BandedinIL

Hi, I switched my user name. I didn't like the kh60050. Anyway, that is so funny that your friend is from Round Lake. I live about 10-15 minutes from Round Lake. I think you're doing fine. I think we all expect too much in the beginning. I almost feel like I'm failing at this too just like I have in the past with any other diet. BUT, I know and I keep telling myself to slow down. I haven't even had my first fill yet. I go Wednesday for my first fill and I'll let you know how it goes. I am a little worried because others I have talked to say they can feel their port - I can not. That worries me. Can you feel anything inside? I can't feel anything and a friend of mine says she can feel her port. Sometimes, I have to ask myself...is it really there? Kim

I'm not losing too much either. It really is frustrating but, it's not going to happen over night. We really need to eat healthier and I'm guilty of eating the wrong foods as well. From what I understand, we all test out what we can and can't eat. It's pretty normal. It's all trial and error. Also, I understand after our first fill - we will really be restricted and not able to eat what we're eating now. I have not worked out yet, I was told 4-8 weeks before beginning any real exercise routine. I have a bad foot and it keeps me from walking a lot. I wish you luck. But, we have to be patient! We WILL get there! By the way, I am 36 years old in Illinois. Kim

Don't get discouraged. I was banded on Feb 20th and I lost 11 lbs in the first week and about 5 more since then. Now, I'm at a stand still. I get my first fill on April 1st and I'm hoping I will see more results. You're not alone.

Hi, I did not have to do the liquid diet prior to surgery but, all surgeons are different. I too had doubts even without the diet. I was so scared I was doing the wrong thing. Now, I'm SO happy I did it. I haven't had my first "fill" yet but, that is coming on April 1st. I'm slipping up as well and starting to eat the wrong foods and I truly need that "fill" to get me back on tract. You're doing great! I think it's more nerves talking right now.

Hi, I was banded on Feb 20th and I too am looking for friends and support on this site. Feel free to ask me questions. I will answer them the way it went for me.

I was banded on Feb 20th. I too was scared. I'm now beginning my "blended" food and things are going really well. I'm down 14 lbs. The first week of liquids - flew by! I would love to be able to talk to more people who are going through the same thing I am.

I had to do a six month diet as well for insurance approval. I went to a nutritionist but, I was not happy with them. Check and see if you can follow Weight Watchers and be seen by your doctor once a month for the "monitored" diet part. I was able to do that.