Hello everyone who reads this. My name is Aurielle. I am 24 years old and a mother of one. I just finished getting my Lap band on 7/23/2009. I believe this is my new birthday so to speak. My whole family is on the heavier side with medical problems that I am trying to avoid.

This is my first week. Are all first weeks this hard? My eyes are so hungry sometimes. When I see my family eating solids I want them so bad.

Going in for my first appointment on Thursday. Looking forward to the rest of my life.

hi, my name is Ann, don't worry it will get easier as time goes by. I know what you mean, every commercial on tv and every billboard advertises food

Yes, it was hard for me too! I am now at 4 and a half weeks and it can still be hard. I do feel full most of the time. Try to keep to the Dr.'s orders as the first couple of weeks you are healing and that is so important. I can now eat just about anything I want. I just have to chew, chew,chew to beat the band and eat very slowly. Be mindful what and how much you are eating. The liquids were very hard for me I ran back to the Dr. cuz I could not keep it down. I had to really slow down my drinking and change types of protein drinks. I did not want to have an un-fill. Well tomorrow I go for my first fill. I am excited I know I have lost but I do not know how much. Best wishes to you and you will feel better in a few days. It took me about two week to start really feeling better. Although I have heard of some going back to work in three days. I needed longer. Welcome to the Lap Band Journey. Stay in touch. Kathy imaluckydog