Would love to hear how October bandsters are doing. I was banded October 27 and have had one fill. I dropped most of the weight 6 months before but I am still very very slowly losing. I do have my appetite back and am still pretty much using dieting to stay on track. I got to Weight Watchers for support. I realize it'll be a couple of fills before restriction also helps with appetite.

My recovery went very smoothly- I didn't need pain meds and the 5 scars have healed well. I am very glad I did this as it has already helped my mood.

Hi,

I am very new to this - I live in New Mexico and was banded in Mexico. I have lost only 20 lbs. so far and got my first fill in late November. I have a 10 cc band and got 2 cc for my first fill. I have no idea if I am on track or totally off course.

I need to do my part which I haven't been doing. I need to start exercising and watch what I eat. I am also considering getting another fill soon.

In New Mexico we can only go to a fill center so I have had almost no aftercare. I just need to get my head on straight and reach out to others.

Any response would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I would recomend youtube.com lots of people who have had lap band post weekly vlogs on there myself included I have learned more there than any other fourm.... this one is a good one too

Danyett

I had my surgery on 10/26 - and as of today i am down 38 lbs. I didn't do the pre-op diet so this is all post op and my doctor doesn't do fills until 90 days. So my first fill is on 01/27/10 and i can't wait bc this loss is purely from self control. I lost control during the holidays after which I did the 5 day test and last week alone i lost 6 lbs. I am glad to be back in control but i also see how easy it is to loose control over food. I am not ready to trust myself to eat just small portions of the unhealthy foods. I am eating lots of sea food and drinking water. So far so good

I was banded 10/15 -- have lost 30#. Also did NOT do pre surgery special diet of any kind .. My biggest problem is exercise .. Both knees are bad , one already replaced ( not a good outcome) and I refuse to have the other done. I still use a walker on cold or rainy days . Once weather warms up, I WILL be out walking , with or without the walker. I figure any walk is better than none .

BTW Stacy, Congrats on your great weight loss !!!

I was banded 10/15 -- have lost 30#. Also did NOT do pre surgery special diet of any kind .. My biggest problem is exercise .. Both knees are bad , one already replaced ( not a good outcome) and I refuse to have the other done. I still use a walker on cold or rainy days . Once weather warms up, I WILL be out walking , with or without the walker. I figure any walk is better than none .

BTW Stacy, Congrats on your great weight loss !!!

thank you!!! You are doing fantastic yourself!!! and you are right - any walking as better than just sitting on the couch Hopefully your knees will not hurt as much after you drop the weight. good luck

Thank you so much.

I would recomend youtube.com lots of people who have had LAP-BAND® post weekly vlogs on there myself included I have learned more there than any other fourm.... this one is a good one too

Danyett

Thank you so much.

your welcome

how is everyone!

My 6 mo anniversary is next Tuesday, I have lost 48 pounds. It would be really cool to lose another 2 by Tuesday but I am not going to get my hopes up. I seem to be on a lose 2-3 pounds at once, wait 10 days cycle and I lost 3 pounds last weekend so... I am going to be happy with my 48 or whatever it turns out to be.

I was banded October 2nd. I am down 80lbs and feeling great. Still have a bit to go, would love to loose another 50 lbs or so but overall very happy with the decision and the process.

I was banded Oct 15 and am down about 45 lbs. I am so pleased with my progress. It has been a slow but steady rate. I go back to my doctor for another weigh in and fill tomorrow. I am so thankful I took the big step to be banded. Good luck to all.

I am still at 47# loss. I seem to be stuck..

Guess I will schedule a fill for May

Getting a fill is now a major process for me .. My doctor is in Texas ( 7 hours away). Our daughter used to live there, now she has moved and we used to stay with her a couple of days when drive down , now we drive down, get my fill turn around and drive 1/2 way home before getting a hotel for the night

No I won't change doctors.. Mine is great and I am soooo comfortable with him AND his staff.

Gosh it is hard to believe that it has been six months already. I'm currently down 94.4 Pounds. Really looking forward to breaking that first 100 pounds. Honestly this process has been interesting, and it's amazing how little effort it takes to lose the weight, and yet, it is also amazing just how quickly I find myself wanting to fall back into old habits.

I am happy that I made this change. I do miss soda though. :ohmy:

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tommarow's 7th month for me, down 92lbs since surgery, and 105lbs total so far! could not be happier! hope to loose another 22-32lbs before all is said and done. I am now down to my weight of 1988 and have not and will not deprive myself of anything. I eat Chocolate, cheesecake and ice cream whenever the urge hits! I have learned it is not the type of food but the portion that counts. I am workin out of town and have limmited intenet right now so my response might be slow, but I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!!!!!!:confused: