I am Patti, and I had my lap band surgery on February 19, 2009. Had a rough couple of days in hospital but am doing great now. I am losing slowly, but still going down. First fill is scheduled for April 3. Exciting time for me!!!!:w00t:

Congrats Patti,

I'm in the total beginning stages. I pray much success for you.

Jacs,

Hi there Patti..I am right there with you. I was banded on Feb. 20th and am scheduled for my first fill Mar. 20th. I have lost 17lbs. since starting the pre-op diet. I've read on here that we are basically in 'Band-ster Hell' at this point, meaning After Surgery, but Before First Fill. I have to agree. I am actually having more trouble at this point being on mushy food than I had when on the liquids. It just seems harder finding good quality mushy foods, plus I feel so much better now that I have healed so much from surgery, and having no restriction yet, I am tempted with Bad food choices. I am staying on track as much as I can though. How are you doing with all of that?