kc hoping

Hey soulsister, I was also banded in May I will have my 3rd fill in 2 days I have lost about 27 lbs and am trusting the Lord for help and strength to continue to loose. I have about 50 lbs to go. I feel very good sometimes a little bored with the food but trying to add variety. I pray the Lord will bless you with great success. KC hoping

Joann, I was banded by Dr Hohen of SM I could not be happier. The staff is great. I was banded on May 13 and I had my first fill on June 16. I have lost about 15 lbs and I have had no surigcal complications. This is the hohen and hitchcock group, is that who you are working with. It does take time to get through the paper work if you are working with the insurance company but is worth it. It took about 6 months me to get through everything my insurance required but the office staff was great to keep me informed. Keep in touch and stay encouraged. KC

Good morning from KC. just had a beatuiful 2.5 mile walk this morning. It is sunny and nice here in KC. I am learning more to enjoy my walks if I listen to encouraging music and talk with the Lord. I am working hard to get weight off. I know others that are hanging in there. I cont to loose about 1-2 lbs a week and I am really happy with that. Still having difficulty getting the water in. I will get my second fill on July 16th. I really have not had much feeling of restriction after my first fill but I guess that is okay. I pray you all have a wonderful day, I am trusting the Lord each day. KC hoping

Hello, I also am a christian I was banded on 5/13/08 I thank the Lord for the quick recovery and strength to keep on the diet. I pray for His help in everything, including wt loss and He always provides what we need. I think for me this included lap band. I am so happy to see this thread so we can encourage and help other belivers. I am trusting for cont wt loss kc hoping

Hello from KC. I was banded on 5/13/2008 and had my first fill on June 12. I have lost about 15 lbs. I really don't feel restricted but I am still very careful about what I eat. I am having a hard time drinking enough water. If I drink when I am empty I have nausea, but with the time restrictions, Not drinking half hour before eating, during eating, or one hour after, it seems to be difficult for me. :confused2: i am probable drinkng about 40 ounces a day but usually flavored. 0 cal, no caffine. I am feeling good and really have had no complaints. I am happy to have found this web site because of work schedule I can not attend the support meetings in my area. :wink_smile:

I will be praying for you and your family. Hang in there. kc hoping

Hello from shawnee, we are close neighbors, I had my banding done by Dr Hohen. I have had no problems, I am just a little impatient and I am trying very hard to follow all instructions. Drinking the fluids has just been the hardest. I can usually get about 40 -50 in but it is a battle. I am sure we will both be successful. thanks kc hoping

I know what you mean about not feeling restricted after your first fill but I guess it is better than not being able to swallow from too much fill. I have to wait 4 week between fill also. I think I am not as hungry maybe it is all in my mind. Let's hang in there and we will make it to goal I know it!!!!!!! kc hoping

Hello from KC. I was banded on may 13 and had my first fill on June 16. I don't feel much restriction but am trying very hard to stay on the diet. I am eating fish, eggs, cheese, ground turkey, and a lot of cottage cheese. I have to be very careful in the evenings when I really want to snack. I am not sure if I should be counting cal., carbs., or both.:cool2: I have lost about 13 lbs. I walk about 3 times a week because the other days I work 12 hr shifts. Hopefully my second fill which is suppose to be on July 14 will be more restrictive. I am hanging in there but would like some snack suggestions.

Hello from KC. I was banded on may 13 and had my first fill on June 16. I don't feel much restriction but am trying very hard to stay on the diet. I am eating fish, eggs, cheese, ground turkey, and a lot of cottage cheese. I have to be very careful in the evenings when I really want to snack. I am not sure if I should be counting cal., carbs., or both. I have lost about 13 lbs. I walk about 3 times a week because the other days I work 12 hr shifts. Hopefully my second fill which is suppose to be on July 14 will be more restrictive. I am hanging in there but would like some snack suggestions.