I was banded on July 21, 2011. I just saw the doctor today and am down 19 lbs (not since surgery, since my last doctor's visit). I will be getting my first adjustment in three weeks.

I'm a little nervous about food right now because my doctor told me that any type of food will go down because I haven't had my first adjustment yet. I had tried tiny portions of real food (and chewed it until it was gone) so I just don't want to get into the mind set that I can eat anything I want.

Other than that, I feel great and am so excited to step on the scale each morning.

I'd love to hear from others who have had lap-band. Any tips and suggestions would be appreciated!!!!

First of all Welcome aboard !

You can go to the Post operative site, and find a lot of info., and answers to your questions.

Where you are at on the Forum is Introductions, next one under that Pre Op, under that is Post op.

Click on that, and you are on your way,

Any questions? I'm available too...

Congrats on your weight Loss.

Shirley.