I would love to find others that are going through the same stages of lap banding that I am. I was banded on 3/18 and was released from the hospital 3/19. I weighed 250 at my pre op appt and today I weigh 239 and going down daily almost. lol. I am currently on a liquid protein diet that includes soft cream of ........ soups and would like to hear from others. How your dieting is going and weigh loss. We could all be a great support network together. Hope to hear from you.

I was banded on 03/18 in WA. Weight loss isn't going very well right now. I was down 20lbs as of Monday. Then I was able go to mushies. I've put 5lbs back on this week. I'm so irritated. I keep telling my self that this is a healing time and that the real weight loss will happen after I get my fill (04/21). But it's still frustrating! How are you doing?

rkilbury,

I am doing very well since being banded. I am sticking to my 550 calories daily or very close by but I do find that its hard to get enough in with such few calories each day. I have only lost 14 pounds as of today and thought I would loss a little quicker but I am good with my results. I too look forward to getting my first fill but no date set as of yet. I am scheduled to have my staples out Friday April 4th, but I may go in on Monday so that can take a look because my skin is a little irritated around staples so maybe they will take them out early. I will keep my fingers crossed. How are you doing?

Hi Rklberry and Paula, I too was banded on March 18. At my first appointment with the doctor I weighed 292, before surgery 272, and the dietition 2 weeks later 262. I didn't have the staples they put in and have to remove, I have the ones that dissolve(?). Good luck on Monday Paula08. Today I was finally able to get in a full .5 liter of water within 30 minutes. It usually took me all day.