Theagillis7

The first fill is not always noticeable. My dr. says it is a process. Don't overthink it just feel your body telling u the signals u need to be aware of. Got my second fill yesterday and was on liquids so do not know if there is gr8 difference yet.

You hang in there. You are doing gr8. I am 10 wks out and have lost 28 lbs...I struggle with portions too and try not to get too anxiuos. Keep moving and be aware of protein. U don't want to lose your hair. Atkins Advantage protein shakes are gr8 way of adding protein. They r pre-pkg so there is no fuss. My son gets married at the end of May. Would like to drop another 20 but not sure if I can. I will try.

Way to go. I am 10 wks out and have lost 28 lbs. Started at 261 lbs and now am 233...woo hoo. I exercise too. I am up to 1 1/2 hrs 3 x a week. I do cardio for an hr or less and strength training 45 min or more. I am feeling gr8 You are doing wonderful...Keep it up.

I went for 2nd fill yesterday. I forgot to ask how much he put in but I get another fill in 2 wks. He told me to stay on liquids yesterday but last night after my daughter's track meet I ate a small amt. of roast and a sm. pot. and I was fine...the gr8 thing was I got on the scales this a.m. and found I had lost another 2 lbs. Maybe it was my just liquids yesterday. Who cares...I am thrilled. Down 28 lbs. heading for 30 and into infinity...

Tomorrow I get my 2nd fill. Waiting and wanting more restriction. I have a 9 cc band and tomorrow will fill it to 4-5 cc's. I was going to ask the dr. to fill it 3 cc but I will leave it to him( the professional). I read a blog of someone who had their 2nd fill up to 5 cc in a 14cc band and had too much restriction. I am glad I read it cause it gave me insight as to possible and hopeful restriction even with the 2nd fill. I am 26 lbs down in 10 wks. That includes my 2 wk pre-op diet. I am on course. Just need to remind myself not to get too anxious. I am exercising too. Just venting...thanks for viewing.:rolleyes2:

I am feb bander but what about stopping the march madness

yes I do believe it is in everyone's interest to be on 2 wk preop diet. I did 2 prot. drinks and lean quisine type meal and lost 14 lbs before surgery. It was a good booster. I had surgery Feb. 16 and not regretting one minute. Was sore a couple of days out but now am doing an excercise program and losing about 4 lbs a wk. Hope to shoot for more . If not I am satified

My process started in Dec 08 I did my homework went to seminar Jan 7 09, consult 2 wks later and banded 2/16/09. Including pre-op diet and 3 wks post-op I have lost 20 lbs. Hope that is good. I have learned alot about people, food and myself. It is all positive. I have lost inches too just waiting to go to the next size down. learing to eat, what to eat and remembering not to drink while I eat. Anyone, please feel welcome to advice me or encourage me and tell me your stories. :confused:

My process started in Dec 08 I did my homework went to seminar Jan 7 09, consult 2 wks later and banded 2/16/09. Including pre-op diet and 3 wks post-op I have lost 20 lbs. Hope that is good. I have learned alot about people, food and myself. It is all positive. I have lost inches too just waiting to go to the next size down. learing to eat, what to eat and remembering not to drink while I eat. Anyone, please feel welcome to advice me or encourage me and tell me your stories. :wink_smile:

Protein drinks: Atkins Advantage choc. or vanilla Walmart carried them. prepakged and really good. 15 protein grams and less then 4 grams carbs. hang in there...just banded 2-16-09

I am new too. I was banded Feb. 16th. The beginning of hope when it comes to the weight loss thing. I have not been humgry at all since banded. it takes me all day to get down a watered down protein drink. I felt good about getting down soup broth tonight too. Am looking fwd to next stage but as of being hungry...NEVER

I have a question....I am scheduled for seminar Jan 7...is there anyone that has had the surgery sooner than 2 months out?

I am here as everyone else to learn as much as I can about the Lapband surgery...before and after. I am not yet scheduled and am attending a seminar Jan. 7. I am so going to do this and am excited about the process. I am a mother of 5, married for over 27 yrs. to a husband that isn't ctitical but sometimes I think that wasn't in my favor cause I have to lose over 100 lbs. I have the same history as everyone I am sure. Dieting every way possible, excerciseing to lose a number of lbs. only to regain it plus more. That leaves me where I am now. Any encouraging words or tips would be gr8. Thanks:smile2:

How soon after your appt. with your surgeon did you get to schedule the actual surgery? I was asking to see if there is a long wait. Also wondering if there are pre-op things to do before. I am scheduled for a seminar right now and hoping to jump right in asap to start my new life with lapband.:wink2:

I have not even had the surgery that I am so anxiously awaiting and to know you have had the surgery and are still struggling. God has allowed medical tech. to save yourself from yourself and you are not complying. Please for all of us and mostly yourself get back on the band wagon and accomplish your goals. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!:wink2:

Do you need to lose weight before surgery

How is it possible to not lose or regain after lap band surgery?