This is my first post to the forum. I just got banded on Novemeber 27, 2007 and I'm at home recovering nicely. My doctor told me I went through surgery wonderfully and so far my post-operative pain is mild.

I was kind of bummed to see that I gained weight between the time I got into surgery and when I got out. But I assume thats due to Fluid swelling and distended stomach. I've already lost 7 lbs since I got home yesterday so I'm not too worried about it.

I am excited and nervous about my weight loss journey. I know I have a lot of mental work to do in order to make this surgery successful in the long term. I think I am on the right track though. In the year prior to my lap-band surgery I lost 80lbs on my own so I've already been working hard on my food habits.

Even though it seems like I lost a lot of weight before my surgery its not nearly enough. I started at 364 and I weighed 282 at surgery. Needless to say I still have many pounds to lose.

Here's hoping this tool will not ony help me lose the weight it will help me KEEP it off too!

Hey eMollyd! Congrats on your surgery and that wonderful weight loss! Keep up the good work and good luck to you.