General: WOW, I can not believe that it has been 5 weeks since I had my lap band surgery. Where has the time gone? I can really say this has been an unique experience and a challenge. Those people that say that bariatric surgery is the easy way out, they are clueless. I think it is more challenging because it forces you into accountability.

RECOVERY:Well, as far as my recovery goes, my incisions have completely closed and healed. The incision where my port is, is healed but there is a stitch about an inch long that is sticking out of my skin, my incision healed around it and there are no signs of infection so I decided to address this at my 6 week appointment next week. Has any one ever experience this?

DIET: The first two weeks after surgery was very awkward It was a time of "finding myself" or "feeling things out" I think I pretty much know how to listen to my body when it comes to eating. Head hunger -vs- the real thing. I currently feel no restriction at all and I am hungry often (thank God for the protein shakes they help a lot with this problem) but the sweet cravings are still there and stronger than ever.

FIRST FILL: Unfortunately I have to be 6 weeks post-op before I can get my first fill. I wonder why some people can get their fills as soon as 2 weeks after and I have to wait 6 weeks? I don't know. I am excited and nervous about my fill but I guess I will be OK after I experience the first fill. I hope I get a lot more restriction than I have now.

WEIGHT LOSS: So far I have lost 43 pounds about 24 of those I lost after surgery and about 19 before surgery. I also go to the gym at least 4 times a week. Friday I am going to try a new workout class, belly dancing (picture that) I will let you know how that goes) Well that is all for now, I will post more pictures next week on Thursday or Friday of me slowly deflating LOL, until then GOOD LOOSING!!!

Wow that is awesome! I am 7 1/2 weeks post band and have only lost 34 lbs so far.

That is awesome you are going to the gym 4 days a week and taking different classes. It takes guts to do what you are doing. I work out 2-3 days a week usually at home doing aerobic videos.

I had my 1st fill about 5 weeks in and during that time period i only lost about 11 lbs.

Keep up the good work and it will really help you once you are filled.

Great post, thanks for the update!

I also had a problem with a little "bubble" on the very end of 2 of my incision sites, but the nurse said it was totally normal. On another note, my scars have turned a more dark pink and are "sticking" out a bit more than I think they should. Again, the nurse said ok, no problem and they have since dried up and fallen off (sorry for TMI).

I got my first fill this last Tuesday (3.25cc in 10ccband) and it changed me in SO many positive ways, am SO glad I got it.

Keep us updated!

You sound so happy! I'm so glad. I won't have my first fill until 8 weeks post op. Ugh! I had lost 25 lbs since surgery but I'm afraid I might be adding a couple back on in the last 2 weeks or so. I really want my fill! My incisions look great and I feel great! I try to walk 30 minutes everyday. I tried pilates but my port felt funny so I'll wait a little longer for that.

Keep up the great work!

Hi, This is my first post here, but I'm also at 5 weeks and wanted to sat great job with the loss so far! I'm at about 14 lbs and am teetering back and forth with 4 lbs that wont just GO AWAY.

And I think I'll be having a fill around the same time as you, mine is on the 31st.. anyway, great work and good luck!

THANK YOU, AND i CAN'T WAIT FOR MY FILL i AM MORE THAN READY..

Wow that is awesome! I am 7 1/2 weeks post band and have only lost 34 lbs so far.

That is awesome you are going to the gym 4 days a week and taking different classes. It takes guts to do what you are doing. I work out 2-3 days a week usually at home doing aerobic videos.

I had my 1st fill about 5 weeks in and during that time period i only lost about 11 lbs.

Keep up the good work and it will really help you once you are filled.

It is so good to know that your fill went well, i keep thinking what if they fill my band and i still have no restriction, i do not want to go back twenty times to find my sweet spot.

great post, thanks for the update!

I also had a problem with a little "bubble" on the very end of 2 of my incision sites, but the nurse said it was totally normal. On another note, my scars have turned a more dark pink and are "sticking" out a bit more than i think they should. Again, the nurse said ok, no problem and they have since dried up and fallen off (sorry for tmi).

I got my first fill this last tuesday (3.25cc in 10ccband) and it changed me in so many positive ways, am so glad i got it.

Keep us updated!