DonHoll1

I eat between 1600 and 1800 a day. I also work out most days. Donna

You probably will not get to many replies because the people here tend to know mostly about the band. I love my band and i am not having problems with hunger. If your getting to hungry you just get another fill. Good luck, Donna

Congrats on your date!! Try not to worry, it is a pretty safe surgery as far as they go. I am so glad i did it . I feel great. Donna

Welcome to all the new people!!!! Strange stomach noises are normal for several days. So is some pain around the port. It all gets better. Donna

Please do not be too hard on yourself. It is hard till you get a fill or two. I have had three fills now ( got one yesterday) and i can hardly eat anything. Try to drink a lot of water and stay as busy as you can. It really will get better. Donna

Reading this thread makes me realize how very fortunate i am. I was a little down for a while after surgery but i think it was mostly because it is hard to let go of the addiction to food. I have no real problems in my life right now ( except my son works on an army base in Iraq) and i need to be grateful for all i have. My heart goes out to those who are having a hard time. Donna

You will get there!!!!!! You are so close! This way you will really be excited when it happens. Donna

Hi. I went to Dr. Zapata in Mexico. 8000 for everything and he was great. Great hospital and hotel. I was very happy with everything. Donna

Congrats on your surgery!!! Sounds like you are doing really well. Welcome to the site, Donna

Marieze, I had lower back pain all the time before my band. I was always bending over to try to ease it. I have not had this pain since i lost the first 20 pounds and the more i lose the better i feel. All over! I have much more energy now and really feel great. Best of luck, Donna

It sounds like you may be to tight. Not really sure, but good luck. Donna

Things will be easier once you start getting your fills. You won`t be as hungry then. Hang in there!! Donna

It gets better, but it does take a while. Welcome to the site. Donna

Welcome to all the new people!!! You can get a lot of good info just by reading the different threads. Donna

It sounds like you are doing pretty good.Maybe you need a fill. Donna

Well Mike , your surgery is in two days so best of luck and let us know how you do. Welcome to the site. Donna

I am 54 and very lucky. I have really good skin. I use to hate that my skin is oily, now i am so glad. No stretch marks and no hanging skin. I am so glad i can not afford any more surgery. Donna

Wendall, I finally got to see your pics. You have done great. Donna

Way to go !!!! What a weight loss. You are doing great. Donna

I lost quite steadily from the time of surgery till now. I am pretty careful about what i eat though. It took me two fills before i got any restriction. good luck, Donna

Today was my very first day in a regular size large top. Down from xl. I was so happy to see that it fit fine. I am just about ready for a 16 pants. This is all a hoot! Donna

I just order the appetizer now, not the full dinner. Ialso ask for a box right up front and tell them i eat slow. Donna

It is very normal to be hungry before your first fill. I just tried to make really good choices about what i ate and i exercised a lot. I still lost weight. It will be better when you get one or two fills. Donna

:clap2::clap2::clap2::whoo::ranger:Wow, lot of new people. Welcome to you all. Donna

Hi! I went to Mexico and that is a different deal so i can`t advise about pre-op but welcome to the site and congrats on your date. Donna