Hello everyone! I was banded May 21, 2012 and it went great! It was a long 6 months waiting in insurance authorization but well worth it. The 2 weeks of protein shakes was tough but went by fast enough. I had very little post surgery pain, hardly any residual gas pain and I'm back to wor 1week later. Still on puréed foods that I'm quickly getting tired of but understand the purpose. I have lost 17 pounds just from modifying my diet prior to surgery and of course the shakes and 1 week post op small food amounts. This has been SO worth the wait. Wish I had done it years ago. Looking forward to my first fill on 6/14/12. Thanks to those who wrote to me. Good luck to all who are awaiting surgery!

That's great Jolly! You are on the lapband road to success with your attitude. Stick to the guidelines, pay attention to your body and the band. Once you start to get restriction, it will talk to you! So listen!

You may not (probably won't) get restriction right away. It took me 4-5 fills before I really felt enough to curb my hunger. So hang in there!

Jolly, I was banded the same day! Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Jolly, I am glad to hear that everything went so well for you.

Thanks everyone!

Jolly, I was banded the same day! Glad to hear you are doing so well!

Stay in touch!

Jolly, I was banded on thr 22 of May. I am feeling good too. I find it hard to believe I have done so well so far. Funny thing though is I feel full very quickly, am I unusual?

I am not even filled yet! Best of luck on your journey to you and everyone else!

Keep up the great work Jolly.

Lilbelly, it is not unusal to feel full very quickly. You stomach has a lot of swelling after surgery. Also you band might not be completely empty. This depends on the dr. They have to test the band once it is put on you. Then they let the stomach determine how much Fluid it wants in the band. With my first band, I had 5cc in it after surgery. I won't know with this one until I go for my first fill. Enjoy that feeling cause it will help you lose the weight.