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Hi-I am new to this thread and I am very anxious to share my lap band surgery which I had Nov.12th 2008. I have sooo many questions don't know where to begin! My first appointment with my doctor was 3 weeks after surgery--I lost then 28 pounds. That was good I then started soft foods, second appointment was 7 weeks after surgery and I lost another 12 lbs. Total of 40 lbs in 7 weeks. Pretty happy about that. At this second appoinment I had a fill because I felt that I should fill fuller. I am fine when drinking my liquids all day, feeling comfortably full, but when I eat that 1 1/2 cups I do want more--I don't feel full to the point of hard to swallow. I am so afaird I will slip back into my old "bad" eating habits. Should I not feel very full?? If someone could please help me realize how I should be feeling. I have my third appointment next week and I think I want another fill--what should I ask or be looking for. Thanks!!! I am 51 years old and start weight was 325!! Look forward to hearing from you!!