Hi I had my lapband on April 2, 2007 adn have lost 72 pounds to date with 2 fills. I was really scared at first but not I am really adjusted to my lapband and have had only a few complications. I would like to know what the normal weight loss is after this time and am I on the right track? I go to the gym after being sedentary for 52 years and can't believe what I can do with the help of my trainer. I go four times a week usually and do cardio and weight training. I eat well but find that I don't like chicken too much but can tolerate beef well. Would like to meet people who are changing their lives and bodies as well. Jeri:ranger:

Hey Jeri. I am just two weeks out and wondered if you had felt any restriction before your first fill?

Jeri, It sounds to me like you are doing great. I go to the gym about four or five times a week also and I love it. I always feel so good when i leave. I have had three fills and lost 51 pounds so far. I am 54 and i feel great. I love my band! Donna

Hi Jeri. I'm 8 months out too. I was banded on April 30. I have lost 76 pounds so we're pretty much on the same track. I feel fantastic and have lots of energy. It sounds like you are doing great. I wish that I could say that I work out 4 times a week...that's what I'm going to be shooting for in 2008. Good luck to you and keep up the good work!!!

Jeri, what were some of the complications that you encountered? I am doing pre-op test now. Is there anything that you wish you knew before the operation that you would tell others? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I wasn't hungry at all for the first few months. At 2 weeks out I didn't really want to eat at all. but I had a reaction to the anesthesia and it took a while to get out of my system. I felt restricted from the start. At this point I have only had 2 fills with only 3cc when the lapband holds about 10cc. I feel restricted if I eat too fast or don't chew.

doesn't it feel funny that you really enjoy going to the gym now? I am 53 and it is amazing to me that I can use the elliptical and treadmill daily plus I have a personal trainer who really pushes me to do my best. I look forward to each meeting with her and I have lost so many inches and sizes since joining in August.

I was banded on December 22 and go for my first fill in February. On Saturday I started the mushy stage and have been having oatmeal, low calorie mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs. Will there be any limitations after teh first fill? Will I be okay to start the regular diet? I am scared that I won't chew enough. I want to do everything right. I am exercising and have lost 15 pounds so far.

it sounds like you are doing well so far. I was nervous with regular food and still stay away from regular bread. I just had to remember to take small bites and chew . I am a "glommer" and ate really fast. I only had problems when I rushed my food.Now I put the fork down between bites. When I had my first fill they told me to eat soft foods for the rest of the day and then back to my normal diet. When I flew after a fill they said to eat nothing on the plane but water due to cabin pressure. Who knew? But it really is fine and you're off to a good start.

Nakdog, Congrats on the decision. The surgery was really not bad at all. The only complication I had was I had a reaction to the anesthesia and had dry heaves and vomiting for 2 days, so they kept me an extra day. I was nauseous for about 3-4 days but not bad and I was walking on my treadmill -slowly at first- the first day I came home. The actual incisions were easily healed and I only lost 3 days at work, as I had my surgery during Easter vacation and I am a teacher. Keep me posted.

Hey guys....my name is Angie, I am 28 years old, live near Richmond, Va and having surgery in 2 weeks!!! :whoo: Its really unbelievable that the day is so close. I am excited to start a new healthier life. If anyone has any tips or things they have learned and wished they had known before, PLEASE let me know! hehehe I want to go into this with as much information as I can. I look forward to talking with all of you and making some new "band buddies"

you are doing great, I'm 12 wks out and I feel much better too

wow good luck Angie! You will do fine. I found things like jello at first and then Carnation instant breakfast with skim milk-the instant breakfast is Sugar free. it is full of protein and good! Watch your protein levels as you start eating so you don't lose any hair. I didn't want protein and as a result saw strands coming out. it was only temporary but they said eat meat! I found that I wasn't hungry at all , and felt good , but don't forget to eat. For someone who always wanted to eat all the time, this was a new feeling to me. Good luck and keep me posted. It is the best decision I made. I am now up to 77 lbs. Jeri