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I was banded Dec. 16 and I've lost 24 pounds so far. Getting the lapband was the best thing that I've ever done. I feel so much better and have more energy. Best wishes and much success to you during your journey.

Ocracoke, I felt the same way before I had my first fill. I could basically eat what I wanted as long as I took my time and chewed well. Although I could have I didn’t because I didn’t want my surgery to be in vain so I still measured my foods and exercised. I've had my first fill 01/19 and it went well. I can say that now that it's over (don’t like needles)...lolol... I've stopped getting on the scale to help me stay focused. Initially I think I found myself on the scale every 30 minutes I was becoming obsessed. Now I weigh myself every other week. I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words, and you're right we will all get through this together.

Im reading everyone's post and noticed most people are getting 3 cc's. I got 5 cc's on my first fill 01/19 wonder why?. I do not go back for another 4 weeks, curious to see how much they give then.

Hello Everyone, I had my first fill today and I must say I didnt like it. I read some where in one of these forums where they numbed the area first. Well that didnt happen for me. I ended having fluid develop around my port and they had to pull that off before they could do the fill. I ended up getting 5 cc's. Although I do not like the filling process, Im gonna love getting into smaller clothes so the end justifies the means. :mad:

I had my first fill today and I must admit I didnt like it one bit. They had to pull fluid that had developed around my port before they could fill it. When they were finally able to fill it they gave me 5 cc's. I haven't eaten yet because Im not hungry, is that because of the fill? Happy2009, hang in there it will get better. I'm feeling you on the excercising but I do it cause I have to, not because I like it. Try doing 20 minutes a day thats how Im starting cause I really dont like the treadmill.

Hello Everyone, I had my surgery Dec. 16th and Im down about 25 pounds. I go for my first fill tomorrow Jan. 19th. Im curious to see how that goes. I have some restriction now with breads, however for the most part I can eat what I want. I try to make good choices though but every now and again I just have to have a cookie. Im glad to see the December bandsters doing well.

Hi, I have a December 16th surgery date. I started the approval process in Oct. of last year so Im really excited that time is drawing near.

You're doing great. I hope that I have the same success that you've had with the insurance company as well as your weight loss! Thank you so much for your encouragement.

Hello all. I am currently going to the process to get approved for the Realize Band. I have two more weigh in and then its the waiting game for the insurance company to approve me. Im very excited and cant wait to get started with the new and healthier me. I wish everyone much success during your weight loss.