As May rapidly draws to a close (the time went so fast!) I thought I would start a thread to see how my fellow May buddies are doing after being banded! (and hopefully those who are banded in the next week will also post their updates too)

It has been a little over a week for me... generally things are going very well but struggling with a bit of fatigue. Still a little bit of pain/swelling but every day it improves. I was very fortunate in that I was able to take a long time off to recuperate - how are those of you who are back at work?

I hope everyone is doing well - healing up nicely and getting back to feeling like your old self - with a new motivation and lifestyle, of course

Let's hear how you're doing!

Tomorrow is my first fill! Just A month post-op. I really need it, I feel that everyday I have less restriction and I'm eating a little more. I haven't gain any weight but my goal is to lose it all! I can't wait to start loosing again like right post-op despite this fact, I'm feeling great! So much active and with so much energy, love it!

Tomorrow is my first fill! Just A month post-op. I really need it' date=' I feel that everyday I have less restriction and I'm eating a little more. I haven't gain any weight but my goal is to lose it all! I can't wait to start loosing again like right post-op <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> despite this fact, I'm feeling great! So much active and with so much energy, love it![/quote']

I love the energy. That would be worth getting the lap band all on its own. The losing weight would be a bonus. :-) I haven't felt this good and active in years and I am only two weeks post op. I can't imagine further down the road, but I'm looking forward to it.

I was banded May 17th and so far from pre-op to now I've lost 29 pounds. At the time of surgery, my surgeon put 4.5cc of saline. I had my first fill 2 weeks ago (1cc) and my next is June 24th. I almost feel like I'm losing rather slowly but I don't feel a lot of restriction and I'm hungry quite a bit. Anyone else experiencing hunger. Sorry, if you've already discussed but I haven't read through all the posts.

I was banded may 29th. From pre op diet 5/16 to now down 30 pounds! Only 4 weeks post op on soft foods now. My first fill not til July 12th. No hunger only consume around 600-700 calories a day. Feeling great! No pain no problems eating but being very compliant! Eating slow and small bites. Very satisfied consuming bout 60 grams protein a day. Will carry on! Feel so much better. Have R/A and my arthritis pain is much improved. Good luck to everyone. It's not easy and everyday is a challenge . I have always loved food.