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Hi Susan and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your decision to be banded! I was banded on 1/30/07 and so glad. You will do fine! Best of luck to you. Keep us posted on your journey! Gigi

Hi Jenny and welcome to LBT! So glad to have you here. This site is awesome- filled with alot of information, knowledge, and support. Tell us a little about your journey. Where are you from? When and where were you banded? Gigi

Hi Jacbro, Congratulations on getting banded! It is normal to feel sore. Everyone recovers different. I had awful gas pains the first few days, but then each day, I felt better. It WILL be worth it! Hang in there! Gigi:)

BabyGotBack- Thank you for posting the information about fills. I will be sure to use it before my 1st fill in about 3 weeks. I just wanted to check in. I went to see my nutritionist today. She advanced my diet further to soft foods, which will be good. I am feeling the need to increase my diet to the next level. I am also happy to report that I am now down 30lbs. I am so excited. I'll check back in over the weekend. Have a good night! Gigi

Hi everyone! I just wanted to say how glad I am to be part of this exercise challenge. I was going to take today off from exercising, but felt like I really wanted (and needed) to exercise- THANK You for the motivation! Gigi

Congrats on your weight loss so far. You have done great! Also, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. What an exciting time for you! Best of luck with everything and enjoy this time, it goes by so fast! Gigi

I started doing the eliptical 2 weeks post-op for about 30". Now,4 and1/2 weeks post-op, I am doing 45". I think that as long as you pace yourself and listen to your body, you should be fine. Gigi

Hi Kimmie and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your decision to be banded. I hope that all goes smoothly for you. Best of luck to you and remember that we are here for you-Gigi

Hi Victoria and congratulations on your surgery and weight loss so far! Glad to hear that you are doing well. Best wishes on your weight loss journey. Gigi

Hi Randy and congratulations on your success! That is wonderful! I was banded on 1/30/07 and am doing well. I have alot of energy and have lost 29 lbs so far. I have not had a fill yet-that won't be for about 3 more weeks. Again, great success. It is so nice to hear inspiring successes. Have a great day! Gigi

Hi and congrats to both of you on getting banded. What a great start! Gigi

Hi Sarah and welcome to LBT! I would be happy to share my lap band experience with you. I was banded on 1/30/07 in RI by Dr. Pohl. I did fine post-op except for the awful gas pains that hit at 9:00 pm on the 2nd night(2/2) and stayed with me for 6 straight hours. That was the worst. Then each day got better and better. Today 1 month post-op, I feel GREAT! I have lost 29lbs (that is including 14 lbs lost on a pre-op diet). I am still eating a full liquid diet with the addition of eggs,yogurt,cottage cheese, and beans. I drink protein shakes too. I am so glad that I got banded. I can honestly say that I really think that the band is my solution. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I am so glad that I made this decision. Feel free to e-mail or pm me with any specific questions that you have. Best of luck to you. Gigi

Hi Kelly and congratulations on being banded! Try not to pay too much attention to the scale right now. Remember that you are healing. I am sure that your body is holding onto fluids as it is adjusting to the way you are eating or drinking. Hang in there! Gigi

Ladyvase and Bikergirl, Best of luck to you both tomorrow. It will be great! Please post when you are feeling up to it. We want to know how you do. I'll be thinking about you both tomorrow. Gigi

Hi Jim! Just wanted to welcome you and wish you the best on your weight loss journey. Gigi

Hi Melissa and welcome to LBT! I just wanted to wish you good luck on your appointment tomorrow. I was banded 1 month ago and am so glad that I did it. All the best to you. Gigi:)

Definetly get another opinion. I know of 2 people personally who had GERD real bad and it disappeared after getting banded. You need to do some research and do what is best for you. Take care and best of luck! Gigi:)

Hi! Please add me to the exercise challenge. I was banded 1/30/07. My goal is to go to the gym 5x this week. I went 3x already. I did 45" on the eliptical and 20" on the bike. Gigi

I agree with Sunshine-looking forward to being far away from the 200's-once and for always. Great thread! Gigi

I am still on liquids/soft/mushies. I usually have my protein shake for breakfast, then have some cottage cheese and/or a yogurt, then have some soup for dinner. Every doctor has their patients follow their own guide. Some advance quicker than others. My doctor is definetly more on the slow side which is fine with me.

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to check in. I can't believe that it has been 1 month since I was banded. Where has time gone? I am doing great! I have lost 28lbs and am following the full liquid/soft diet well. I have to see the nutritionist on friday, so I think that I will be able to advance my diet a little more. I still feel like I have restriction. I drink a protein shake every morning and am full for 6 hours or more. I don't have an appointment for a fill until the 3rd week of March. I hope my fullness lasts. Anyway, I would love to take part in an exercise challenge. I love going to the gym and exercising. So far this week, I've gone Monday and Tuesday. I plan to go tomorrow too. Well, I just wanted to give an update. I'm going to read my book. Goodnight! Gigi

Hi Debbie and welcome to LBT! Congrats on being banded! Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi Gigi, my name is also Gigi. I just wanted to say hi and congratulate you on your success. That is wonderful! You must feel fabulous! How long did it take you to go from a size 22 to a 6? How much weight did you lose? I was banded exactly 1 month ago and have lost 28lbs. I feel great. Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you and thank you! You sure are an inspiration to all of us. Gigi:)

Hi Tgagliardi and welcome to LBT! Best of luck to you tomorrow at your consult! Let us know how you do! Gigi:)

Best of luck to you tomorrow on your band day! Let us know how you do. Gigi