Banded August 8, 2012. Starting weight 220. Weight today, 196. Got first fill 2 weeks ago. No issues don't really think I need another fill yet. Still have burping and some gas though. Crazy that after I eat my left shoulder still gets an intense pain. I am averaging 1/2 to 1 pound down a day. Hope to reach my goal of 130 by February. I eat pretty healthy and a lot less of it. In a restaurant as soon as the food comes I cut it in half. I walk 3-4 days a week on my lunch break.

Hi, August bandsters. Banded 8/31. Starting weight 213. Surgery day 199lbs. Today 191.6. A bit impatient, but my home scale is 2lbs. heavy based on weighing day of surgery. Goal was to lose 10 lbs. by 9/30. So, almost there, but seems so slow!!! No fill until 10/1. Walking 4-5 times per week for about an hour at for 2.5 miles. Have difficulty getting all the calories (800-1000) and protein in and still following doctor's guidelines of 3 meals/no snacks, 20 minutes for a meal or until satisfied. Am having a glass or two of wine each day which was ok'd by doctor. Do get hungry between meals, however. Any "kind" advice welcome.

Nanu, I am a wine lover but switched to skinny girl margarita instead. Thanks for sharing your journey thus far.

I was banded on 8/28. Starting weight 285 and currently 260. I get to move on to a low-fat/low-carb diet on Tuesday! Very excited. I too am eating three meals a day with no snacks. Clothes are getting looser. I am still waiting for the ok to got ot the gym and start building up my muscle so I don't have so much loose skin.

Banded on 8/7/12. Starting weight 304.5. Weight as for this morning is 271.8. While I wish it were MORE of a weight loss, I also realize almost 33 lbs in just over 6 weeks is nothing to take for granted. I have a concert/girls weekend get away the first weekend in November, and my goal is to be to 250 by then.

I had my first fill on 9/20. I feel exactly the same as I did before the fill. I go back on October 5th.

Surgery on 8/13. Starting weight 305.4, current weight 278.0

Hey band buddies. Starting weight was 225 , I was banded 8/15, I'm now 190. Down 35 lbs. had a fill tuesday of 4 cc in my 10cc band & happy with that but glad im pn track to lose more!!! - slow and steady wins the race

Surgery 8/27, starting weight 239, surgery day weight 224, current weight 212. 27 lbs total, couldn't be happier. First fill of 3cc on 9/20, next fill 10/16.

Hello fellow August Bandsters. My band dates was August 2. Pre-op weight 256.8; surgery day 244.6. Today 222.22. First fill was September 11,no clue how much because doctor won't tell. However ecstatic over saying good bye to 34 pounds. Exercising religiously everyday and even more on the weekends. Made a lot of room in the closet, some pants looked like clown pants and had to be packed away. Feeling really good about myself. Really being good with keeping my daily food journal on my fitness pal. Next fill is October 29. Going to Myrtle Beach next weekend and nervous about getting in my exercise like at home. But the beach is beautiful so I plan to be there walking. Wishing all my fellow August Bandsters continued success

Banded 8/15 - PreSurgery Weight - 229. 1st Fill - 2.5cc's - Sept 13th

Current Weight - 209 and dropping. I have not started exercising yet. I plan on starting this weekend. This is supercharge my weight loss.

Congradualtions to everyone. We are all one step closer to reaching our goals.

I was banded on 8/29. My pre-surgical weight was 191. Currently 176. When I went for my second post-surgical weigh-in, I GAINED 2 pounds!! WTF?? Although I am happy to be down 15 pounds total in one month, I've decided not to bother worrying about the scale. My clothes are hanging off me - down almost 2 sizes already - and that's gauge enough for me! Haven't had a fill yet. My next appointment is Thursday. Really hope the scale doesn't show a gain again... that would just be too freaky for me!

Banded August 21. Down 28 pounds. Have my first fill on October 2. Feeling great!!!!

I was banded 8/16/12. Lost a total of 32.9 lbs since start of pre-op liquid diet. Got my 1st fill 9/26/12. 3cc in 14 cc band. Not feeling any restriction but Dr. Said I wouldn't until about the third fill. Happy because weight is still going down but frustrated as it is sooooo slow. Guess I should revel in the non-scale victories like going down 2 pant sizes. Was a size 22.... Now in a size 18. Can squeeze into a 16 if the jeans have some stretch to them, but they're tight.

Banded 8/29. Starting weight 236. Now at 203.2. Down 32.8 lbs! I get my first full Thurseday.

Awesome progress Alex77709! I get my third fill Monday and I'm hoping it puts me in the green zone. Noticed a little tightness with this last fill especially when taking too big of a bite of something and not chewing it well. Really have to work on that to re-train myself. Learning as I go.