Hi, Blondi:

I was banded on 6/21 and I am supposed to get my first fill on Thurs, but I am not sure I'm ready yet. I've lost about 19 lbs so far and I really don't count calories. I eat the right things, and when I feel satisfied I stop. I have not gotten sick or felt over-indulged at this point. I only get hungry sometimes between breakfast and lunch at work. I have my breakfast around 7:00 and I don't get to lunch at work until about 1:45 or 2:00. If I have my water, I am fine. But like you said, I get so involved that I slack on the water then the stomach grumbling starts. Have you been going to the gym? I really love it and I think it will help keep me motivated and on track. I will decide by Tues if I will wait a week for the fill, or do it on Thurs. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Thanks Bklynike. I'll be anxious to hear how to goes Thursday and if you get a fill or not. Also maybe we can help each other through as we go through the process to find the 'green zone.' It's so nice to know someone who had surgery so close to mine and we can really relate to one another. I haven't gotten sick or felt over-indulged. My main struggle is hunger, but I'm holding strong. Nope - not gym yet. Am not allowed to do anything strenuous before my 4 week appt. I'm doing walking and resistance bands for my arms right now. Some stretching too. I met with a trainer (works with my drs office) before surgery and he gave me the exercises. You keep up the great work too! Go "US"

Sounds like you both are doing great. I was banded on 6/28. I am beginning to get hungry between meals, I wish I wasn't. I am on pureed/soft foods. I don't go back to my Dr. until 8/12. Long way off. I have lost 15 lbs since the surgery. This week only 1 lb. Lost 10 on the pre-surgery diet. I guess I want instanat gratification. LOL. I wish you both coontinued success. I hope we all become skinny-minnies! LOL Thanks for sharing with us.

junibug - good to know another person that got banded so close to the same time. Sorry you're struggling with hunger too. Let's keep in touch as we figure this out ... and yes, count me in for skinny-minnie!