Hi, I just found this forum through TheDailyPlate.com. My name is Lina and I got my band on the 27th of last month. Having trouble keeping my calories in check. Either I am way low or over. I've only lost 25 lbs. so far but just that feels great. I have 85 more pounds to go. But I will get there.

i was banded on the 26th of march and lost 29 pds so far , and i know i need a fill i cant wait for that may 9th cause i can pretty much eat whatever i dont feel any restriction , but i do have to chew my food alot , i have a ways to go to get to my goal but we can do it!! GOOD LUCK

I can't wait for my first fill either. I can eat almost anything I want. I still tend to stick with mushies. I did have some bread yesterday and THAT was not a good idea. lol Lesson learned. I'm actually not supposed to get on real foods until the 1st but I was weak. Not hungry just weak. I can't eat alot. Can you? How are you doing with your water?

Welcome Tigermama....sounds like you're off to a good start.

You have basically lost half of what i lost, and that was just in 1 month, i have lost 60lbs since 18 sep 2007,had 4 fills so far.

That is great! You managed to loose a pound a day since you were banded. Well, I guess it may be over a pound a day because April 26 will be 30 days for you. Congrats! My doctor tells me the average weight lost is 2 pounds per week. Congrats again!

Grammy in Columbus

Banded April 14

Weight Lost to Date: 5.5 pounds

Thank you. But most of the weight was in the first week because I couldn't even get water down. Starvation diet. lol