I was just banded on Monday, April 19. I feel good (just sore and very tired) but I am sooooo excited! I started this process last August, and it felt like it was taking an eternity. Now the reality has come true, and I'm hoping I have great success, and I'm positive I will! Any tips or suggestions for me? Also, I'd love to hear any success stories. Thanks in advance.

Today's my 2 year bandiversary and I feel I've been successful. The best tip I can give you is to remember your doctor when things get rough. At some point, you will slip. Don't be afraid to tell your doctor what is going on and get some help. I've heard a lot of people tell me that they don't want to admit to their doctor that they are eating too much, but that is why we have an adjustable band.

I'm sure you will get lots of other tips about diet and exercise, but for me, the important part is to just keep going on. You will have good days and bad ones, but your band will be there for you when you need it.

Good luck in your journey. I hope you will be as happy with your band as I am.

Cindy

of course you'll be successful, welcome to the losers bench!!! exercise and eat well and you'll start seeing results right away!!!:smile:

Thanks everyone!

I am still pretty new at the band thing, but my advise is that you will loose quick for a few weeks depending on your diet progression (mine was clear liquid 1 week, full liquid 1 week, soft one week etc) then when the swelling goes down and you are eating solids the loss may stop. at this point it is pretty much like you dont have a band because there is no fill. just eat healthy and it will start coming off again after your fills :thumbup: good luck and congrats on being banded

I am still pretty new at the band thing, but my advise is that you will loose quick for a few weeks depending on your diet progression (mine was clear liquid 1 week, full liquid 1 week, soft one week etc) then when the swelling goes down and you are eating solids the loss may stop. at this point it is pretty much like you dont have a band because there is no fill. just eat healthy and it will start coming off again after your fills :thumbup: good luck and congrats on being banded

Good advice from Jill. She is right on. It has been about 6 moths for me. I am still learning. But, slow and steady as the turtle goes. About 2 lbs a week is a good weight loss. Best of luck to you. Karen