Just in case, 4 all the New people. When your bands are complete, your first month or so, you are healing, and your band is open, until you get your fills. So its OK if you put on a few pounds at first. (Post-Op). Don't Beat yourself up or get discouraged. Stay on track. Just writing this thread because, I've been reading alot of new Bandsters feeling down 4 gaining a few pounds in the beginning. I don't think their Doctors are giving them proper instructions and step by step information on how the Lap Band works. That's why I love this site because we all help each other....

THANK YOU.....

thanks for posting this..wish i knew this when i went through that.

i also wanna tell new bandsters dont compare your weight loss or how much is in your band with others. this is an individual journey as well as one we travel together. (if that makes sense).

everyone "cheats" at some point..dont beat yourself up!

ok that is all...now back to our regularly scheduled program..lol

Good luck I am one month banded 4/6/2012 !! Good so far.