Hi there. my name is samantha i live in the uk in london and have just received my banding date it will be the 16th January 2009. I have been lurking around this forum for a while now and have found the posts very helpful and you all seem so knowledgeable. I'm hoping to keep a journal on here once i start my pre-op milk diet. Any information would be greatfully received. thank you.

Hi Sam,

Congratulations

Hi Sam,

I don't know what happened to my first attempt to write to you but it floated off into cyberspace before I could finish telling you congratulations on getting your date. It will be a wonderful way to start the new year. Keeping a journal will be helpful later because it is often recommended that you keep a food journal, so starting now, you will be in the habit when the big day comes.

I was banded on July 3rd and have had a very easy time of it. I've lost about 48 pounds, pre- and post-op. I feel very well, and have had no problems with eating with this smaller stomach. I am on a plateau right now, which is kind of discouraging, but I go Wednesday for a fill, and hopefully that will get things started again.

This site is really helpful, isn't it? Just remember every person is an individual when it comes to how things go after surgery. Personally, I am a slow looser; others have a really big initial loss and then slow down; still others don't really start loosing a lot until they have hit their "sweet spot." So you really can't compare yourself to anyone. The nice thing about lapbandtalk.com is that you will have the opportunity to ask questions, and out there someplace will be someone who has had a similar experience. Have faith that you have made a great decision to do this, and stick to whatever program your doctor suggests. Just think where you will be a year from now. Have a happy day....

Kathy