hello everyone! i am new to this site. I will be having my surgury Friday the 22nd at Medical Center East!

Hi Ladies, Welcome to Band Heaven. I was banded May 21st in Anniston, by Dr. Black. Really a good Dr. I have had two fills, and have lost 36 pounds at last count. I only weigh once a week now, because my weight varys on a daily basis. So, I weigh on Sundays and that is it. lol. I was on liquids for 2 wks, pureed for 2 wks then soft for 2 wks. Then on to reg diet. My nutiritionist and Dr both recommend eat protein first then your carbs. You are in what we call "Bandsters Hell" until u get your first fill. (Hungry all the time) But believe me, after you start getting the fills, you are great. Just have to fight the head hunger. I have a 14cc band and on my first fill I got 2.5cc. Four wks later got 2.cc. I go back to Dr on 3 Sep for next checkup. Dont know if I will get a fill then or not. I still have restriction from the last one. I am able to eat about 3-4 oz of hard protein, and 1/2to 1 cup veg and a small salad at a meal. Have cut out the carbonated drinks and most sugar. Just remember that this band is a tool and not a miracle and you all will do great. If you go to some of these other forums on this web site, you will get so much info, you'll feel like you get to know the people. Good luck to you all. And remember, if this ole 64 year old granny can do this thing, so can you.

Linda