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I was banded the 21st. At first I didn't think I could feel any restriction at all. I could drink anything I wanted really. Now I'm feeling some restriction when I eat my mushy's. I don't know if that's been the difference or not. I'm also worried about gaining weight or not losing fast enough. I really don't want to be obsessing about it, but it's almost impossible not to!

I was banded on the 21st also! I have been finding that I am hungrier than I expected, but also that I can't eat as much so that's a great thing. At first I thought I wasn't feeling any restriction at all, but I used to be able to eat an entire can of soup and now no where near that much. I do notice that when I am really careful about drinking plenty of Water it makes a huge difference too. I've sort of been at a stand still since my surgery, but I'd lost 20lbs in the weeks before. I'm trying to convince myself to look at the bigger picture, I'm down 20lbs!!! not man I haven't lost an ounce in a week. It's hard for sure. I'm worried it won't work, I'll fail and I don't want to go there. My first fill is the 25th so my fingers are crossed.

I am scheduled for the 21st and am so nervous I can hardly stand it. It's nice to hear it's normal. Coming here has helped so much.

Hi. I'm 38, married, mom to one. I live in Illinois and am a secretary. I've been approved for a band, my surgery date is 1/21/14 and I'm excited and nervous. One day I think this is the best thing I'll ever do and the next I'm worried it will be the biggest mistake ever. I have SO far to go and have failed so many times before I just want to be successful. When they asked me what my goal was I said to be able to buy clothes that aren't plus size. It's not too much to ask for and such a simple thing, but I feel like it's SO far away. Anyway, I'd love a buddy in this process.

Thanks all for the replies! It will be so nice to do this with the support of others. I don't really know anyone in real life who's had the band in real life so I feel like I'm going this alone. I'm looking forward to changing but just really nervous and don't want to fail yet again! Can I ask how you all decided who you would tell? My extended family will be pretty judgmental if previous comments about others are any indication. Although they have no problem telling me I'm too fat and should go on a diet. My husband and a few of my really close friends are very supportive though. I'm not sure what to tell work people. I just don't think they would all be supportive, but it's one of those places that if you tell one you may as well tell them all.