My origanal surgery date was 8/24 but as an unemployed teacher I was offered a job 5 days before and accepted although bitter sweet. My new surgery date is 12/21 and I wish it was sooner but atleast I will have 14 days over Christmas Break to rest and heal. I am still nervous and having so much time to wait yet again I read some of the horror stories people post and get second thoughts. However I know I will be a happier and healthier me in the long run. Anyone else in the same boat? Having the support system of others has really helped me through.

My weight loss has really picked up recently. I lost 17lbs in 7 weeks, I just got another fill last week and I LOVE where I'm at with my restriction. I can eat about 1/2 cup and I'm satisfied. My body plateaus for about 10 days after a fill, then I start dropping weight, and as of this morning, just saw the scale move downward again. I am down to a size 16 (from a 22) and feeling amazing. Having this new, slimmer body is also helping now that I'm just finally starting to date again. I have so much more confidence and LOVE life. I may not be a fast loser, but I do see the weight coming off, and thats what keeps me motivated.!

My weight loss has really picked up recently. I lost 17lbs in 7 weeks' date=' I just got another fill last week and I LOVE where I'm at with my restriction. I can eat about 1/2 cup and I'm satisfied. My body plateaus for about 10 days after a fill, then I start dropping weight, and as of this morning, just saw the scale move downward again. I am down to a size 16 (from a 22) and feeling amazing. Having this new, slimmer body is also helping now that I'm just finally starting to date again. I have so much more confidence and LOVE life. I may not be a fast loser, but I do see the weight coming off, and thats what keeps me motivated.![/quote']

Congrats on the success, that's a big change in sizes.

Hey all. Just wondering how you all are doing with restriction and how many calories you eat daily. I eat between 1200 and 1500 calories depending on my exercise for the day.

I could probably go for another fill but there are says when all I have all day is protein shakes because I get stuck on everything. Other days I can eat anything I want. I really canyon decide on another fill now or wait.

I have lost 80 lbs so far.

I am officially down 61lbs now....I feel amazing! My weight loss was so slow to begin with, now its coming off and I can see such a huge difference!!! <3n my band!!