I am a new lap band patient. Had surgery 2/2/09. Have not had first fill yet. I am able to eat what surgeon suggested

at first office visit,after two weeks. I dont fill up fast and that scared me. I look forward to that first fill as I dont want

to feel hungry. Any suggestions out there for a new starter?

First of all, congratulations!! Hope everything is going well for you. On your question, everyone is different! I healed very fast, and moved on about 3 weeks ahead of schedule. Liquids for 6 days, mushies 4 days and have been on solids ever since. I was also scheduled for my 1st fill 4 weeks out (but didn't need it). You should contact your doctor, and talk about this. That is what I did, and it worked perfectly for me. But again, everyone is different, only your Dr. can tell you what is right for you!

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. Only lost 2 lbs since surgery and can eat almost anything I want. Just have to eat slow and chew. I learn lessons the hard way. Got stuck last night and couldnt eat a meal that I was looking forward to because I didn't chew. I called my Dr. about the fact that I am not loosing and he said that my body is hoarding all the energy to heal so weight loss will be minimal till I heal completely. I lost 40lbs prior to surgery and that makes this frustrating but loosing even two pounds is a possitive direction.