Hello all!

I was banded almost 6 weeks ago and had my first fill today.

Most of my friends and family are unaware that I've had surgery at all. I started telling a select few people, and received a lot of push back - people thought it was drastic, unnecessary, they didn't think I was all that big (but I had a BMI of 39!) and felt like it was dangerous.

I already made up my mind and realized my circle of people would ultimately cause me stress - they didn't realize I wasn't asking for their opinion, just their support!

I have struggled with weight since I was about 10 years old, but worked really hard from 14-28 to keep most of it off. I used to think I was fat, but now what I would give to be "fat" at 150. After having 2 kids back to back I peaked at 245 after the "baby weight" fell off.

In a year, I lost about 20 pounds on my own, but it wasn't enough. I made the decision to get banded and six weeks later I'm down 30 pounds, today at my first fill weighing 197. I am feeling a bit sick to my stomach today - wasn't expecting that - but I'm getting down some liquids ok.

Anyway, I'm glad to have found this forum and I hope to make some new internet friends who understand!

Thanks for all the information and support!

Welcome and congratulations on doing what's best for u.