I found this website after my banding...01-13-2006.... I was in Monterrey NL Mexico for Christmas. The advertisement was so inviting. ( impulse shopper) I weighted about 225 lbs and I have not weighted myself since

but I m going for my first fill tommorrow 02-15-06. I know I ve lost some weight in my face but I don't feel it in my jeans they still don't fit.

My meals have been cut by more then half. BUT Im always HUNGRY.

I hope learn more from others. Thanks everyone.

Welcome Deedee....you have found a great community!! I am new also and still going through the process for insurance approval and I can't wait to get my band. You can do some searches for ideas on dealing with your hunger and anything else you experience. There is always someone willing to lend an ear and a word of advice.

Best of luck on your new life with the band!!

:welcome:

I went for my first fill 02-15-06. I have lost 10 lbs since my banding on 01-13-06. I got 2cc for my first fill. hope to see some major weight loss now. My next appt is set for April....but I have two weeks in LAS VEGAS...buffet city. I find my self grazing all day long and I am really working on 3 meals. any help would be accepted.

See you soon

Hiya DeeDee,

My adivce would be to make sure youre eating enough Protein. Try to eat about every three hours. Small meals, avoid carbs because they are quickly burned up by the body and you'll be looking for more fuel in no time.

If you do go to the buffets, choose chicken and some veggies. Eat very slowly and don't drink while you're eating. Maybe have someone else go up to get your food so you dont have to face all of the temptations? If you'll be with friends or family, maybe they would be willing to bring back an extra small plate and share a bit with you since they can get more.

I hope youre fill gives you all the restriction you need before you go. Best of luck to you!

Congrats on your banding DeeDee! Yep, be careful of grazing. You will end up getting in wayyy too many calories this way unless you are careful. Plan ahead. Eat solid protiens first (chicken is the best!) and then if you have room, eat other things. Keep it healthy, especially in Vegas!!

Now that you are filled, you should feel a difference in your hunger and you should get fuller faster. Be careful, eat slowly and carefully until you see how this band fill will work for you. Hang in there!

Congrats on the 10 pounds! Here's to more!!

Welcome to LBT. Lots of info here to pick and choose from. Good luck.

Hey there and welcome! I'm sorta new here too. Congratulations on the band. So how long have you had it? I'm still waitin' on my insurance approval letter. I've been thinkin' bout doin this for 2 yr now. Best wishes on success of this for you. Hope to hear from you sometime.