kcredhead

Hi...my name is Becky and I have been banded since 10/7/2010. Looking for some support along this journey.

I'm 5' 4" (ok, I'm really 5' 3.75", but like to round up!). My goal is 130lbs. My doctor was fine with that. I'm sure when I get closer to that weight I'll make a more educated decision about it. I chose that weight from the BMI chart.

Hang in there. I also had a hernia repair and that for me was more painful than the LAP band surgery itself. I got alot of air bubbles that I wasn't used to before and that what most of my internal pain. I would definately check on getting a prescription pain med that is liquid. Mine tasted nasty but was a life saver for the first few days. Good luck and try to take things slow.

Hi everyone...I'm new to the forums. I was banded on Oct 7th and I've lost about 10 lbs so far. I had my first fill today. I'm *trying* not to get discouraged. My mom has been banded for over a year (she's lost 120 lbs) and said that she didn't feel restriction until her 3rd fill. I guess I just need to be more patient, keep eating healthy and stop comparing myself to others.

I'm doing ok. I had my first fill today. I am still able to eat what seems to be alot of food. I had Soup for lunch today and 2 hours later I was starving. My mom has been banded for over a year and she said it took her 3 fills before she felt restriction. I have lost 10 lbs so far and while I'm *trying* not to compare myself to others, it's hard not to. I'm trying to be patient and eat better. I know its a process and it will get better.