Hi everyone. I was banded on March 18, 2008. I weighed 323 at surgery. After two weeks on my first check up I was 313. That really made me feel great. I go for a first fill on April 28, 2008. Everyone I work with says I'm shrinking, I just don't feel yet. I thought maybe a place like this would help me with the encouragement. I lost a lot of weight once with adipex, over 100lbs almost(gained it back plus more). After all that I still really didn't feel any different. I'm hoping to break the "I still look the same" habbit. My goal is not to be super skinny, I want to look healthy. I think I would be happy in the 150-140 range even with my height (5'3). I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences and reading about others here.

Welcome, Emmers. Sounds like you're doing great so far!

It's your dream to make come true...good luck emmers!

Hi everyone. I was banded on March 18, 2008. I weighed 323 at surgery. After two weeks on my first check up I was 313. That really made me feel great. I go for a first fill on April 28, 2008. Everyone I work with says I'm shrinking, I just don't feel yet. I thought maybe a place like this would help me with the encouragement. I lost a lot of weight once with adipex, over 100lbs almost(gained it back plus more). After all that I still really didn't feel any different. I'm hoping to break the "I still look the same" habbit. My goal is not to be super skinny, I want to look healthy. I think I would be happy in the 150-140 range even with my height (5'3). I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences and reading about others here.

Well hello there... I had to check the post to see if i had written it...lol.. I lost about 100+lbs with Adipex also and when i got prego of course I couldn't take it so i picked up most of the weight back up, but im getting back on the right track... Havent been banded yet. but I am learning a-lot from u all.... excellent on the weight loss.... That is fantastic.... how is your pain level and hunger level been:thumbup:

My pain has been fine, hardly took the pain meds I was given. Hunger seems to be fine. I have a bad habbit of not eating in the mornings, so I am working on getting protein shakes in me in the AM. My stomach growls a lot but I don't feel like Im starving. But I ate a whole can of soup the other day and thought that must be a sign to get the first fill.

Welcome Emmersglue! Glad you found us! This is a wonderful place for encouragement and a plethora of info. This is truly the best thing I've ever done regarding my health. Good luck to you and keep us posted.