Hello All ! My name is Charlotte and I live in Lake Dallas. I just got approved for lap band and hernia surgery today! My surgery date is March 19 ! Next Monday! :clap2: I'm looking forward to getting to know alot of you. I've already ready checked out the before and after pics, let me tell you those are inspirational. All of you are so brave ! Hopefully I'll be updating some weight loss soon!

Good luck on your surgery. Mine is scheduled April 16th. My doc doesn't require a liquid preop diet, but I think lots of proteins.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery with weight loss,

Hey Charlotte! Welcome to LBT! Monday will be here before you know it! Best of luck to you! I hope to see some wonderful weight loss pics from you someday!

Hi,

My name is Gloria and I'm from Richardson, TX. I had my lapband surgery a week ago today. I am now on the full liquid diet. However, even with following the 2 oz. an hr rule, I still feel hungry. Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong? Any comments?

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Gloria, that is completely normal. Your band is empty and it is designed to work best with fills. Besides, liquids go right on through so you won't have a full feeling. I know it's hard but you can make it through this. You will notice changes after you get fills. It may take more than one so don't get discouraged. Also, remember the first 6 weeks are for healing so if you don't lose weight, don't get down. Anything lost during that time is a bonus. I hope this helps. Welcome to bandland!!

Thanks for the encouragement Denise! I know I can do it with people like you. Hope to talk to you soon. Good luck!