Hi, I am new here and was banded Aug. 7th. So far, I have lost 17 lbs. I am glad to be here!

Hi there, and welcome to the board! Am I correct in guessing that you are in Atlanta? Tell us how you are doing.

hi, thanks for writing back. Yes, Im in Atlanta. You know, this is a little surreal. I researched for 2 years, then I found a covered Dr. under my insurance plan and made an appt on July 20th. four days later my insurance approved the band. I had surgery a week after that on the 7th of August. I had a trip scheduled to TX from the 11-15th and I went. I flew and am home and am just fine. I was working, *did 3 presentations and had several meetings) but the thing is...I am a single mom of 3 boys and the trip ended up being the BEST way to rest. My kids kept eating my jello at home My tummy is only sore to touch right where my pouch is and I am eating fish as of Friday. I am tired of fish. I weighed myself a few days ago and was down 22 lbs. Now its 17, which is to be expected. I am eating solids now. My first fill is Sept 10. I am a little nervous about that, but my Dr. says it doesnt hurt.