Hello All

I have join this site hoping to find some people ging through the same issues as me, and for support in this new life i have began.

I am Rita I live in Stafford Va, I got my band placed on May 25th and I have been learned everyday since.

I just recieved my first band fill on tuesday. I am feeling full all of the time. Which i thought would be good but in reality it feels weird.

I have been feeling alone in the world as well.

Hello Rita welcome to the board! Congratulations on your new journey. I haven't been banded yet my surgery date is July 16th. I'm nervous but excited! :smile:

Comming on here and posting will deffinitly help you not to feel alone, everyone here is so encouraging and very helpful. Good Luck!

Hello Rita, congrats on doing good. I was banded on June 28th, had my first Dr visit today and have lost 11 lbs since the surgery, 21 all together. It feels wonderful. Doesn't it? How much have you lost. Don't have to feel alone. Look how many members are on this site. Very encouraging place I have found. Hang in there and keep your eyes on the prize!!

Welcome Rita!

I favor that full feeling following a fill. (say that 5 times fast)

Even if you are not hungry, make sure to get 50 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of Water daily to stave off malnutrition.

Hello Rita, and congrats on the first fill. I was banded on June 21st. I went for my 2 week check up with my dr yesterday. I have lost 21 pounds since day of Surgery. I have been walking 2 mile a day and feeling really good. I am on my soft foods and I have no hunger at all. I am consuming 2 to 3 protien shakes a day and eating Oatmeal for breakfast and trying different foods each day. I know what you mean when you say you feel alone in the world. Sad to say that many in the world are focused on food. I guess it is the only satisfaction people get. This is a good place to vent.

Try to not isolate yourself. Endorphines are produced by several ways. So get out get moving and try to stay positive. The secret to really living is to encourage yourself. Good luck and hang in there.

Thanks for all the posts it is good to know I'm not alone in this. I have lost 26 pounds to date, and it does feel great. I am starting to notice a difference in my clothes. I have been working out a few times a week and can now run 2 miles with out stopping.

But the last few days after the fill have been a little rough. I have been just trying to get my Protein in. Yesterday i did not and i really felt weak.