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Hi everyone--new to this thread. Had my lap band surgery on 11/12/08. To this point lost over 50 lbs in 2 months. Very happy with that. On my second visit last month, I asked for a fill because when I would eat I felt I could eat more than the 1 1/2 cups. I do not want to fall back into my "bad" eating habits. Since I had the fill I feel no different. When I drink my liquids all day I am comfortably full not hungry at all. I could eat much more. What do you mean by restriction? When I eat I never feel that I could not swallow another bite--is that restriction?? I have my third appointment next week, I am going to ask for another fill--I want to fill full when I eat/ any advice?? I do not even know the size of my band or amount of fill--I will ask that next week. Look forward to hearing from someone--very afaird of not feeling completely full!! thanks

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Hi-I am new to this thread and I am very anxious to share my lap band surgery which I had Nov.12th 2008. I have sooo many questions don't know where to begin! My first appointment with my doctor was 3 weeks after surgery--I lost then 28 pounds. That was good I then started soft foods, second appointment was 7 weeks after surgery and I lost another 12 lbs. Total of 40 lbs in 7 weeks. Pretty happy about that. At this second appoinment I had a fill because I felt that I should fill fuller. I am fine when drinking my liquids all day, feeling comfortably full, but when I eat that 1 1/2 cups I do want more--I don't feel full to the point of hard to swallow. I am so afaird I will slip back into my old "bad" eating habits. Should I not feel very full?? If someone could please help me realize how I should be feeling. I have my third appointment next week and I think I want another fill--what should I ask or be looking for. Thanks!!! I am 51 years old and start weight was 325!! Look forward to hearing from you!!

Hi-congrats on your surgery. Since you just had the surgery Jan 16 not even two weeks yet--are you not suppose to be on just clear liquids for 3 weeks then after first appointment gradually start soft foods? I had lap band surgery Nov. 12th 2008 and this is how my surgeon did it. That may be why you are having so much discomfort--check with your doctor. Good luck to you!

This is my first time to a lap band sight. I have many questions and look forward to sharing my process with you. I had lap band surgery on November 12th 2008. To this point I have lost close to 50 pounds and I have my third appointment since my surgery next week--hopefully I will have lost more. I look forward to this sight.