I am 43 and 220lbs, very tired of being very tired! So no day like today. I have my first meeting 07/09/08 with a wt. Lost team and we'll see....

Congrats !! Its great you have taken the first step . it was the best step and choice i made in my life !

Good luck

Mindy

Thank you, glad to be here

Welcome.

I had surgery this morning and resting fairly comfortably. I did take the GasX and codeine that the dr. subscribed. Some tender spots where the big incision is and a little sore in the left shoulder.

I strongly encourage all newbies to check out this website. There is a wealth of information and true-life bandsters that can talk about their experiences. The support and suggestions from the forums is irreplaceable -- unless they've been through the process themselves.

Tons of reading to do on this site... I find myself logging in five, six times a day.

Enjoy your discovery journey!

d

I am new to this website. Just had lap band June 27th, 2008. Where can I find directions on posting and blogging? I have had a computer for years but never blogged before. Not quite sure how to do it.

I have questions I would like to post.

Hi! I am a 38 year old female. I weigh 251 and I am 5'9". I am in the process of getting the lap-band. Would you have the surgery all over if you were given the chance or would you not even suggest trying it?

Congratulations!! You have done outstanding!! I hope I am as successful as you have been. Did it hurt when you had the surgery?

That is GREAT!!. Did you loose any weight the first week or so? I had the band only 6 days ago and have only lost almost 2 pounds.

Hello--- I'm soon to be 50 and I am hoping to get my band in Oct. sometime. I am currently doing the supervised Dr. visits then I will be ready to go.

To those that have their bands, do you like it? Was it difficult to get through the first month? After your first fill was there a significant change? Are there any foods that you can't eat??? What about wine?

I know, lots of questions... :thumbup:

Hello--- I'm soon to be 50 and I am hoping to get my band in Oct. sometime. I am currently doing the supervised Dr. visits then I will be ready to go.

To those that have their bands, do you like it? Was it difficult to get through the first month? After your first fill was there a significant change? Are there any foods that you can't eat??? What about wine?

I know, lots of questions... :thumbup:

LOVE my band , BEST Thing i ever did in my life !!! The first few months were not difficulut. Just "different" . Getting use to the rules . The best thing i can tell you is to CHEW CHEW CHEW practice the chewing and small bites nearly a yr out I STILL have problems rememering that .

After you get your first fill you may or may not notice a change ? It depends if you get restriction from the first fill. I Did . Others do not.

I have noticed those w/ the larger bands tend to take a bit longer for the fills to kick in . I have a 4cc band . I got restriction my first fill .

Foods i cant eat .

Bread

rice

Pasta

Breaded things like chicken , fish

Wine , I have a small amoutn every now and then but im not a big drinker.

Ask away , feel free to email me if you like as well

MIndy

I start my liquid diet April 3rd and my procedure date is April 17th. So very happy and excited!