Woodford4

Yes so true...Although I have very strong will power food seems to be my down fall.

Well....my husband was in the hospital having surgery on his back and I got off of my diet game for a few days. It has been so hard to get back on track. I have definately learn that it is harder to get back on track after getting off then it is to simply stay on track.

I received 4cc on my first fill. Although it sounds like you are more lukey than me. I don't feel that restriction hardley at all. Good Luck!! I go back on the last Tuesday of this month and he will probably give me a fill that day. I may go back sooner than that don't know??

I went to my doctors visit and lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks. I am now down a total of 22 pounds. I feels good. I never thought I would loose this weight. Thanks Lapband.....and all of my Lapband friends.

Thank You and I do treat myself every now and again. I learned that the hard way. I appreciate your advise.

Went to WalMart and WOW...It is hard to shop healthy! Everything is full, full, & full of CARBS! Although pickles are not bad and I rather like pickles so as a snack for now pickles it will be. Any suggestions from anyone on healthy snacks???

You can use GasX to get rid of some of the gas pain.

I started out like that only being able to eat half a jello cup, but as my swelling went down and my stomach healed i found myself eating more. I hope for you it don't change. I wish you all the luck and sucess in the future.

I went to the doctor yesterday and had lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks. After I told him I could put away a whole cheeseburger he decided I needed a fill:rolleyes:. My fill was 4cc's and I can definately tell a big difference with the restriction. I ate 4 chicken nuggets and was stuffed! Woke up this morning and wasn't really hungery, but my tummy was grawling so I fed it a little (very little) and was full. I will lose more in the next two weeks definately! So EXCITED to be see results now.

They can do one at 4 weeks post-op, but mine was at 6 weeks.

Congrats on your decision! I was banded in March and it was the best decision I think I have ever made! You will do great!

I had some of the same fears. I was banded on 3/25 and what I have found is if you have chosen a good dr and bariactric program then you will do fine. They are the best support I have other than my family. All of my questions are answered and I feel confident, but that is only because of the system I chose to use. I am also learning that the band will work if you will let it. It is not a miracle cure, but a tool and if you listen to it you will suceed. You will do fine. If you are determined to get the weight off then the band will work with you! I also made a list of all the questions and I all my concerned address before I had the procedure and so I felt confident when I went in for my surgery! Good Luck and with determination you will do great!

I went to the doctor yesterday and had lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks. After I told him I could put away a whole cheeseburger he decided I needed a fill:rolleyes:. My fill was 4cc's and I can definately tell a big difference with the restriction. I ate 4 chicken nuggets and was stuffed! Woke up this morning and wasn't really hungery, but my tummy was grawling so I fed it a little (very little) and was full. I will lose more in the next two weeks definately! So EXCITED to be see results now.

Thank you for your kind words and I think I am back on track mentally and physically. I went through the depression phase really bad for several days, but back on top of the game. I feel much better. I love the protien concentrates (grape, tropical punch, & orange) I'm pratically living on these things LOVE THEM!

My last post stated I went to the Dr on Friday and had only lost 5 pounds since surgery which was very disappointed. Although I was very fustrated I am now feeling better. :smile2: I have only lost 5 pounds since surgery I have lost a total of 18 pound over the last 2 1/1 months. That is a big accomplishment considering I have not weighed this much in 13 years.:wink2: I have begun my strenght training and I am very sore today. I have re-set my expectations to more achievable goals. So hopefully now I will continue to lose the wieght even if it is small amounts and will be satified with every pound.:wink2: I expected to much to begin with. My new goal...To set realistic goals and to expect realistic results:redface:.

I had my surgery on 3-25. The healing process was nothing like I expected. I was really sore and hurting for 2 days, but after that it wasn't so bad. As for restriction when you feel full you are full that part is more like normal feelings. I think you will know when you need a fill by how much you can eat and when you start to stop losing. I am down 18 pounds and think I need a fill because my weight lose has slowed down and it seems I can eat a little more than I had been eating. I go back in 2 weeks and get my first fill depending on how much weight I have lost and how I feel. So I'll see...You will do great try not to worry just take it very easy for your first 3 to 4 days! Good Luck!!

Thank you for your encouraging words. I am trying now to be patient and to understand my body as well as my band. It is definately not what was expected. Thank You again.

My last post stated I went to the Dr on Friday and had only lost 5 pounds since surgery which was very disappointed. Although I was very fustrated I am now feeling better. :biggrin: I have only lost 5 pounds since surgery I have lost a total of 18 pound over the last 2 1/1 months. That is a big accomplishment considering I have not weighed this much in 13 years. I have begun my strenght training and I am very sore today. I have re-set my expectations to more achievable goals. So hopefully now I will continue to lose the wieght even if it is small amounts and will be satified with every pound.:confused: I expected to much to begin with. My new goal...To set realistic goals and to expect realistic results:redface:.

Went for my 1 month follow-up. Only lost 5 pounds since surgery, but I didn't get a fill today. I go back in 2 weeks for another follow-up and probably a fill that day! :biggrin: I was a little discouraged with the wieght loss amount, but my doctor has encouraged me and says I'm doing well. Can anyone advise on their monthly wieght loss amounts. :confused:

Went for my 1 month follow-up. Only lost 5 pounds :wink2: since surgery, but I didn't get a fill today. I go back in 2 weeks for another follow-up and probably a fill that day! :smile2: I was a little discouraged with the wieght loss amount, but my doctor has encouraged me and says I'm doing well. Can anyone advise on their monthly wieght loss amounts. :wink2:

Don't know what is happening today, but feeling very weak. Wanting to eat all the time. Trying to stay faithful, but it is getting hard. My oldest son is with my brother, my youngest son is at a friends house, and my husband is gone fishing. I think the problem is I am home alone and bored! :thumbup:

Don't know what is happening today, but feeling very weak. Wanting to eat all the time. Trying to stay faithful, but it is getting hard. My oldest son is with my brother, my youngest son is at a friends house, and my husband is gone fishing. I think the problem is I am home alone and bored! :thumbup:

Congratulations!! I would be excited too if my process had gone that quickly. Mine took about 2 months and I have been banded now for 1 1/2 weeks. It has definately been a experience. Be patient with yourself!

So...I have been banded for 11 days now. Not so bad. I am having very few urges to cheat, but I am feeling pretty satified most of the time. Drinking protein shakes, as well as using liquid protien concentrate mixed in water, and plain ole water (yummy)!! Hanging in...:w00t: Like most people who post I am constantly thinking of what the future will bring only I want it to come much faster than it is. Trying not to let myself get to discouraged! I don't want to set unrealistic goals, but I think this is what is happening! Trying to remain positive!:tongue: I am trying to stay focused on lots and lots of PROTIEN. It sometimes seems hard when you look around the cafe at lunch time and see all the good food and worse when you can smell it before you reach your lunch time. I am trying to stay faithful and steadfast to myself and my dream, but I sometimes feel pretty weak. Thank You to all the Bandsters who post on this site that keep me encouraged and motivated.:eek: