nutter0223

Banded June 25, 2008. Dr. Baker- absolutley wonderful but very strict. So far I have had 5 fills and I am still not at my perfect restriction. I have lost 56 pounds but have dropped 5 sizes. So the inches are really coming off. Still going strong, but ready for that perfect restriction!!

Hi LucyLou!! I am from Arkansas and just got banded on June 25th. The hardest part is the liquid diet. I hated it but I lost 17 lbs within that 2 weeks. I live in Bryant and had my surgery done in Little Rock. I work for the state but the state does not pay for this surgery. Luckily my husband's insurance paid 100%. I was only out $139 for the shakes. They did not tighten my band so I go back on July 25th for my first fill. I am told that at that time I will really start losing. Since the surgery I lost 11 more lbs. I am still hungry but I am making myself stick with all that the doctor has told me. Good luck to you and enjoy. This part of it is not easy but it is well worth it already.:cursing:

Hi, this is my first posting for this site. So far, I like what I see and hear. It is nice to find a place to share questions and answers about the banding. I was banded on June 25th and have lost a total of 25 lbs. I lost 17 prior to the surgery and 8 four days after. I then stopped losing, gained 3 and have since lost the 3. Now, I am ready to move on, get the first fill and ready understand what this is all about. Do any of you get frustrated with the fact that you can't really tell a difference since the surgery? My surgeon did not tighten the band therefore I am hungry all the time. I have done well to stick with their requirements, but it sure is hard and yes, I have cheated at least once or twice. My first fill is not until July 25th. I just wish they would bump it up. I am tired of fighting with myself not to eat more than I have been told to.