Hello! I got banded on March 14, 2012, after a few weeks of waiting for insurance approval. I can't believe it's already happened, I was so ready for a change in my life. I have three children who just can't wait to see me run and jump on the trampoline. I received my first fill on April 9th, 2012 and I now have 5.2 cc's total. My appetite still seems to be a bit large, should I be worried?

Congrats on your lapband surgery. Were you given a diet program telling you how much food you should eat at a sitting? I was, It is about 1 cup of food. As far as any restricton after 1 fill. I don't think you will have it. Usually it takes about 4-5 or more (depending on how agressive your Dr is when he fills your band. When you eat food. Eat protein first, then veggies. Dont keep eating until you are FULL. Stop eating when you are satisfied. The reason for the band **which is just a too** is to remind you not to over eat. If you do overeat. You will feel "not so good." And you will have to throw up. It not only is not pretty, it is not good because it hurts, and the band might slip.

I am hoping that you were told about not eating bread, pasta, rice, pizza and no drinking while you eat. And no drinking right after eating. NO carbinated fluids. You should also chew your food as if you were pulverizing it with your teeth. You had the lapband so you could lose your weight. the restriction will come soon but you also need to pay attention not to eat crap. You would not put crap food in your childrens dish would you? I am for you and hope you receive this email with joy and not anger. you may reach me at lizybird@aol.com... I have helped many girls lose weight..

Do not be worried. I was banded in December I had my 3rd fill last week and honestly until this 3rd fill I wasnt feeling that much restriction ... but trust me its slow and steady step by step. You will get there!