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I've had one fill, and go for my second on August 10th (3 month check up). I'm really getting disappointed in myself. So many ppl post losing weight almost daily, then here I am staring at the same number every day. Has anyone else plataued this early?

Lol@ wannabe21bmi! They are pretty good sized.

This is just a woohoo for me post I had my first fill yesterday and I'm so excited! I was worried about not losing much weight post op because I had NO restriction with the band empty. I can already feel a difference and it's wonderful!! Go Me!! LOL

Same here. The nurses were great and took care of everything. Good luck tomorrow!

I started the liver reduction diet on January 5, 2011 and was banded on May 17. LONG pre op diet lol. But I survived it

Well said! I'm only a month post op, and I've not really lost yet since surgery. I know I have to wait to heal, and my band is empty. I CAN say that I have learned SO much since I started my journey. Even if I fail the band (fingers crossed against that one), I think I've been given enough education to make changes for the better! I plan to use the band to my fullest and hope for thin roads ahead!!

I was banded May 17th and my incisions are still ITCHY! 4 of the 5 are still red around them, while they other wise look great. No signs of infection. How much longer will I have to be so darn ITCHY???

13?? Holy cow! I have 5. One about 3 inches (port), and 4 about an inch long.

Good point from Kristi: I met 3 gastric bypass people who had gained back and were getting banded. You learn so much at the seminars.

I myself was banded 2 weeks ago, and my doctor never thought twice about me having to lose 100+lbs. A friend of mine was banded last April, and she hit 100 lbs today! What I've found is that those who negate the band are simply uninformed. Good luck with your decision!

I think my best week one advice is to find a good heating pad (for the pain from the gas they inflate you with). Everything else you are in control of.

I've heard similar things, though not that harsh. I also hear from a lot of "normal" sized people that they should get banded to lose 20 or so pounds. I've found that not everyone is happy with my impending success:( Don't worry about what your friend says. It's all about you! Good luck!

Today is my one week band-aversary:)

Good Luck! I was banded in the morning and went home the same day! Keep us posted.