I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

My hair is starting to fall out. I guess 50 lbs in 3 months can do that....but it sucks!!!!!!! It happened to me after my daughter was born, luckily it grew back. I asked the nutritionist about biotin and she said it's not proven to do anything. I'm going to try it anyway.

I just got back from my 1st fill...I got 3 cc's. It was really cool watching as the doctor put 5 cc's in my band then had me drink the barium and we watched as it went down and created the pouch then wouldn't trickle thru the band. he then removed enough liquid so it began trickling thru like is should. My next scheduled fill is for Nov 21st. Wonder if i will need it by then?

Doctor says I am now part of the "Band Club".

Now liquid diet for 24 hours...

My hair is starting to fall out. I guess 50 lbs in 3 months can do that....but it sucks!!!!!!! It happened to me after my daughter was born, luckily it grew back. I asked the nutritionist about biotin and she said it's not proven to do anything. I'm going to try it anyway.

Are you sure you are eating enough protein? 100 grams a day?

Are you sure you are eating enough protein? 100 grams a day?

I was told 60-80 per day, and yes I get that. I've lost almost 50 lbs in 3 months---I'm not surprised I'm losing hair.

I was told 60-80 per day' date=' and yes I get that. I've lost almost 50 lbs in 3 months---I'm not surprised I'm losing hair. [/quote']

Does everyone lose their hair?

I was told 60-80 per day, and yes I get that. I've lost almost 50 lbs in 3 months---I'm not surprised I'm losing hair.

I would suggest asking your doctor if you could try increasing your Protein to 80-100 gms a day? My doctor has told me not getting enough protein is what causes the hair loss. Just a suggestion... It is a very real concern for me also. My hair is the only thing I like about my looks...lol

I've written a new blog post about my fill today... check it out @ http://www.debbieposton.com/my-1st-lap-band-fill/

Tell me what you think??

I've written a new blog post about my fill today... check it out @ http://www.debbieposton.com/my-1st-lap-band-fill/ Tell me what you think??

Oh my gosh Debbie what a wonderful blog. I feel like I was there getting a fill myself. I am not scheduled for my first fill until November 20. My doctor is making me wait 6weeks before I get my first fill. I have wondered many times when I will start feeling full as you described. Thank you for a wonderful blog.

Oh my gosh Debbie what a wonderful blog. I feel like I was there getting a fill myself. I am not scheduled for my first fill until November 20. My doctor is making me wait 6weeks before I get my first fill. I have wondered many times when I will start feeling full as you described. Thank you for a wonderful blog.

You're welcome. I appreciate your comment. Could you go back to my blog and post your comment there for others who follow me? You would be surprised how much our words can help others...

You're welcome. I appreciate your comment. Could you go back to my blog and post your comment there for others who follow me? You would be surprised how much our words can help others...

Will do.... You are so correct I get so much out of others....

Well I have lost the pound I gained last week. I did a modified liquid diet for a couple of days. Now I just have to find the time to exercise more with all my homework. I am glad that I am nearing the end of my schooling, but I think I made a huge mistake taking 2 psychology classes at once. Tons of work and reading in them.

I have discovered that I love multi-grain Eggo waffles and wheat buns. I've been eating wheat bread for many years now, but had never tried other wheat products. I have become addicted to spiced cinnamon chai tea lattes. They have replaced my Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper addiction.

3 more days until my first fill. Hope that helps me keep losing without having to wait for a second fill.

Well I have lost the pound I gained last week. I did a modified liquid diet for a couple of days. Now I just have to find the time to exercise more with all my homework. I am glad that I am nearing the end of my schooling, but I think I made a huge mistake taking 2 psychology classes at once. Tons of work and reading in them.

I have discovered that I love multi-grain Eggo waffles and wheat buns. I've been eating wheat bread for many years now, but had never tried other wheat products. I have become addicted to spiced cinnamon chai tea lattes. They have replaced my Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper addiction.

3 more days until my first fill. Hope that helps me keep losing without having to wait for a second fill.

You might want to re-think the waffles and buns after your fill. You really can't eat very much after the fill so if you focus on Protein, there is no room left for bread of any kind and it's kind of a pain to eat...just saying, that's been my experience so far...

After your 1st fill, how is your restriction??

This is how I feel so far...http://www.debbieposton.com/wow-restriction/

I would love if you would post your thoughts as comments to my blog...Thank you in advance!

You might want to re-think the waffles and buns after your fill. You really can't eat very much after the fill so if you focus on Protein, there is no room left for bread of any kind and it's kind of a pain to eat...just saying, that's been my experience so far...

I do focus on protein. I have a Protein shake first thing in the morning then later I have a waffle for the Fiber and I usually put Peanut Butter on it for added protein. I can't eat much bread, but when I do I make sure that it is wheat and not white like my dr told me. There are still a few things that I have to have bread/buns for, but I am learning to eat less breads with them.

Thanks for caring Debbie. I don't know what I would do without everyone here.

I do focus on protein. I have a protein shake first thing in the morning then later I have a waffle for the fiber and I usually put peanut butter on it for added protein. I can't eat much bread, but when I do I make sure that it is wheat and not white like my dr told me. There are still a few things that I have to have bread/buns for, but I am learning to eat less breads with them.

Thanks for caring Debbie. I don't know what I would do without everyone here.

You're welcome! We are all in this together!!

Yes whole wheat is ALWAYS better than white anything! You sound like you are doing well so far. Once you get the fill, you will notice you can't eat as much and bread of any kind is very hard to eat...at least it is for me. I'm finding I eat more eggs and cottage cheese now and I make or order any sandwich protein style. Carl's Jr will let you order any of their sandwiches this way...The grilled chicken or fish protein style is pretty good and just the sandwich alone is a full meal!