StormsRyder

Hello everyone I found this group by doing a Google search and see that there is a lot of support and that is something I need right now. I had my lap band surgery three weeks ago tomorrow (4/17/06) and I am eating like I did before I had it. The only way I know my band is there is if I eat to fast or don't chew my food good enough because I PB. I lost 12 pounds but gained 5 back already. I am really worried that I am going to make my band slip because I never feel full. Please tell me after I get my first fill that things get better. Also, if any one knows of a fill Dr. in Oregon or Washington I would love to know who they are. Thanks so much, Worried in Oregon :eek:):help:

Brenda, thanks so much for the info. I see that your start weight was 312 well, so was mine! I was shooting for 170 lbs but I will take 200 any day. I am 5'9" and haven't seen under 240 in many many years. I will look around and if I find any fill Doctor's that are less I will let you know. I got banded in Mexico and can get free fills for life but I still have to pay for my flight there and back plus a night in a hotel and food. I think it will cost me more to go to Mexico. Best of luck to you on your weight loss. I hope we can keep in touch. By the way where do you live? I live in Dallas, Oregon which is right outside of Salem. Karlie