:biggrin::scared2::tt2:Hello my name is Nicole A, i am new on this site I got banded on Nov 17, the first couple of weeks were goos know all i think about is food i can get almost everything down, My first fill is on Jan 6 2008, i lost about 25 pds. help.....

Hi Nicole, if you've lost 25 pounds without a fill, consider yourself a success... that's a little under a pound a day, crazy fast loss. I didn't really lose for 2-3 months after surgery until I got good restriction. Just try to stay on track as much as possible... bad habits are hard to break :biggrin:

Hi Nicole, I was banded on November 26th and am having a heck of a time as well. I started eating solid foods on my third week, and with all the parties and potlucks, I have been eating way too much. Still way less than I would have before, just not bandster portions and the guilt is bothering me. My first fill is January 5th and I hope it makes a big difference. Maybe I should have waited until after the holidays and the temptations weren't there taunting me. Good luck.

Edited December 22, 200817 yr by Aingael63
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Hi Nicole

What a shame you couldn't get booked for a fill before Christmas as its going to be very tough for you. Try not to undo all the good work so far as you have done great losing 25lbs already.

I had my band fitted on 6 November and got my first fill on 12 December and i have noticed a big difference in the amount I can eat since the fill, although I expect this will wear off a bit at least there is no fear of me eating a large amount of Christmas food.

If you do put on a couple of pounds before your fill, don't beat yourself up because you will soon lose it afterwards.

Sue

You're still doing good :smile: My doc expects some sort of weight gain in he first month or so while you heal.

What motivates you? I made (and add to) a motivation board. I paste outfits I love with my head pasted on top lol. I have knee high boots I've always wanted but could never fit into. Pictures of snowboarding and horseback riding and bellydancing. All things I can't wait to start doing again.

It might help you to work on something like that and keep it somewhere you can look at it and smile.

hello, my name is Debi and i am lookin into getting the lap band...i am having a hard time getting the information i need to have the procedure done tho. like cost and consultations. if anyone knows of doctor who is priced fairly and can explain the steps to me, plz email me. and congrats to all of u who have it done. good luck