Hi. My name is Stacie. I was banded 4/20/07. Just looking for others that have had the same experience so I will know what to expect in the upcoming months. I weighed 230 when I got the band and am already down to 220 but I am getting very hungry. Looking for some good recipes and some do's and don'ts as far as what to eat.

Hello Stacie,

I am Diann...I was banded on 4/6/07....I am now on puree foods...not to bad....I have lost 23 lbs..and I will have my first fill 5/17/07...I watch the cooking shows...does not bother me to see all that food...of course there are times that I feel really hungry...I even thought of liver and onions...and I never eat liver ....

Hi Stacie, and welcome to LBT! I am sure you will find all the information and support you are looking for. We are glad to have you here with us!

Do any of you get pains in your upper chest? It's almost like i need to burp and I can't. Also, how long before you went back to work? I tried Monday but just can't stay vertical that long.

Hey hey there....good for you. There are many experiences and different days ahead of you. You will find that some days things are easy and other days not so much. But this is all for the greatest good of all....healthier you. WAY TO GO!

POPT

Hello Everyone,

I just got banded 4/17/07. I'm doing ok. I haven't told single person what I've done.

I'm wondering why Susan 4794 hasn't lost much weight?

What about the scars? How are you all doing with the healing?

How is it around people that you know? Do they wonder why your eating habits have changed so much?

I have so many questions, how do I find some answers?

I got banded 4/18/07. Feel like crap. Can't wait for my first post-op visit tomorrow just to make sure this is normal.

Going4Fit - I didn't tell a soul except my husband. That's it. I just tell people I'm on a massive diet!

I also havent told anyone other than my wife and son. I dont think they need to know. My lap band was installed yesterday and i feel ok except a sore thoat and some pain in the stomach.