Hello, I had my band surgery on Oct 29,2008.I'm very happy to say as of today I have lost 40 lbs. I still have 60 lbs. to lose.I've had 2 fills.

Hey there!! I am a newbie as well. I had my surgery on Oct. 6, 2008 and I have lost 49#'s so far!! I am thrilled:thumbup:....I just had my first fill last week, and so far, I am not noticing much difference in the amount or type of food that I can eat......any suggestions???

I am a newbie as well. I was just banded on 1/22/09. Lost a little weight still real sore. I went back to work today for the first time. I am just doing the shakes, jello, juices and water. Not missing food yet.

I'm not sure why you don't feel full after a fill.I know when I get a fill the Dr. says stay on liquids for 48 hrs. after wards.I just found this web site today.It has all kinds of great advice on it.GOD Bless,keep up the great loss.

Hey everyone,

I was banded on Oct 23rd and down 40lbs also, I'm going for my 2nd fill this Thurs. I had great restriction with my first fill, I'm hoping for my this time around. I hear when you get your second fill your wt loss increases alittle more, I'm so excited about it all.

Ella

:cursing::confused3:I can't believe you got to return to work so soon.I'm 57 & I retired from Dana Corp.Being used to factory work(Heavy work).I would never have been able to go back.I have Fibromyalgia,it has improved some already.I didn't miss the food right away either,but the holidays were alittle rough.I have been experiencing some hair loss.I hope it stops.GOD Bless