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Hi, yes I am banded, today is the first day that I have felt hungry all day. I won't have my first fill until 4/1, so it's going to be a bit of a wait. I have been losing a pound a day since surgery and I'm down 15 lbs total. I am just trying so hard to look at food in a different way. How did you get through the 6 weeks of hell?

I thought the pre-op class was very informative, I have my surgery scheduled for Friday 2/12...my new "birthday" I guess. I am so excited and looking forward to the progress that I'm going to see. I wasn't expecting them to make my appointment so soon, but I am ready. I just added some disgusting before pictures...I can't believe how bad I look. I don't make a habit of taking pictures like this, I'll be glad when I can put some nicer ones up.

Hello, I noticed that you are in St.Louis, I am also and would love to know where you were banded and how you like it? I am going through SSM weightloss at DePaul and have my preop class on Wednesday. Since you've been through it I would love to hear your story! My name is Andrea and it's a pleasure to meet you

Hello Pat, I was looking through this website trying to find some people that have gone to SSM weightloss at DePaul and happened upon you. I too have chosen Dr.Scott, although I just got approval from insurance Tuesday. I was curious how the band has worked for you and what to expect at the pre-op class on Feb 3rd. I am a little nervous about having this foreign object in my body, can you feel that something is different inside of you? It's so miraculous, what advice can you give to me? I have gathered from other posts that it takes about 6-8 weeks to get the first fill, so they are full of hunger and slow weightloss. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. I guess I'll have my surgery with in the next 6 weeks..