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Hi shellie welcome to LBT! in actual fact I think it is easier to loose more weight once you are on solids...you get the consistency effect and the restriction is a lot more pronounced. sure, it may take a few fills before you reach your sweet spot but I wouldn't be worried about putting on more weight...sounds like you are doing just fine! becky

Welcome to LBT Ted Congrats on your surgery date! keep us posted on your progress. becky

welcome to lapband talk...sounds like it is really timeforachange aye? forgive the pun. Best wishes on your research and keep us posted we are a very supportive bunch and are here when you need us. becky

WEeeeeeheeee! YOu go girl! That is fantastic...makes you feel GOOD now doesnt it... :girl_hug: becky

I know that confusing feeling of being hungry or full...the bottom part of my tummy (the big one is ALWAYS hungry) but the top part is always full! kind of strange aye? but I agree with losingjusme...sip, sip, sip even with clear liquids you wont beable to drink as much in one gulp as you used to...just take it easy. I am glad otherwise you are feeling ok. (i hope) keep us posted. :girl_hug: becky

Welcome to LBT eldonh! Congrats, on your surgery date...It is a very exciting time now isnt it? I look forward to hearing of your progress. Best wishes :girl_hug: becky

Hi ya joe welcome to LBT. Congrats on your surgery date! I have been banded for over twelve months now and have had a very slow progress so it really depends on the person (and your level of commitment) as to how much you can loose. The first 60 days i didn't loose any weight...I wasn't filled until after that but my dr wasn't worried about it he said that the first we while is the time for healing post surgery. You cant feel the port mostly...I mean you can feel it when you touch it with your hands but as to feeling it inside not so much...but sometimes when I lie on my side I think it might pinch a nerve or something cause I get slight pain occassionally and I just need to change my position. Recovery for me post surgery only took 3-4 days so its very quick. Yes when you get to your 'sweet spot' you do feel full but it can take months and multiple fills to get to that spot...time leading up to that you may only feel slight restriction but get hungry easily...it just depends on the person. In answer to your last question I was exercising within the first 24 hours...just small amounts of walking but it did help with the gas pains. Other than that, I love my lapband and for all the minor fustrations/inconveniences I wouldnt have it any other way. keep us posted! :girl_hug: becky

Ninababy...we were all as nervous about the commitment as you are wondering if we are going to be able to do it, wondering if it will make us so miserable not being able to eat as much as we have been but the good news is you can still enjoy food...probably more so with the band...with not eating so much you get used to savouring the flavour! and when the lbs start melting off it is such a positive experience and soooooo... exciting...giving you enough motivation to keep on going and most importantly to keep with the program!!! It is overwhelming at times expecially before the surgery but for me it was the best thing I ever did...and I don't regret it. LBT is a great place for support and encouragement and we are here for each other so this is a grand place to start the journey ahead of you...keep us posted! :girl_hug: becky

Welcome tracy and good luck on your dr's appointment...as to the 'foreign object thing' you get used to it and as long as you follow the rules you'll probably forget that it is even there... You have an exciting journey ahead of you and make sure you keep us posted too. Wont be long now before you are another one of Lap band Talks' success stories. :girl_hug: becky

Congratulations Future Beauty (love the name by the way!) you will be fine and you have a very exciting road ahead of you...although hard at times it is well worth it...keep us posted it wont be long before you can take the 'Future' out of your user name! :girl_hug: becky

Welcome to LBT Wph24 Congrats on your surgery date and the beginning of your 'fat free' life!!! You'll be fine...my advice to you is to take each day at a time. It is not an 'easy' journey but it is a worth while one and very exciting as you see the pounds melt away...This forum is a great place for support, encouragement and information so you have come to the right place for the beginning of your journey...keep us posted on your progress..and we look forward to hearing of your success story. :girl_hug: becky

You have heard the saying 'my eyes are bigger than my tummy' that is soooo mee! I know what portions I should be eating...and i even start feeling full at the right time after a few bites but godamnit it tastes so good I just feel compelled to keep on eating....I wish I could break myself out of that habit...I know its not good for me or the band. and I need to work on it. becky

Tomorrows dream I hope you feel better soon...keep me posted ok. PM/Email anything I am worried about you. becky

jsagiha please do call your dr just to be on the safe side...I know it can take weeks after your fill to start bp'ing but if you are doing it constantly and in pain...that needs to be checked out. you don't want the risk of slippage/erosion or anything...keep us posted. becky

Congratulations on your surgery mypov ...gas pains are the worst!!! GasX sounds great unfortunately I didn't have access to it when I was post op. ...re leg pains...keep an eye on them drs do worry about blood clots etc have they given you pressure stockings for your legs? I had to wear mine for 24 hrs ...yes girl you got it walk, walk, walk...that is the best thing for your breathing, for your legs, and even you gas pains... I hope you recover well...keep us posted. becky

My dr definately told me no soda...however I could have coffee and I did (i am a coffee adict) it wasn't too hot...i made sure of that and I had no problems...best wishes becky

yes unfills are very discouraging by their very nature...I was in the same situation as you and had an unfill (which i realise was necessary cause I could'nt even keep water down) however when he took it out I was less restricted than ever though I did technically still have more in than my second to last...grrr...I am hoping that when I go again. it will get back to normal and I will find my 'sweet spot' becky

I hate my scales...I have taken to measuring my body with measuring tape...far more accurate. Grrrr cant wait to throw away the scales and never need to look at them again! becky

Hi ya I have a 4cc band although I am currently filled to 3.5 and still need more so it really depends on the person/tummy etc. becky

welcome texas2penn Great that you have found us! I hope all goes well in your research...make sure you keep us posted on your progress. becky

I didn't loose much weight at all before my first fill...but my dr also told me it was normal...just to allow my body to heal. so there is nothing wrong...dont fret. We all understand those first few weeks can be very fustrating. becky

I wondered why this forum was smelling so good now!!! Lol becky

Wendyjoy...my nutritionist just went through eating habits post surgery with me...she didn't try and talk me out of it...well i didn't give her much of a chance really cause I was gung ho on getting it done...but the appointment was really informative and well worth while...I hope yours is the same. becky

Wow! Fantastic...The Journey begins...keep us posted on your surgery date...that is wonderful news Whoooohooo! becky

Myturnnow! Dont give up....Keep persisting...someone has got to listen. Its your life that hangs in the balance... becky