Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

Just stopping in to say I had my first fill! Surgery was 5 weeks ago. He put 4 cc's in without a problem. He got it on the first stick Nothing to be nervous about! I'm a crybaby, and this was a piece of cake

Just stopping in to say I had my first fill! Surgery was 5 weeks ago. He put 4 cc's in without a problem. He got it on the first stick Nothing to be nervous about! I'm a crybaby' date=' and this was a piece of cake [/quote']

I had my first fill today, also!! It was alot easier then I thought it was going to be. Just a little sting, in fact it hurt less then getting blood drawn. I got 3 cc' s.

i started solids today and i definately over did it trial and error i guess ) my husband brought me a small chicken shawarma for lunch and i thought i was taking my time... i didn't eat all of it but afterwards and up until now (3 hours later) and im still hurting like chest area? has this happened to anyone? and i keep belching... like a lot!!!!! (tmi sorry) any tips on how to know when youre full without feeling that full feeling?!!?

I think that's why bandster weigh their food. Try keeping it at 4 oz. I have been keeping the less than a cup per meal. My nutritionist told me that if I have to take a deep breath during meals that means I am full and push the food away.

Big milestone today. I went out to dinner for the first time since being banded about a month ago. I did good. Ate about 3 oz grilled scallops and about 1/4 cup sauteed spinach. I took a roll when offered and never touched it. Did not feel hungry or unsatisfied...and I don't think any of my dinner companions noticed my cutting the scallops into small pieces or that I was waiting between bites. They didn't know I had the lapband, and I didn't want to talk about it either. oh...and after dinner, we went to see Barry Manilow in concert. He was terrific, sang all his hits, and had the audience singing along with him. Mostly though, it was really nice for me to have enjoyed the show more than focusing on the meal beforehand.

I had surgery 3 weeks ago to the day and I got my first fill today! I was given 3 cc for my 10 cc band during surgery. Today they gave me an additional 1.2 cc. They told me to come back in 3 weeks for my 2nd fill. My doc seems pretty aggressive but I will do as he instructs. I can't wait to reach the "green zone" where I'm not hungry for 5 hours on a cup of food.

Dang that is aggressive. Make sure to follow your bodys instincts too though if you feel like something isn't right or your too tight.

Soon2B that seems to happen if I eat a lot (as in a cup) or something that is harder to digest than I thought, so far Oatmeal does that for me.

I had surgery 3 weeks ago to the day and I got my first fill today! I was given 3 cc for my 10 cc band during surgery. Today they gave me an additional 1.2 cc. They told me to come back in 3 weeks for my 2nd fill. My doc seems pretty aggressive but I will do as he instructs. I can't wait to reach the "green zone" where I'm not hungry for 5 hours on a cup of food.

TxMamaof3,

My dr is the same way! I had 1 cc put in at 3 weeks, and then another 1 cc put in this week, three weeks later. I was banded January 9, I'm doing great. Already 26 pounds down! At first I was worried how aggressive my doc was, but now I'm good with it. His theory is that the band is a tool, and he wants it to work it's best by getting me there as soon as possible. Every doc and every journey is different, but I'm happy so far with mine. Good luck to you!

Hello all! I'm new

I have my first appt with a surgeon on 2/20 to discuss requirements in order to get rolling.

I'm hoping for success and to possibly get this done by late summer. *fingers crossed!*

Worried my insurance won't approve...

was scheduled for my first fill today but am down another 7 lbs. and not having hunger between meals. Staying around 1,000 calories a day so dr. said to leave well enough alone and come back in a month to reassess. I'm actually fine with that plan.

Feeling so unsatisfied right now. I seem to eat in the night more than one should. I don't know what to do. I am not hungry, just bored.

Feeling so unsatisfied right now. I seem to eat in the night more than one should. I don't know what to do. I am not hungry' date=' just bored.[/quote']

I know it's hard but try to find something that occupies your mind and hands. It's like trying to quit smoking.

I taught myself to knit when I quit smoking. Work puzzles or something like that. Right now I have 4 college classes that keep me busy with homework. I feel your pain though the evenings are the worst for me too.

I know it's hard but try to find something that occupies your mind and hands. It's like trying to quit smoking.

I taught myself to knit when I quit smoking. Work puzzles or something like that. Right now I have 4 college classes that keep me busy with homework. I feel your pain though the evenings are the worst for me too.

Thanks. I will try to read or something. I have a few books to still read.

I paint my nails. It's weird but it stops me from eating when I'm just bored.

How yall doing?

Me: not the best :/ banded 1/25 and down 15 lbs since surgery. I have 4.5 ccs in and am hungry quite often so then i eat too much. And i probably could be making better use of my calorie intake.

I go in for another fill tomorrow. And i havent really lost any weight since last appt 2 weeks ago. (Although im on my period and may be retaining Water?) i dunno for some reason im just kinda down