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I had little to no restriction after my first fill..... I could eat bread, anything and just about how much I wanted. It was less than before but still a lot..... NOW with my 2nd fill that I've had for three weeks.... WOW! I won't even touch a pc of bread.... scared.... The restriction feels good..... I've lost 12 lbs in three weeks on my second fill..... Just hang in there.... Sometimes it even takes the third fill to have restriction.... IT WILL COME>>>> ENJOY BEING ABLE TO EAT WHILE YOU CAN>>> JUST DON'T EAT TOO MUCH>> I think it's all a process the 1st fill starts cutting you back to prepare for the next one.....

I haven't posted in a while, haven't had much time. I'm doing well! I have lost 41 lbs..... I haven't weighed what I weigh now since like 1999. I'm so glad I did this! It's an adjustment and a big mental adjustment. The bands is helping me. I still have hills to overcome but at least it's not Mountians and I see getting somewhere. Everyone keep you head up, and if you get stumped figure out where your problem is and work on it.... like last week I saw myself eating too many sweets, resorting to easy food.... I've done better this week.....

I was banded 2/02/07 and lost around 22 lbs the first three weeks (2 wk pre-opt and 1 week post. I haven't lost much since. I bounce back an forth between 19 and 22 lbs lost. I read a lot on here and I knew that was to be expected, but I can't wait to start getting fills. My first fill is Monday 3/5. I hope it helps! I'm not frustrated just ready to start loosing again.... Keep your head up and We'll look back to this date and realize it was just the beginning.

TracyinKS-Glad you got a date, maybe someone will cancel and you'll get to move up. If not it'll be here for you know it. Hope everyone is doing great! I'm doing pretty good! My appetite is coming back with full force. I still have swelling/bloatness in my belly. Found out this is normal. I'm tired of liquids want FOOD! I have been surprised at the weight coming off though. I have lost 21lbs in three weeks. Wow, I made a record as far a my life weight loss. One time I lost 28 lbs in about 6 mths. I was able to sleep on my port side last night without any pain. I'm starting to try to walk 20-30 minutes everyday. Take care everyone and PM me if you have any questions. I haven't got alot of experience but I'm gaining it. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Thanks! Pam.... I thought each day would get better and I guess it is. What I'm having now isn't bad just bothersome and curious of what is going on.... I'm going to walk a lot after work and see if that helps.

Thanks! I'll let everyone know when I find out what is going on.....

Okay, I have been doing fine! Not much pain just a little sore, but now I feel like a balloon that's going to pop. My stomach feels like I'm eight months pregnant. It started to swell Monday evening and hasn't went down yet. Has anyone else had this? If it's gas there isn't much pain. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon but will feel stupid if it's just gas build up. I have been taking gas-x daily. Anyone felt like this?

Thanks! I had a call into the doctors office and they returned my call! I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon. This swelling sure doesn't seem right, but it seems like everything is flowing thru okay as far as BM and urine..... Thanks for the quick response!

Hello everyone, I had my surgery last Friday! Today, I feel bigger than ever my belly fills like a balloon ready to pop. I have lost a total of 19lbs everything seems to be getting smaller but my belly seems to be growing! Is this common?

I don't really have much to hide, but sometimes I wish I wouldn't have told everyone. Really the only people I told was family and friends, but we live in a small town and it spread fast. Most people seem happy for me and want to know my experience. I'm sure there are some out there watching ever move just waiting on me to mess up..... but o'well..... That's life. I came back to work on Monday after having the surgery on Friday so I couldn't see myself hiding much there. I'm sure everyone could tell I was walking a little stiffer. Good luck to you and it's your choice.

Hello all of my fellow Feb bandsters!... I'm four days out and still pretty sore around my port area. I haven't had pain med since my second day out so it's not that bad. I think I have gas/bloatness more today than any. The surgery date comes and it's goes and If you have searched this out enough you know your doing the right thing even though I'm always second guessing myself. I have lost 16 lbs as of this morning and don't have much of an appetite. Good Luck to all of you! See you on the other side. :clap2:

I'm still fine. This morning I was stiff and it was hard to get out of the bed. The doctor perscibed me a patch to go on behind my ear for nausa and I guess it worked well! I've haven't felt sick at all. You get to keep in on for 3 days. I still haven't had much gas pains either.... Last night around midnight I felt a little bit of pain in my left shoulder so I got up and started walking and it went away. Good Luck to all of you.... and your surgery date will be here pretty soon!

Hello everyone! I had my surgery this morning. I'm doing fine so far. Just feels like someone hit me hard in the stomach... Just Sore! I haven't had any gas pain yet... I hope they don't come later! Seems like I would have them by now. I had my surgery around 9:00 A.M. One advise I would give is not to wear a real nice shirt, because my incisions drained a little and got on my shirt in several places. I never really got that nervous. They kept me busy at the surgery center.... GOOD LUCK to all of you future bandsters. Genia

I joined curves in 2005 for a yr. I was faithful for 8 mths. I didn't loose much weight because I had a hard time dieting. I did loose inches and felt a lot better. My only thing is I signed a yr contract and after 8 mths I was BURNED out of the same old routine. I think I want to join back too, but just not sign a yr. contract. You have to pay more per month, but you can stop at anytime.

I found the K2O at wal-mart. At our Wal-Mart they have it in the pharmacy and in the drink aisle. I have tried all three lavers that I have seen and like them all.

Thanks Melo7! I am on the slimfast optima. 3 or 4 a day, but I have only been drinking 2 or 3. I don't like the taste of them very well, so I just don't drink them until I have to. Maybe this is why, but it seems weird as soon as I drink one it's seems thats when my headache starts. I have some K2o water with protein in it I'll add that and see if it helps! I think I dreaded the liquid diet the most. Today is my third day with 11 more to go. I really haven't been that hungry, just mainly habits its what I have had to control. These stupid headache have bothered me more than doing without food. I don't have headaches very often, but I have had them everyday since this liquid diet started. Thanks for listening!

I figured it might be the my body in shock, but it's good to hear that a PCP said it too. Also good to know it might quit in a week. You have to be on the liquid diet for more than three weeks. Wow, I thought two weeks was forever..... We will make it! Two, three or four weeks is nothing compared to the rest of our life..... Thanks again for the reply!

Hi everyone, I started my liquid diet yesterday and I have had 3 headaches since. I take medicine and they go away only to get another one later. Has anyone else experienced this on their liquid diets. My doctor has me on slimfast optima 3 or 4 a day. The only thing I can guess is my body is in shock! O'well I'll keep taking med to get rid of them. My family is eating supper. I was able to cook for them without taking a bite. I already feel the good of not letting food control me. I'm controling it! But you know it's bad when you looking forward to your flinstone vitamin because you know it's the only thing you can really eat! I told my mom I would be the only 32 yr old heard of who died do to overdose of childrens vitamins....LOL!!! Just joking I only take one a day but look forward to taking it.... :faint: Good Luck, Everyone in our journey to a new LIFE!

:clap2: I got approved today! Only two days after faxing all the requested information to the Insurance Company. My projected date is Feb 02. I see that is a popular day. Here goes the liquid diet I will start on Friday! Never been on a liquid diet in my life..... I will survive! :angry

I've read on here about a refill dr in Paris, TX for mexico bandsters. That is not as far south as dallas. they said they are reasonable priced too.... search for maybe paris tx and maybe that will work.

I have found different opinions ever where I have looked. I think it comes down to what works best for you..... I have a recommendation printed out from www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/nutrition.html also www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/diet.html. There are also recipes on here under the food thread. Hopes this helps!

I'll have to try them.... I'm not banded yet,,,, just getting prepared while waiting on approval from insurance company.....

Hello, Sophie, I too have my surgical consult/ phyc eval/ dietician appt coming up next week on Monday. I learned of this website back in October and it has been tremondous help in learning all about the lapband and helping me make up my mind. I have been over 200 lbs for about 12 yrs now. I have tried dieting and never had much success. I too have been have very emotional here lately, but now the time is closer I know I'm making the right decision I know it will be hard but I'm ready for a real change in my life. My BMI is 40 I have borderline hypertension and some depression. I have been going thru pictures lately and EVERY picture I have taken with my children I'm overweight and I want to change that I want to be normal not fat. I think your hypertension problem is enough to want to make changes but I agree you have to be ready emotionally, but I don't think we will ever be 100 % sure this is what we need until we have it done. Just do your research and I would say not to cancel your appt's unless your sure you don't want to do it..... I say if I was going to loose it I would have already and why let anymore time in my life pass by without making a change.... GOOD LUCK in your decision... It is yours to make.... :party:

Welcome! I haven't had my sugery yet. Hope you are doing well. Where did you have your surgery at? My consultation is Jan 8th @ Texarkana.

I'm so sorry to hear about this.... I haven't had my surgery yet, but I feel like you need to know someone is listening and thinking about what you have to say. I really don't know that much about about depression sometimes I ask myself am I depressed or just feeling sorry for my self????? I think I feel more emotional since I decided to get the surgery done. I notice myself crying more often.... I'm sorry you r feeling this bad... all the advise I can say is time will pass and you will get to eat just hold your head up and I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning!...... I know i will need help when my turn comes..... sorry I can't help u now.