Just wanted to share that I have now lost 49.5#. Was banded 10-29-07. Wondering how others, who were also banded around this time are doing? Hasn't been easy..but have relied on will power, restraint, and of course the help of the lap band. Have only had one fill so far, 4ml in a 14ml band. Go back in a couple of weeks for 2nd fill. Hope I feel some restriction after that. Honestly, I don't feel much, if any, restriction thus far. Have never vomitted and have never been nauseous.. Thankful for all that. Just wanted all to know, that the sacrifies have been worth it..Have about60 more # to lose, looking forward to the new me. Would love to know, how the journey has been for you?

Victoria,

CONGRATS! I'm new to the board and yours is the first post I have read. Sounds like you have done a great job adjusting to your band. I hope to have surgery in the spring, your post is very encourgaing. Keep up the great work!

~Nisaa~

congratulations that is awesome. i got banded on nov19 and lost 20lbs in one month, it has slowed down since then but im 2 months out and have lost 28lbs, i wish it was more but i have to admit that i have cheated a few times on sweets and once mcdonalds. it was moslty around the holidays though and ive recently started exercising a month ago which i notice my clothes fitted losely. ive had one fill which i can notice some restriction. somedays i can eat more than others but for the most part it helps. thanks for sharing your success and good luck to you. have you had any fills yet?

andrea

congrats, I had my surgery on the 24th of Nov. and have only lost about 10-12lbs depending on the day...but to be honest I just started exercising this week and I am trying to eat better. I have been eating worse since the band the before expecting it to work miracles and I am eating alot more than I should be able to. Have had 2 fills one 2ml and one 1ml in a 14ml band as well. best to you..how do you fight off urges since you are not at restriction like myself...what are you eating?

Victoria - Your story sounds quite similar to mine. I was banded on 10-11-07 and have lost 60 pounds. I have 3 cc's in a 14 cc band and only one fill. As long as I am loosing at least 2 pounds average per week they won't give me a fill. I'm hoping for next month because the weight loss has slowed down this month. I do notice a slight restriction, I can't eat quite as much (1 slice of pizza vs 3) and have pb'd 2 or 3 times (eating too fast), but other than that I can eat all foods with no difficulty. I have been extremely happy with my journey so far.

I was banded on the 13th Nov '07, so far I've only lost 28lbs/13kg.

I'm waiting desperately on my 2nd fill...

WOW that is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Conrats to you.

I guess I just say, I can't have this or that because of the band. The band, I use it as an excuse to say ..I can't eat that...For instance, I haven't had one morsel of bread since Oct, no corn, no rice, no popcorn, no nuts...I eat high protein, not shakes or supplements, just meat and fish. Lots of fish..talapia, salmon, etc. Canned chicken, deli slices smoked turkey and ham, with this slices of cheese melted on the sandwich type meat in the microwave, and eat breadless sandwiches! At night I'll drink sugar free hot chocolate, or skinny cow frozen fudge bar. Another think I really like is to take a Fugi apple, peel and slice it..Put a teaspoon of butter in a small skillet and saute the apple a few minutes. Put a tsp of Splenda brown sugar on it , mix it up and eat that. It really tastes like a dessert..

Nisaa, I guess I really must have wanted a pat on the back, now that I look back of what I wrote. Oh well, that's what this site is for...positive strokes..and those positive strokes can maybe encourage someone else!Good luck and much success.