Hello everyone,

Well I did it, I was banded on Dec. 1st, 2008, after waiting for about 2 years, due to insurance not covering it, my new job's insurance plan covered it in full! So far since the day of surgery I have lost 18 lbs. Wanted to see if that is good, bad, average, etc.

Also I am having a hard time eating meats. I think a lot of my problem is I am eating to big of bits and to fast. Not sure and was curious if anyone else has had this problem.

I get my first fill on Jan. 22nd, 2009. I have noticed a huge change in the amount of food I can eat. I also have found that I don't crave certain foods and its not all about food anymore.

My goal is to lose 140 lbs total, but 160 would be even better. Just want to make a realistic goal.

Well just wanted to say Hi and see what others have experienced since being banded and see if anyone has any suggestions.

Thanks - Jennifer

Are you having trouble with anything else? Have you tried bread or anything yet? I am nervous about tolerating things...

Jennifer, congrats on the band. I have found that I have to slow down and chew my food really good or I have problems.

Good Luck,

Thanks for posting Lucy. Yah I have been paying more attention to my chewing and have slowed down my eating as well. So far things are working better now.

I am a little frustrated because I am stuck at a lose of 20 lbs. I haven't had my first fill yet but I have been at 20 for about 2 weeks now and can't seem to get past it. I haven't gained anything back just can't seem to lose.

Anyone have any suggestions.

Jennifer