LadyMaggie

Yo go girl!~ My willpower was strong a month after surgery but it is fading FAST . . . on count down until I hit the green zone for sure!

Me too! I joined Any Time Fitness in July (had lap band surgery in April).

I didn't know this information either. My surgeon is not very forthcoming with information . . . unless I ask the "right" question. I did not know what type of band I had until I received my lap band "meal" card in the mail. I have the Lap-Band (brand) and it is an "AP LARGE that can hold 14 cc. I have had 2 fills (currently have 6 cc) and I have NOT hit the green zone yet. My next fill is September 5th. I have to ask my doctor after the fill how many cc he added because he never offers to tell me. . . .

I cannot burp either (had lap-band surgery in April) . . . I just thought it was because my surgeon fixed my hiatal hernia

I have the Lap-Band AP Large with a max fill volume of 14 cc. My surgeon put 1 cc in the band at surgery to "prime" it; my first fill was 3 cc; my second fill was 2 cc and I am NOT in the green zone. My next fill is scheduled for September 5th and I am betting he sticks with 2 cc's. That will make a total of 8 cc and I am hoping I will FINALLY be in the green zone. . . . only time will tell. It has been a tough 5 months with this Bandster H-E-*-*-

I am not sure about how stress affects the band; I am a teacher and I can relate to your situation. I will say that WARM foods (oatmeal, soup, etc.) or WARM drinks help me the most. . . . good luck

I need to lose 70 (more) pounds to reach my goal weight. I realize everyone loses at a different rate. Is the average weight loss about 1 pound per week? I am not sure why I was expecting more ?? Thanks for sharing your story.

I was addicted to diet soda before my lap band surgery in April of this year. I don't miss it a bit! I have substituted Fuze drinks (low sugar ones) and crystal light.

I have not had much restriction after my first fill OR second fill. I am on count down until my third fill (September 5) . . ~ whew ~ I didn't realize it was going to take 6 months to get into the GREEN ZONE

Everyone will post a different response. But, I did ask my doctor this VERY question. He said that the band MUST be "primed" when you have surgery. He said that my band was primed with 1 cc. I don't know that I understand the logic behind his answer . . . but that is what he said --- the band can't be totally empty.

I use the greek yogurt to make chicken salad ~ delicious

I feel you pain; we are in the same boat. . . yes the veteran's will tell you this is bandster HE**, my 1st and 2nd fill did not help get me in the zone; willpower and motiviation are fading and people keep saying "Wow, I thought you had lap band surgery". I have lost 37 pounds since April through diet and exercise but I would like for this band to help me out ~ URGH ~!

On my 1st fill, I got 3 cc's and on my 2nd fill I got 2 cc's; still not in the zone

I am just curious if there is an "Easy Button" I need to get to my goal weight. My motiviation and will power are fading fast. Perhaps, I am not in the zone yet (?) Just curious if you reached your goal weight through DIET and EXERCISE or if the Band helped out. Thanks for sharing

I had lap band surgery on April 9th; 1st fill on June 6th (with NO restriction); had 2nd fill in July (WITH restriction now, YEAH) I have noticied that my band is tight in the mornings. It seems to loosen up as the day goes on. Can someone explain why this happens or if it happens to you as well (?) Thanks

I think this is "IT". . . I had lap band surgery on April 9th; first fill on June 6th. Went in this week for 2nd fill . . . and I finally feel like I have some restriction ~ WOOT WOOT. Now, this band and I can get to work and lose some more weight. I should be happy with a 35 pound weight loss but I want M-O-R-E . . .

I have a 10 cc band; 1st fill was 3 cc's; today (2nd fill) was 2 cc's for a total of 5 . . . desperately seeking RESTRICTION > starting to feel like a DIET and the ole' will power is fading F-A-S-T. . . . I had surgery on April 9th and didn't realize that it took this long to get into the "GREEN" zone !~ whew ~!

I am hoping for the SAME; my 2nd fill is tomorrow; surgery was April 9th; starting to feel a little desperate with NO restriction

I had an abnormal EKG, then and abnormal PET (cardiac stress) test, which then lead to a heart catheter... in the end I received the "ALL CLEAR" and had lap band surgery but WHEW that was a lot of extra testing ~ good luck ~

taste tester for new cola products . . . not a good profession for lap band

I wish I could change my band to shorten the "bandster he**" period.

I am in Bardstown, KY; My doctor is Jeff Allen (Louisville); My lap band surgery was April 9th; my first fill was on June 6th; next appointment (fill) will be on July 25th.

I am right there with you~! I was banded on April 9th and had my first fill on June 6th. My next fill isnt' scheduled until July 25th. My doctor is VERY conservative; he put nothing in band during surgery and will only fill every 6 to 8 weeks. I have lose 31 pounds and I joined Anytime Fitness. I just wish I knew before surgery that it was going to take at least 4 months to get to the restriction stage. This is something that was NOT mentioned during my seminar or pre-op visits and I know my doctor and nutritionist sure didn't mention it. I know that it did not take me 6 months to put on this weight. But, I am getting tired of everyone saying "Wow you had lab band surgery in April. . . any regrets". . . . will power is fading F-A-S-T-

I agree with your post. I felt like I was very educated about the lap band process. But, I did NOT understand that it was going to take 4 to 6 months to get to restriction. My doctor is VERY conservative and will only fill every 6 weeks. I had surgery on April 9th (he put nothing in the band during surgery, which I was unaware of); my first fill was on June 6th (he only put in 3 ccs) and I have NO restriction and the will power is fading FAST. I did join a gym and I am giving it the ole' college try. I feel like I am doing all of this on my own and will be glad when this band starts to do its part! WHEW

Me too. . .