Doin' it for me!

Hi! I'm a September Bandster too. Banded on 9/17, first fill 10/28 of 5cc's. I'm wondering what are you eating during a typical day? I hardly eat a thing, and feel like there should be an approximate amount of calorie intake given in order to keep me healthy. My usual is a light smoothie with Protein for breakfast, a cheese quesadilla for lunch (simply a very thin half of tortilla with minimal cheese), and one cup of mac and cheese for dinner. Not the best food choices, I know, but it's yummy, and I'm still losing. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Banded 9/17 at 258.5lbs. Current weight: 228lbs. Total loss: 30.5lbs.

I, too have been wondering what people actually eat during a full day. I have a light smoothie with protein for breakfast, one cheese quesadilla for lunch (nothing on the thin tortilla but minimal cheese), and a cup of mac and cheese for dinner. I have been eating the same for 2 weeks now, and have lost 9 lbs. Would you call this normal? I have 5cc's in my band.

Had my first fill today, and it was a breeze! I currently have 5cc's, and am going back next month. So glad the fill wasn't painful at all...didn't really know what to expect.

Mama had to buy a belt today! Haven't had any belts in my closet for years! Was at the other end of the spectrum just hoping my pants would button! Banded 9/17, 20.5lbs down, water aerobics 5x a week, strength training 1x a week, and yoga with my 7 year old 1x a month. Feeling good, but ready for my first fill on the 28th! Have a great weekend, everyone!

I was banded on the 17th with an empty band. I'm back on normal foods, but can't wait for my first fill because hopefully I won't feel so hungry.

My first fill is October 28th! Excited!

Hi! Happy to find an online support group for LapBand patients! During 2 week pre-op diet through one week post op visit, I lost 18.5lbs. Since then, I've only managed to lose a pound. Nurse told me not to be discouraged if I don't lose any weight between one week post op visit and first fill on 10/28/13. I am hungry, and on weekends I tend to push the limits. Anything can slip though this sucker. My understanding is that the band is simply sitting there, so perhaps I should be using this time to heal, and still make good food and beverage choices like I did during my 2 week pre-op diet? Can somebody please confirm this? A 1 pound loss in a month is disheartening, especially since I attend a water aerobics class 4-5 times a week, and do a strength training class once a week. Thanks in advance for your support.

Called the nurse yesterday morning. She said when patients come for their first fill she'd like them to be within a 5 lb. range of where they were at their 1 week post-op appointment. Phew. I've been able to maintain, but it has been hard without the fill. Thanks for your comments!

I have been having shoulder blade pain since I was banded in September. Went for a massage, worked it out, and I was back to pain within days. Never thought it could be band related, but maybe? Interesting.

I was banded on 9/17/13. Can't wait for my first fill! Happy about finding a September group!