PIP1973

Count me in!!

Count me in!

I love my band.. it is a tool not a cure all.. you have to know what your limits are and chew chew chew... :smile2:

Sorry to hear about your loss, you have to try to think positive.. I know that my seem hard but if there is one thing with stress it can actually make you gain weight because you give off this chemical.. can't remember what it is called but it works against you. Try not to cheat .. do something else, go for a walk, ride a bike, call a friend. You do not want to gain back what you lost as this would just put you in a deeper spiral. We are here for you!! Take care and all the best!

Tyler: I was banded just this year in Feb through the Weight Management program.. it's a fabulous program .. however you may want to check as I have heard grumblings that they have lost their funding due to cutbacks to Health Care... Good Luck

Wow thanks for sharing.. I have not tried pizza since being banded.. perhaps I won't now!

Good Luck with your first fill, good to hear that you are healing nicely! Great job on the Weightloss!! Keep it Up!!

Well I just had my first fill last week and the Dr. said I was doing so good that I didn't even need a fill but I got one anyways. He only gave me 1cc in my band and I had about 1cc in there from it being primed prior to being inserted. I have not noticed any difference but then I only had 1cc. Hopefully you will not notice much of a change. Keep me posted! :huh2:

Welcome, and congrats on the surgery! Keep us posted :huh2:

Good Luck with the surgery .. it's the best decision you could have made for yourself!

I think your neighbour needs to see a doctor. I was banded Feb 20/08 and have no problem with foods other then apples as I possibly either didn't chew it enough or I should have peeled it. Do not be discouraged as your results will most likely be totally different. It depends on you and remember to chew chew chew.

I was banded on Feb 20 and have lost 36 since the pre-op liquid diet. I lost 21 to start and 15 since the surgery, but I did plateau for a few weeks and have since then started losing again. Go next week for my first fill.

Good for you, the decision is a great one! :thumbup: I was nervous and scared but it was the best decision that I have ever made. Good luck with your consult!

My post op experience has been good, I have had no hunger pains since being banded.. actually I don't really get hungry at all anymore. I have not had a fill yet but I have not had any problem foods but I have heard that happens more after your first fill. I have done well saw the surgeon yesterday and he said that I have lost more weight then they would like.. they only want 1-2 pounds per week and well I lost 10 in 14 days after my surgery. Talk soon and Take Care