Greetings to all!

Here is a place for us to meet up after our surgeries for more specific post-op discussions. Hope to see everyone here!

lost 8lbs so far...hoping for another 2lb loss this week, at least. Getting a fill on Thursday. Everyone doing well?

Hi Everyone!

I'm still lingering in the 171 pound region, haven't broken through that plateau. Good news is that I have had major NSVs instead, and it helps me know I'm doing something right. I'm wearing my size 10 abercrombie and fitch jeans and my medium uniform pants. Everyone noticed my uniform pants! I was worried they were too tight but my girlfriend at work said they fit great. I really wish I could break 171. Been stuck here for a while. Guess it is time to step up my exercise game. Hoping for you all to be healing, losing & winning!

Kate

Hey everyone! Nice to see everyone is getting some results! I have 4cc in my band and I feel little restriction...ive only lost 5 lbs since aug 15. I feel like i should be losing more...Im also not eating very many calories most the time less than 800 calories..I start my work outs tomorrow at our new gym that just opened so hopefully this will help also! Im down 10-13 pounds since July 20 :/ Guess its better than nothing...I know we all think that it should just fall off like a miracle, atleast thats what i thought at first, but i have learned that it takes hard hard work!!!! Good luck and keep in touch!!!

Hey y'all! I was banded 7/13/11 and I got my first fill on 8/16/11 of 4 ccs, I haven't had any restriction so I'm getting another fill today! Down 20lbs since surgery

I am going thru a rough time with the band...after my last fill which was my third one, i though i was too tight because the whole weekend, i would get stuck everytime i had any type of solid, good or bad. since the weekend, i think things are easing up and i am able to eat somewhat now, but i got so discouraged that i think i am making terrible eating choices almost everyday. i am confused: am i too tight and because of that convincing myself to eat slider and bad foods, or am i not tight enough and just depressed about the truth of the matter that i will not be able to eat certain things without getting stuck. i am stuggling with this way of life because i feel like i am doomed to miss out on all the fun, and plus i am not even losing much to make it worth it. sometimes i think i just need to hurry up and start exercising to help me along and get me over this slump and not run into the office for an unfill or a fill. any advice?

They are doing another fill that quickly? I was banded on 7/20, had a fill 8/10. I still feel no restriction. Do you feel any different after this fill?

Hey y'all! I was banded 7/13/11 and I got my first fill on 8/16/11 of 4 ccs, I haven't had any restriction so I'm getting another fill today! Down 20lbs since surgery

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Hello All, I was banded yesterday July 29!!!! I'm very pleased so far. I keep thinking this is the quiet b4 the storm!! Haven't had much pain, just a little (expected) soreness. I am waiting for the "horrible gas" I keep hearing about! lol I try to walk around the house for 5 mins every hour. Today I can have broth, flavored water, and tea. Broth never tasted so good! lol Got it form the chinese restaurant- plain. Yummy! Good luck to you all!!

Hey, friends! It's good to hear from everyone that has been checking in lately and I'm so happy for those of you seeing good results! For those of you feeling frustrated and challenged, just hang in there! I know that it seems slow-going, but if you can picture what youll look like in 9-12 months, it might help you keep motivated. I know that sometimes I stop and think I haven't lost much, but then I have to remind myself that it's not even been 2 months yet!

Anyway, I have been doing great with the band and haven't had any problems so far. I am 7 1/2 weeks out and down 34 lbs. I guess my only complaint is CONSTIPATION - Grr!

Onward and downward, my friends!

Hi everyone! I was banded 7/20 am down 14 lb since surgery not enough for me but the doctor says am doing great, am having my first fill on the 13 hope everything work faster for me after my first fill , I think am just eating too and this is not helping!

Hey everyone, thought that I would check in. Everything is ok. Have only a had a couple of "sticking/sliming" incidences. and Lordy, I am not a fan of that! I have not had a fill yet, as that I had to reschedule my first one until Sept 14th. However, I am down 22 lbs without it, so I think it may be slow but sure. and I am ok with that, as long as the scale is going down and not up! I am still not eating bread, rice or pasta yet. I am visiting my doctors office's nutrtionist and exercise periodically, which is a part of their program. Very helpful.

Good job, everyone and stay in touch

Lisa B - Northern Va

Ugh. I had my first full-on "PB" yesterday. Disgusting!! It was made worse by the fact that the PB made me vomit. Yuck, yuck, yuck.

At least I was at home when it happened!

First fill tomorrow! I am a bit nervous about it, as I don't quite know what to expect pain wise; I still feel a bit tender around the port area. I am looking forward to feeling restriction, but I am so worried about getting stuck, or PBing. I already cannot eat soft breads without a slight stuck feeling, so I am going to try and be super careful and not get stuck by focusing on the small bites and chewing. From what I am reading on posts, it is most likely going to happen at least once though!

Hi all: Went to dr yesterday and down 22 lbs. I'm happy with the way my loss is going......slow but steady. He asked if I wanted a fill but I thought I would hold off for now. I am able to eat most everything I try... but do get satisfied with less food. I feel comfortable like this and have had no issues with vomiting, etc. Am I doing the right thing by not getting a fil????. If I do see my hunger getting worse I will definately get one at my next visit which will be in mid October. Going to Vegas with friends at the beginning of October so I want to feel comfortable with the band. Dr. said it will get tighter with the air flight......then it should adjust. Has anyone had an issue with flying with the lapband?? Thanx CAT

2nd fill this Thursday, I'm down 14 lbs now. I'm good with that, my "fat" clothes are too big now. But now quite into my one size down yet. Hopefully with 5 more lbs I will be. Can't wait to take that size 8 wardrobe back out of my closet! It's almost 2 years since I've worn any of it. Man that weight just crept up on me.

This week was my biggest loss so far at 3lbs, I was stoked to see it on the scale. well have a great week bandsters!

Hi all: Went to dr yesterday and down 22 lbs. I'm happy with the way my loss is going......slow but steady. He asked if I wanted a fill but I thought I would hold off for now. I am able to eat most everything I try... but do get satisfied with less food. I feel comfortable like this and have had no issues with vomiting, etc. Am I doing the right thing by not getting a fil????. If I do see my hunger getting worse I will definately get one at my next visit which will be in mid October. Going to Vegas with friends at the beginning of October so I want to feel comfortable with the band. Dr. said it will get tighter with the air flight......then it should adjust. Has anyone had an issue with flying with the lapband?? Thanx CAT

Wow Chris good for you. I see the Dr tomorrow at 4pm. Not sure if I want a fill I too feel great now finding it hard to eat bread and that is with out a fill. I do find that I need to drink with my food how about you?

Stay well.

Mary