Just wanted to introduce myself. I was banded 12/27 and tomorrow will make 4 weeks since then. As of today, I'm down 17 lbs from the weigh in the morning of surgery. I had the iLap procedure (with stomach plication). My co-workers and most of my family have been very supportive (with the exception of my mother in law).

What I have come to realize is that a positive mental attitude is key. I've changed my entire outlook on eating. Not as a thing to socialize at, or do when bored, but as something to provide nutrients for my body. I may have gone a bit overboard, but I now eat organic as much as possible and make sure I have my daily vitamins and protein.

I'm working out 4-5 times a week starting off slow and building up. No one can go in from being a couch potato and expect to get on the treadmill for an hour. I started with 20 minutes have worked out up 30 and added weights to help tone up.

Any other workout suggestions would be great. I'm so glad to have found a place with others in my situation.

Woot Woot. It's been a month (tomorrow) from my surgery and as of this morning, I've lost 20 lbs!! YEA ME!

Way to go on 20 lbs!!! I can't wait to be able to say that for myself.

I am planning on telling my Mother in Law tonight that I am having the lap band on Feb 3. I already think that she is going to be the LEAST supportive. My intire side of the family is very excited about the surgery and for my future, but I know that my mother in law will be overcome with worry over it that she won't be very supportive:(