Hi my name is Carla, or JustCarla. I got my new band this last week, and I'm healing up fine. I was hungry after about 3 days, but I'm on soft foods now, and seem to be doing just fine. I have more problems with just "wanting to eat" than I actually do with hunger. I got two bits of advice from my doctor, Dr. Alana Chock at the NWWLS, 1. if you're thinking about food, take a walk. and 2. Listen to your lap band, it'll let you know. So, I'm going for walks, my dogs love that (I have 4 Chihuahua), and I'm trying to "listen" to my band. I'm new at this.

I'm over 50, had my weight problems my entire life. I need to get my health in order or suffer a lot more issues! I have the beginings of several other major health problems, that I don't want! And I need a change, I need to get my self-esteem up off the floor. We'll see. :redface:

Carla

Hi and welcome to LBT Carla! You have made an excellent choice for improving your health by getting the band, I know you will love the changes you will see take place over the next year or so.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We are all here to help and support one another.

hey carla, i had my band placed on april 1st,but not yet on soft foods good, they make my stomach gasses.so im back on broth

hi Carla, welcome to LBT.

walking is a great form of exercise and a wonderful diversion! :sad_smile:

congrats on being banded.

Hi Carla! Welcome to LBT and good luck to you!

Great job Carla, I was banded 03/31/08 and am loving it, I have received some excellent advice and support on this site and know you too will find much love and support here as well, again welcome my friend, Roz.

hELLO cARLA,,,,hANG IN THERE.. i AM GOING TO HAVE MINE AROUND THE 1ST WEEK IN MAY.... lETS GET THIS WEIGHT OFF. i AM 53....kEE ME POSTED ON HOW YOU ARE DOING..... aRE U SORE?