Well, this is a new thing for me, joining a on-line club, so to speak. Hello! I'm a 36 yr old female who had the band in May 25. Today is July 18, and I've lost 36 pounds. I am feeling the need to talk to other folks who have been through this experience (not too many around!). I'm in the Dallas area. I have about 100 or 120 additional pounds to lose to hit my BMI goal (normal range!!) I've already gone from a BMI of 46 to 40. I guess my first question is this: did any of you have no problems eating pretty much what you wanted after surgery? I had my first fill last Friday, but I still can eat pretty much what I want without feeling bad...just not a lot of anything. I'm at 1.5 ccs at this point. Would love to hear from anyone who needs support, too. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!I"

Hello Edavis,

I just got my band on July 11, 2006. I do not go to my follow up visit until the 26th of july. I live in Spring, Texas (Houston really). I am so glad to hear that there is a silver lining ahead. I am sick of this liquid diet. It makes me feel really good knowing, that although I won't be able to eat much, that i will Be able to eat in the near future. I was so glad to read your message. I am 26 years old and a wife and mother of 3. I hate to pat myself on the back but I can really cook. And I have put my family on a diet but I still am cooking solid foods such as ground turkey loaf, grilled chicken breasts, baked chicken, broccoli, green Beans, etc. It is hard to give them a meal and then eat my measly bowl of cream of mushroom Soup. I am really hungry. I know that I have to follow directions because I don't want to get sick. How long was it before you actually ate your first meal??????????????????????????????????

Yes, girl, that first month is a bear!!! But you will be pleased about the how the weight slides off while you're eating your mushies. I actually had to start more solid food during the weeks 2-4 because I was so hungry (talked to my nutritionist first, of course). Did you know you don't have any saline in your band yet? I was surprised how many people didn't realize they don't get their first fill until the 6 week mark. That's why you're hungry at first. It does get better after they start adding saline to the band. Just hang in there. If you're like me, you'll be able to eat small amounts of almost anything by week 5. But beware carbs and grease! Some stuff goes down just fine but won't help you lose weight (like cheese, my kryptonite) :biggrin1: Good luck to you. I'm starting to realize nothing tastes as good as getting thinner feels!! (btw, I've got two kids and a high metabolism husband, too, so I know what it's like watching from the sidelines! It really is worth it).