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Banded on Valentine's Day!

Hi! I'm Kelly and I'm newly banded as of Valentine's Day. I had my surgery right here in Champaign, IL and I'm doing okay so far.

Height: 5'3"

Starting weight: 228

Surgery weight: 212

Today's weight: 212

As you can see. Since surgery I have lost nothing. My band is empty until March 29th and I am starving all the time. I am doing my best to control my hunger with lots of Water so hopefully the scale will move soon!! Nice to meet everyone!

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Congratulations on being a part of the lap band society. I was banded in Sept 06, but you are my first post. I have not taken the time to learn all the in and outs of posting, etc.

But glad to see the overwhelming responses of support out here.

Best of luck to you on your new journey.

I've read on lapband.com that some people don't lose during this period of time because you might not be restricted until you get a fill. this is a time for you to heal inside--don't get discouraged! I bet once you get your first fill you will start to see a significant weight loss!

Hi Kelly and congratulations on being banded! Try not to pay too much attention to the scale right now. Remember that you are healing. I am sure that your body is holding onto fluids as it is adjusting to the way you are eating or drinking. Hang in there! Gigi

It' sounds like you're doing great, you lost quite a lot before surgery. Let your body catch up. I'm sure you will lose a considerable amount. I haven't been banded yet, but it will be in April (I think). I go for all the pre-op stuff in the next two weeks. I'm really excited.

Don't think about losing weight, just think about following the plan and let the weight take care of itself. It will. 1 plus 1 is 2, so follow the plan and you will get results.

Blessings.:)

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Thanks so much for your support. I look forward to the day I am filled so I can truly begin my journey!

Kelly

Thanks so much for your support. I look forward to the day I am filled so I can truly begin my journey!

Kelly

Me too! I am not having my fill for another 9 days, but I am looking forward to it. When is your fill? Take care- Gigi:)

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I'm having my fill on March 29th.

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