think u have to stop eating food with sugar and fat. Don't regain the weight u have already lost. I think u can keep another week on blended boiled vegetables. you can also blend some low fat biscuits with low fat milk ; another choice, blend a banana with some low fat milk.

Take care of yourself dear.

Good Luck

I passed my doctor's goal and I hit my personal goal of 160 this morning. I am down 102 pounds in 8 1/2 months. I have now changed my personal goal to 145-150. If I don't make it I will be fine with that because I am happy right now.

Hi,

That's great result.

Concerning me, I have lost 34 punds far and still have to lose 22 pounds to reach my personal goal. I did that in less than 3 months and I am proud of this result.

Actually Dr. Habib Ajami, the bariatric surgeon , was of great support . That's why I think the doctor usually plays a very important role in his patient's new life.

Good luck again

It seems like alot of people on here only need to lose like 60-100lbs, but I need to lose close to 200 and I hope its in reach for me... has anyone lost close to this much? I feel like i have a huge journey ahead of me, and i was banded 1-11-11.. Lots of hard work I hope i can reach my goal!!

Hi dear,

I have been banded since December 28.2010. I have lost 15 kg so far. I know it is hard for us because it rquires energy, support, and patience. Be patient because I am quite sure you can make it.

Just follow the recommended instructions and diet , and you will hopefully make it.

Good luck