Laura130

Checking in at 262. I gained but I know exactly why. 1/1/13 can't come fast enough. Lol

Checking in at 258!

Checking in at 260 today

Laura130 and I'm going to change my start weight # to 266.8 because my scale was broken but I have a new one now and I'm checking in today 262.8 and my new weight goal at the end of the month is 250!

Name, real or screen~ Laura130 Goal weight for December 29th~ 235 Weight on December 1st~250 Age~32 Dietary goal for December~to stick to 3 meals a day Exercise goal for December~to exercise more Personal goal for December~to get back on track Date banded~9/27/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~35 What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity?~ Decorating the house with my kids and my husband!

Yes it's very normal it took my stomach also 2-3 weeks to go back to its normal. Good luck and congratulations on joining the club!!

Lilbelly, I totally agree with you it's a mind set!!

I use the powder from Costco. It's 100% whey, I hope this helps.

Congratulations and as I read this I started crying because I also can't wait to be able write that on here and scream it from the mountains!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

I also feel very hungry and my doctor said that's normal and it will go away after my first fill. I tried to do shakes if I really get hungry in between meals but especially at night it when I'm mostly hungry so I have a shake before bed some times. Nobody ever said that this was going to be a quick fix its really HARD work so keep your head up and when you have a bad day try to make the next day a better one. Good luck and stay positive!!

I drank Diet Ginger Ale with lots of ice in it and I stirred it very well with a spoon to take the gas out of it, I started burping within a half hour and it was great relief for me.

Hello everyone, I had my Lap Band done on September 27, 2012 and I have already lost 17lbs! I think this app is awesome and look forward to hearing people's stories and giving anybody hints and getting tips from other Banders to help us all along the way!

I'm using the powder from Costco. How about you?

Congratulations on your great success, I can't wait until I can say the same thing!!

I love hearing everyone's story's and you should all pat yourself on the back for a job well done and to much more!!

I'm so glad to hear that we are all in this together. My name is Laura and I'm from Middletown, NJ. I started my journey at 296lbs I promised myself I would never get to 300 and here we are today, I have lost 17lbs and I'm currently at 279 as of Wednesday. My goal is between 160-190 but I'm really aiming to 160. Here's to all of us and our new life, I wish you all the best on this journey and always remember that we are here for each other!!

I'm also from NJ and I had mine done on 9/27/12. My name is Laura and I have lost 17lbs so far. How are you feeling?

Congratulations on your 22lbs that's awesome!! I know what you mean from what I have read on here it looks like everybody goes back to liquids for a day or two after a fill. BTW my name is Laura.

Sorry to hear that the important thing is that you tried. I'm starting to go stir crazy so I swept my house a little today and I'm trying to do lots of protein because I know that the protein will make me heel faster. My boss called me today and I told her I will be back on Monday to work which is great because I will only have a half a day on Monday. I hope you feel better soon!

I'm new too I got banded on 9/27/12. Congratulations!!

I'm so happy for you too!! I also iced mine on Sat and Sun. I'm going to try to go back to work on Monday. I wish you a great success with your journey too! Keep in touch both of you so we could check in with each others progress.

We are really twins because I drove for the first time today too and I was a little uncomfortable but I made it. Also the incision on the left also hurts me and I had a lot of dry heveas so I think I aggravated it. The doctors removed my little bandages today so I'm very itchy which I know means that they are healing but its driving me nuts. Yes I am also very hungry and my doctor sad that will stop after my first tightening. I have also started eating reg food but mostly soap.

I feel like I have done the right thing for me. I can't remember the last time I lost 17 lbs and I'm looking forward to many more pounds.

That's awesome!! I'm so glad to hear that for you too!! I wish you much luck and I hope we could hold hands through this wonderful journey together!! How are you feeling?