connie sue

I am about a week away from my first fill. I was banded on June 2nd and get my first fill on July 5th. I have been on a camping trip for the last 2 weeks and all these friends seem to do is want to eat. I have done very well I think but I am finding that this last week I seem to be able to eat more. Will the first fill help me restrict this. I am proud to say I have had no cokes, chips or bread for 1 month now and that was my habit foods. I am trying to eat only protein and for some reason I am eating a lot of cottage cheese and tomato chopped up. I have never ate that but it is delicious now and I think it is good for me. I have lost 7 lbs. at the first weight in but I haven't weighted since, can't wait to see how I have done at the 1 month mark. About how long did it take to see any difference in the way you look? I realize this is a slow process but I will be so excited when I can see just a little change.

Hi, I am getting ready to have my lapband surgery this Thursday (June 2, 2011). I am excited and nervous at the same time. I want to be a success at this. Dr. Ponce at the Gastric Band Institute in Chattanooga. Have any of you used him? I have always struggled with my weight but after having children and entering menapose I just kept getting bigger and have been hungry all the time. I have been on this journey for over a year now to get to this point. I still can't put my mind around being full on such a small amount. I know it is a tool and I have to use it correctly but I am putting a lot of faith in this to help me. I'll let you know how things are going as I continue my journey.