I am being banded on Feb 9th by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I have read that he is one of the best in this industry. He has a book out called Lap Band For Life.

I am 37 year old mother of three. I am 5'4' and weight 265. This is getting ridiculous!!! I am really excited and a little bit nervous. I have tried to loose weight so many times and always fail. It is almost sureal to think that I have an opportunity to shed this weight once and for all!! It almost too hard to believe.

I've bought my broth and Jello for the post op diet. I haven't been doing so well on the pre op diet. I hope I don't get into much trouble over it. It's been really hard to diet knowing that you will be giving up so much after the surgery. It's all a mind game.

Three days away from surgery date!! Wish me luck. More later.

14 days post op and nothing new to discuss. Everything is still going great. 8 days until I can eat real food!!

Good luck to you all!!!

Thanks for all the info. Tomorrow is my day! I can't believe it. I'm trying not to think about it that much and just go for it without stressing myself out. I'm glad you're doing so well.

Gretchen

Gretchen,

You'll be fine!! Remember to walk after your surgery to limit any gas pains.

Good luck to you!!!!

This is all great to hear! I was just banded on 2/20 and am home recovering. I am on clear liquids and sipping all day to get enough in. I have yet to feel real hunger. The food smells and looks great but the overwhelming desire to eat it at all costs has left me. That alone is quite the miracle! I am hoping that the healing time will go quickly as I am already getting stir crazy here at home. I wish the best to you! Thanks for sharing the encouragement!

Mlevel,

Congrats on your band! You'll be movin' and groovin' in no time!!! That surgery didn't keep me down one bit. I was up shopping in Mexico the next day!

Good luck!

Well, today is day 21 of my post op diet. I get to eat solid foods starting tomorrow. I am a little bit nervous but also anxious to see if I get full faster and stay full longer. I am hoping to go as long as possible without my first fill. I have a meal plan together and I feel ready.

More later.

It's my one month bandiversary!! I am feeling great and have lost 17 pounds total. It is getting a little bit harder because I don't have any or much restriction. My first fill is scheduled for April 14th and I can't wait!! However, I am using old fashioned will power and new eating habits that I have formed over the last month. I am eating much less than before the band but I don't feel full for long and I do notice more hunger. I hope to keeping dropping a few pounds before my fill.

Stay away from bread and dry meat when you start eating solids. I learned the hard way. It get stuck going down and you feel like you have a frog in your throat. Not a good feeling!

Good luck!!

I had my first fill on April 14th and he made me pretty tight (I think). He gave me 2.25cc's in my 4cc band. I've been drinking full liquids like Protein shakes and creamy Soups and I've been doing fine with them. I will start eating solids in the next day or so. I was still down 20 pounds when I got my first fill so I was happy with that. I hope to lose some more now that I have my fill.

Good luck everyone!!!!

Hi Pamela - I've been watching your progress and I am so happy for you (I met you the day of surgery in Ortiz's office). Go easy when you start solids and I'm sure you will be fine - now the fun really begins.

My last fill is finally working! I'm eating 600 or less (mostly less) calories a day and I've lost almost 10lbs since my fill! I'm thrilled. I'm down 16 total - which is super duper for me.

take care! mary

Good to hear from you Mary. Keep up the good work! Hopefully this fill works for me for a few months. I guess time will tell.

Good Job!!!! Its very enjoyable to read your progress it gives me hope!! I'm not banded yet but trying to begin the whole process. Thanks!!!

I must say that I really love my band. I have struggled to loose 5 pounds and then to keep it off was another struggle. This is the first time in a very long time that I am finally loosing weight and keeping it off. I know that I couldn't do it without my band or I would have already done it.

It might be a struggle to get the right fill amount but I don't know much about that yet as I have only had one fill so far and it seems to be working really well.

Now, I need to motivate myself to get to the gym 3 or 4 days per week. It's not that I don't enjoy going but I am pretty busy in the evenings but I just need to start making the time. Once I get this part implemented in my daily routine, it's all gravy baby!!!!! My body should really see improvements.

I hope my journey will give you some insight so that you can make the right decision for yourself. To be banded or not? In my case, YES!!!!

Thanks so much for all the updates!! It really helps me know what to expect!!!