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I am 4 weeks out of surgery... mild discomfort at the incision where the port is embedded. my fill is scheduled for march 22 . I weighed 197 pounds ( I am 5'3") when this process all began. Lost 9 pounds prior to surgery, and now I weighed in at 174 this morning. my goal is 137 and if this keeps up.. i'll reach my goal before the lap band even has a chance to work....(wishful thinking.. a girl can dream)...so far, without any fill.. the band is basically there.. but has no effect at all on me, my appetite, my food choices or indeed my life. I keep thinking of all the money I spent to install this little contraption...I sure hope fills are meaningful events in a lapbanders life.. cause every day i feel better, the hungrier I get... when i show up for my fill appointment I may have to not only get some descent ccs put in.. but i might have to get my mouth wired shut too.... it continues to be a struggle....

You hit the nail on the head. I believe you are right we have all been through this at least once and I have had the same questions asked to me that you listed. They just don't understand and sometimes my husband didn't either but I believe he is beginning to see that I didn't do this for him or because I didn't think he loved me, I know he does. This is the man that I married when I was 17 at 155lbs and now I am over 200. He has seen in the best and worst times, I never once doubted that he loved me but in order for me to feel better about myself and to be able to live my life to the fullest. I had to do this.

You can fall into bad habits again. The surgery doesnt fix our head issues with food. It just keeps us from eating too much food at a sitting. Now soup is actually more liquid than anything else, so it can go through very quickly. Just because you drank 8 ounces of soup does NOT mean that you'll be able to eat huge amounts of food. You said that you basically failed to plan and ended up taking in more/wrong food. You already know that you're going to have to plan better from here on out. I assume you're on clear liquids since soup is freaking you out, so make sure you prepare things that are allowed at this stage and take them with you. Later, it's a good idea to keep a couple of protein shakes handy and/or carry a protein bar at all times. I do lots of driving, so I make sure I always have a protein bar in my purse. That way I don't stop and eat somewhere that doesn't have good food choices for me. BTW, you are NOT a bad girl. You're in a learning process right now and it does take some time! Good luck!

Keep it up... positive attitude, hardwork and celerating the small victories can only lead up to success in this long journey we've all been on.

You are doing great lady!! You and I are running right together and 12 pounds is awesome!! I have found for me when I get to feeling a bit run down or my head is hurting, it is usually one of two things. I have forgotten to take my vitamins, I take calcium and a multi twice a day. Or I have let too much time go by without eating. For me I have to remember to eat. Congrats to your hubby and welcome him to bandland for us!

I really enjuyed reading your post. I was about to eat something wrong, my brain doesn't know I am full yet, but I decided against it. It was worth it and I am worth it. Thanks.

Hello fit, prayers and well wishes for your surgery tomorrow!! I hope all is going well with your liquids today! It's tough... but always remember, you are more tough. *hugs*

Great info! I can't believe that you had that much in your band already!!! What a great jumpstart! Keep up the good work and congrats on your tremendous weight loss:)

I drink coffee every day - several cups - black but flavored (i.e., hazlenut, vanilla etc.) - it's just black cofee with a hint of flavor but no cream or sugar etc. so little to no calories. I've lost over 100 pounds in less than 8 months - so it hasn't harmed me on my journey! I have given up diet coke (and all pop/carbonated beverages/beer) - that about killed me but WELL WORTH THE SACRIFICE!!!!!

Well if you don't want to tell anybody about your surgery you can always say you have ulcers/gastroenteritis and are on a restricted diet for awhile. That way if you do get sick at work people will just assume its from the food and your ulcers. Good luck with your surgery!