I was banded on 10/23/09. My surgery was at 11:30 am and I was home by 4:00 pm that afternoon. To me surgery was the easy part, it was the two week liquid diet that was the hardest. I did stick to it though. Your restriction will go away once the swelling goes down, but be patient. I didn't have good restriction until my 2nd fill. My first fill was on December 7th and I just had my 2nd fill on January 4th. I am down 27 lbs. and feel really great. I have a ways to go but it is a start. Just know that we all will get to where we need to be as far as restriction goes. If you are feeling hungry alot or you have stop losing weight, don't hesitate to get a fill. The ball is in our court and we have to stay on top of things. I'm excited about 2010 because there is alot to celebrate. I hope to be down 100 lbs by my 1 year LapBand anniversary. Good luck to you all!

Ashley

Presurgery 245

Current 217

Thanks, I needed that. My banding was on 12-30 and today is hard. I'm hungry and the fluids are just not cutting it. I have not ever had restriction and that scares me a little. I am excited about the future and am taking baby steps. One good day at a time.