Hi! I had my Lap Band placed on Thanksgiving day of 2010. So far, slow but steady weight loss. I am now at 25 pounds lost. I wish it were more, but I am still very happy with it. The first month, it came off easiest. SInce, I would say I am averaging a half pound to a pound a week. On the weeks that I am committed to eating carefully and exercising, of course I do better. I have had two fills. All this said, I am still very thrilled with my weight loss and hope to continue for another 30 to 40 pounds!

I would love to hear how others are doing that were banded around the same time.

DRP

I was banded 12/13 and i've lost 46 pounds. That's including the the 15 or so I lost on the pre-op diet. It's going pretty well. I agree it's hard to stay committed, but I do good most of the time. I could probably be better though.

I was banded the Monday after Thanksgiving and have lost almost 60 pounds. I started exercising a few weeks ago which has helped to tone up my starting to sag skin Great job on your progress, keep up the great work!!!

I was banded 12/6/10, I have lost 34 pounds so far. I have had 3 fills but hope to get another one on Tuesday. The weight loss is slower than I thought it would be but I am happy with what I lost so far. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and work with a trainer once a week.

I was banded on December 2nd and I have lost 58 lbs including the 10 lbs I lost during my pre-op diet. I am doing a good job with my food choices and quantities but I really need to do a better job of exercising. I get in an hour 3 times a week if I'm lucky but I really need to join a gym and get my butt in gear.

I was banded on the 6th Dec 10 and have lost 66 pounds. I'm very happy and think I maybe at my sweet spot after 2 fills. If I eat too quickly or not chew properly I slime or get stuck but if I'm careful everything is great and I am full with around a cup or just under in food. I've just started exercising and actually enjoying it.

I was also banded December 6th, and I'm down 72 pounds so far. I'm working my band as hard as I can, and it's working exactly as advertised. I've had three fills, and I'm currently at 8cc in a 14cc band. I'm heading in on Thursday for a small fill, and I think I'll be right at my sweet spot.

Good luck to everyone as our journey continues!

Dave

I was banded 12/20 and have lost a little over 30#. I have not had a fill yet and am very comfortable where I am. I do think I have something in my band from surgery though, I want to ask my doc next time I go. I feel GREAT. My energy is way up and I just feel so much better about myself

I was banded Nov 5th, 2010 and I just reached my 35 pounds lost. I have had 4 fills and I'm at an 8cc. The Dr. said no fill this last Friday, because I need to focus on my malnutrition’s food choices. I guess I was eating the wrong things and he really wants me to focus on choosing more Protein and going back to those nasty Protein shakes. Ha-ha. He thinks I could be right on the verge of on my sweet spot and maybe slightly over. Um I was going to ask if anyone had any great recipes out there. I pretty much live off of homemade chili and as much as I love that, I need a variety. My husband bought me an elliptical so I am using that 6 days a week for 20 min’s right now and plan to spend more time as soon as I feel comfortable. This is all a lifestyle change and I'm learning to kind of roll with the punches. Congrates everyone in your successes and many more to follow.

~Ann

I was banded December 19th and have lost 82 pounds so far. I am super happy with my loss. I eat well (about 1200 - 1500 calories a day) and work out 5 days a week, 3 times with a trainer. I feel better than I have in years. My energy is way up. I'm starting to become self concious of the loose/hanging skin and know that will just keep getting worse as I lose weight. I try not to focus on that and stay focused on the end goal. I am a huge believer in the band and know that if you put your energy into it, it will work!

Mar

Good Day! i was banded 12/21/10. I have lost a total of 55 lbs. that does include my 13 lbs of pre-op. i have just had my first fill. and feel great. i like others need to get my exercise in gear. but i do outside activities and gardening and stuff. so my exercise is in all different form types. I stay satisfied longer since my fill. i enjoy about 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups of food per meal. i am a carbaholic so i am having fits trying to stay away from carbs. but i am doing it and my plateau broke so we are trucking on down the road.

I hope everyone has a great week! :party: