moondarra

I am so jealous reading about everyones weight loss, I was banded 3weeks ago and can eat anything and everything and have lost nothing but the 8 kilos I lost in week 1 which now I have to say I have gained back. The doctor said they don't fill the band until week 8 and so it's wide open which is why I can eat anything. I can't control my intake of food which is why I got the band in the first place. Oh well it looks like I will have to wait until week 8 until my weigh loss journey continues. Love reading everyone's stories I must say and keep it up.

Hi Everyone, I was banded on the 21st September 2010 and after 7 days of having nothing but liquids lost 8kg post op, but found nothing was filling me up and I could drink as much as I wanted, so I tested the band and had a pancake (big no no) I know it was wrong, but I thought the band would stop me from eating it, but it went down fine, so the next day i rang the doctors surgery and told them and they said they do not fill the band for eight weeks (what the?) and the band was completly open at this time. The reason they do not fill it at surgery is to give the body time to heal itself. I am from Australia is this the norm? Trying so hard not to cheat, really upset the band won't be filled for another 6.5 weeks. :-(

How long do you have to be on the pre lapband diet.

Hi I'm from Australia and reading your posts has me puzzled? Why do you have to wait for approval from insurance companies. I booked the date I wanted and just gave my health details to the doctors receptionist.