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Susannah, I went over to the other board today and I didn't like the activity level so I cam back here. There are pluses and minuses with every surgery and I like hearing about them. I really like this forum because I feel like I can be myself.

I have a 10cc band right now. He picked it out for me after he opened me up.

Hi Kim, Dr. McKeen is an excellent doctor in your area. Have you heard of him? Anyway, welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Good luck to you!

jnkntrnk, I have been banded for 10 months. I get much easier once you hit the solid stage. I eat normal, just not as much. An example is a protein shake for breakfast and I just had some tuna fish mixed with mayo and relish. I can probably eat 1/2 cup or so. Its not a lot of food. I have had 5 fills. I'm at 3cc in a 4.2cc (10cc) band. I have complete restriction. I don't get as hungry either. My weight loss is slow at 1 lb a week but I am trying to hit the 50 lb mark by my first anniversary. Hopefully I will do that. Good luck.

Carrie, sorry you have been through so much. It sounds like it is overdue for you to find a new surgeon along with your husband. He should be doing much better than he is. Good luck.

Try and stay busy. Get up, get showered and get dressed every day as soon as you can. Once you hit the computer I know it can be hours before the shower. YOu will increase your energy, no only with yourself but universally to find a job. Good luck to you. Get out and take a walk instead of eating.

Ginger, your fill will definitely help. You shouldn't be able to eat more than 1/2 to 1 cup of food.

Babtgrk1234, thanks very much. I hear you on the counseling. I am going to call one this week for sure.

Angel, you will probably have 6 weeks recovery prior to your first fill. Just take it easy and take care of yourself.

Dave, good job telling your mom. That should be a relief. Congrats on your surgery tomorrow.

Kim, thank you for the kind words. I really needed them today. I am feeling really low about my friend today so its nice to get support. I guess crying and feeling bad is part of the mourning process. I can't wait for my fill. I want to be down 50 lbs within a month. Thanks again.

Hi Dolly, welcome to lapband talk forum. Congrats on making the appointment with the surgeon.

That is way too fast, OMG. I can't believe it. I am glad your husband said something to the man.

Sherilynn, you are doing great. I know it is difficult when you don't have restriction. Just try and stay on the one cup of food. How long after the first fill can you have a 2nd. It may take you a while to feel restriction.

MV, great work. Keep it up!

Yes because you will be on solids. If you are really hungry try some creamy soup. If it fits through a straw you can have it. Just avoid the meat if there is meet in it. I ate cream of broccoli and celery and had no trouble with either one. Good luck.

I agree with you. WLS is not the easy way out. If it were I wouldn't be stirring in my chair because I am only down 45 lbs in 10 months. Go figure. I just think people are uneducated. Good job that woman did losing 150 lbs. Good for her!

Well its been 10 months and I am now down 45 lbs. It hasn't been that easy for me however.

Well its been 10 months and I am now down 45 lbs. It hasn't been that easy for me however.

My surgery was a breeze so it is good you don't have any complaints. Now is the time to heal. Good luck.

We are in the same boat but I am 10 months post op and only down 45 lbs. Do you exercise? Drink plenty of water?

Hi Stacey, I would just make sure your house is packed with all the right foods. Plenty of chicken brother, popsicles, crystal light. I would also stop your pureed foods like instant mashed potatoes, creamy soups (those were a life saver for me). I understand how you feel about being nervous. I had a break down prior to my surgery like "what in the heck am I doing". It is natural to be scared. Good luck.

Hi My name is Julie and I've been banded for 10 months. I have only lost 45 lbs to date. I am trying to get back on track. I am going in for a fill on Friday. I've been having trouble in my personal life. A good friend of mine for 25 years decided that she didn't want to be friends anymore. Needless to say, I am devasted by her actions. I can't sleep at night thinking where I went wrong. I also have a 14 year boy that has been having difficulty. I have a call into my Psychiatrist to see if he can see him for depression. He has been caught drinking, smoking pot and just received an F in Algebra. It seems that everything is happening at once. I want to get him some counseling but he swears he will not talk during the session. He also lost his virginity about 2 months ago so that was news to me. Anyway, enough of a dump. At least I am down 45 lbs. That is good.

Daffodil, I am considered a slow loser at 1 lb per week. Its been discouraging but my doctor did tell me you can expect to lose 30-50% of your excess weight the first year. That puts me right on track at 46 lbs with about 40 more to go. I don't exercise and I know that plays a big/huge role in not losing faster. Follow the band rules and you'll do fine.

Tabitha, get back on the program as soon as you can. YOu can create damage in the pouch if you don't. YOu are in the healing stages right now so it is very important to follow the doctors order. You are okay probably but prolonging eating of solids is not going to be good for you. Just get back on track.......now!