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I think you have been given some good advice. I also feel a little overwhelmed and have set myself up with mini-goals. When I followed Weight Watchers, they had goals of 10% of your weight. So for me, my first 10% will be 25 lbs. I will reward myself with a new outfit (not food). From my next starting point, I will try for another 10% which will be less lbs like 22 lbs. And I like to see the BMI change also.

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I lost 5 lbs during pre-op stage. 12 lbs for the 1st month post op. Plus 3 more this month so far. Total = 20lbs down.

I met my surgeon on Dec. 18 and they scheduled my surgery at the same time. My surgery was scheduled for Jan. 31. They sent the paperwork into the insurance co the next day and I think it took it was approved mid January. Prior to this I had collected 6 months of doctor supervised weight loss attempts and had a physical, blood work, letter of recomendation, etc already prepared.

Susan, thanks for the info. I feel a little less stressed. But what is flouro??

Thanks for the info and the support

Hi, I was banded on Jan 31. I am so happy. I already lost 17 lbs including the 2 weeks on liquid before the op. I am getting my first fill on Monday - only 4 1/2 weeks from surgery. I am nervous about it. Does it hurt? I am worried about feeling sick and food not going down. Do you choke? Can you drink then to help it. How much do they put in the fill? Should I ask them to go slow? Need some advice. Thanks for any info:scared2:

Hi, I was banded on Jan 31. I am so happy. I already lost 17 lbs including the 2 weeks on liquid before the op. I am getting my first fill on Monday - only 4 1/2 weeks from surgery. I am nervous about it. Does it hurt? I am worried about feeling sick and food not going down. How much do they put in the fill? Should I ask them to go slow? Need some advice. Thanks :biggrin:

I have been considering lap band surgery for a while now. I am concerned that the general percentages lost are reported at 50-65% but I am told everyone is different. I see people have lost more. When you guys started out, did the weight percentages bother you. My BMI is 43 and I really want to lose all my weight. What can you do to reach your goal and be more successful.

I have been considering lap band surgery for a while now. I am concerned that the general percentages lost are reported at 50-65% but I am told everyone is different. I see people have lost more. When you guys started out, did the weight percentages bother you. My BMI is 43 and I really want to lose all my weight. What can you do to reach your goal and be more successful.