Hi all. I usually lurk and read a lot of the posts, but today I'm ready to start putting in comments. I got banded on 03/30/2010. I lost 10 lbs in the first 2 weeks (344lbs-334lbs) after being banded then after that my appetite shot up and that lovely feeling of being full and satisfied went down. I maintened my weight loss surprisingly cause I thought for sure I would gain. I know for sure I would have if I did not have the band since I ate a lot. I also walked 1 mile a day too. So I read in the forum this happens to everyone and I felt better, plus my doctor assured me that my stomach went down from the surgery swelling and that soon as I was adjusted I would see a major difference. So I had my first adjustment two days ago on 05/4/2010 and right away I noticed the difference in not being hungry. I have lost 2 lbs in 2 days already. Finally moving ! I get full from a small cup of jello, can you believe it ? Before my adjustment I could have a protein shake and jello. I can only drink half a protein shake now. I'm so excited. My doctor gives adjustments every 4 weeks and I'm glad about that because I have read some people only get every 5 months WOW ! I'm very glad I made this decision for the surgery. The easy part has always been losing the weight, but keeping it off was my biggest trouble. I lose 60 and gain back 65 in a year. Now I no longer have that worry thanks to the lapband. Good luck everyone and I look forward to reading more stories on here. This site is wonderful because I can relate so well. Take care.

Does your Dr make the adjustment appointments for you, or does he suggest every four weeks?

Congrats on your loss so far! I'm glad you had a good first adjustment experience!

Thank you Laura, congrats on yours as well. My doctor makes the appointments every 4 weeks as requirement. So it's once a month for a year. I was a little nervous he didn't use anesthesia, but I didn't feel anything but a small pinch and it was over fast. Glad my insurance also approved the first year of visits so I can afford it. He has a great success rate, most of his patients lose 50+ lbs in the first 6 months, one lady lost over 70. I usually don't care for doctors, but his confidence and caring has really boosted my own confidence to a whole new level.