Hello - I was banded 4 weeks ago today, Feb. 25, 2008. I've been looking all over the internet looking for others to talk to about it. I'm glad I found this site. I'm looking forward to learning how the process has gone for others. I guess I'm really wanting to know I'm on track and right where I should be. It's one thing when your doctor says you are and when you compare yourself to others. I know everyone is different, it's just nice to know where you are in comparison.

looking forward to meeting y'all.

Hi Allea, welcome to LBT. Check out the monthly support groups on the main forums menu. The companionship and support gained by communicating with other bandsters who started out along with me has been an invaluable part of this experience.

All the best,

Hi!

I was also banded on Feb 25 and so far have healed up quite well. I am down 19 pounds and started back on solid foods a little over a week ago. I am going in for my first fill on April 6. How has your band journey been so far?

Terri

hi allea

welcome to lbt,you are going to love it hear.dont compare your journey with others its a personal challenge for everyone we all loosse weight soo differently,but are in it together here you will find soo much support,love, and advice.....keep us posted on your journey.....LOL MARIAH

HOW TO LOOSSE 100 POUNDS 1 POUND AT A TIME.....

Yeah, I agree, everyones journey is different but thank goodness we have LBT to come to for support!!

Hello and Welcome to LBT!

I'm loving it. I feel like I've got this great secret and I want to tell everyone about it. I've lost 19lbs on my scales, according to the doc when I went last Tuesday for my post op appointment, I'd lost 16lbs. I weigh every day, probably shouldn't. So I guess we're right on track. I have my first fill, if needed on April 17. They said they ask you all those questions about how you're doing, then decide if you need one or not. Love to hear more from you. Have you started exercising yet?

Thanks Mariah, I do agree eveyone is different, but I really don't have a frame of reference for how much people loose at first on Lap band. All the people I've spoken with prior to my surgery, were at their goal weight and very happy with their band. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

A

I am riding my stationary bike about 3 times a week and plan on increasing the frequency in the coming weeks. What type of exercise do you like to do?

I'm walking on my treadmill 30 mins every day or riding my exercise bike too for at least 30 mins. tonight i walked my street with a neighbor. nice weather so it was nice, she's pregnant so she was slow and we were both huff and puffing up our hills.