My Friends, I have reached another milestone in my lapband journey. WOW, it has been an amazing trip, and one I would do a 1000 times over.

To date, I have lost 60 pounds. It has been 8 months and I am thrilled beyond belief with my success. I cannot say the entire journey has been totally easy...there are days when I feel like stopping at the nearest DQ and getting the largest banana split they can make. I am sure we all have those days. Despite these little hurdles, it has totally been worth every hard day.

Last month I went to my support group. I have to say that without these support groups it would be really hard to be successful. Anyway, my social worker I see quarterly didn't even recognize me. It had been 2 months since I had seen her. My nutrionist also had to take a double take and was totally shocked at the difference.

Anyway, it has been wonderful, and I wish for all of you the best in your journey. May you be as successful as I have been. My final goal is 18 pounds. You know what they say, 'The last 20 are the hardest'. They ain't kidding.

Good luck everyone,

Wendy

Congratulations on all your achievements! I just had my first fill and since this whole thing started I have gained 4 pounds. I don't feel any much restriction if any right now. The only time was the first few days after surgery. When do you start feeling the restriction and weight loss?

Don't feel distraught. I didn't feel ANY restriction, except like you right after surgery, until like my 3rd fill. I know that sounds horrible, but just keep thinking about the future and keep going. I kept following the rules and it was a struggle not to get disgusted, but it does get BETTER. Trust me. Some peope feel restriction before I did. We are all different but they do say it is common to not feel restriction the first 2 times. Wish I could say it differently but I wish someone had prepared me. Good luck and contact me anytime if you need to talk.

Wendy :thumbup: