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Today is my month (a little past) checkup. I am in "Bandster Hell." My first fill is next Wednesday, the 13th. I have lost about 20 lbs., but its a struggle now because I am hungry. AND I can eat just about anything. I have read some of your blogs about fills, and I am concerned that the first fill won't curb the appetite. I don't dread the fill, but I am concerned that I won't fill a difference with the first fill. Any thoughts??

Best wishes to you! I will remember you in my prayers tonight and tomorrow. It's an exciting journey. Concentrate on rest and doing exactly what they say. I am 4 weeks post-op, and I feel wonderful.

I was banded on 3/30/09. I was allowed broth, SF popsicles, jello... The "free air" hurts! If you have a rocking chair, rock, rock, rock. Lay in your bed and "gently" roll a little from side to side. Walk, walk, walk... It does get better.

Congratulations! I know the feeling. It's amazing to stop and think how your future will be. I was banded on 3/30/09, and it's amazing!

I was banded on 3/30, and I beginning to feel the same thing as you. I am hungry, and I am finding myself cheating. It's frustrating to say the least. My fill isn't until 5/13, and I am worried I will gain weight. I am keeping a food journal, and that helps. I am writing two daily goals that I try to focus on; i.e., no sweets or bread today. It's hard, but the process works. We just have to work the process. :wink: Hang in there. We'll make it together.

I was banded on 3/30 so this is my 3rd week. My first fill is scheduled for 5/13 (which seems like a long time off). I am beginning to get worried. The feeling of being full is just about gone. I can eat more and I am worried that I'll over eat. I've hit my first plateau also. I know it's a process, but it's hard to get my mind to slow down. I want the weight to fall off yesterday. HA! Knowing how I ate in the past, it worries me that I won't be strong enough to make this lapband surgery a success. Signed...worried...:thumbup:

I was banded on 3/30. The emotions that you go through before the surgery are overwhelming at times. I was so excited one minute and scared to death the next. Something that you have to decide on is "Am I doing this for myself for for someone else?" Once I decided this was for me, I began to get my emotions under control. I also had to do some soul searching. I was totally addicted to food. It had become by idol. You know, it's a love/hate relationship. I am still struggling with the "head hunger" and thoughts of going out with friends on Saturday night. But I know in the long run, the lapband is the best solution for "ME." You will do fine. Keep reassuring yourself of your future. Best of luck to you! God Bless!

I was banded on 3/30 so this is my 3rd week. My first fill is scheduled for 5/13 (which seems like a long time off). I am beginning to get worried. The feeling of being full is just about gone. I can eat more and I am worried that I'll over eat. I've hit my first plateau also. I know it's a process, but it's hard to get my mind to slow down. I want the weight to fall off yesterday. HA! Knowing how I ate in the past, it worries me that I won't be strong enough to make this lapband surgery a success. Signed...worried...:thumbup:

Good Morning All, This is my first post to this website. It's a wonderful site, and I've enjoyed the information. I was banded 7 days ago (3/30). Yeah! I am having problems getting the protein drinks down. I was prepared before hand, and founds the one's I liked. Now, the taste is terrible, and they make me gag. Any suggestions? My energy level is zero right now, but I am sure that's to be expected. Signed, East TN Girl :smile2: