Lurker, First time posting. Had First Adjustment YAY !

[READYIN2010 0]

Hi all. I usually lurk and read a lot of the posts, but today I'm ready to start putting in comments. I got banded on 03/30/2010. I lost 10 lbs in the first 2 weeks (344lbs-334lbs) after being banded then after that my appetite shot up and that lovely feeling of being full and satisfied went down. I maintened my weight loss surprisingly cause I thought for sure I would gain. I know for sure I would have if I did not have the band since I ate a lot. I also walked 1 mile a day too. So I read in the forum this happens to everyone and I felt better, plus my doctor assured me that my stomach went down from the surgery swelling and that soon as I was adjusted I would see a major difference. So I had my first adjustment two days ago on 05/4/2010 and right away I noticed the difference in not being hungry. I have lost 2 lbs in 2 days already. Finally moving ! I get full from a small cup of Jello, can you believe it ? Before my adjustment I could have a Protein Shake and jello. I can only drink half a Protein shake now. I'm so excited. My doctor gives adjustments every 4 weeks and I'm glad about that because I have read some people only get every 5 months WOW ! I'm very glad I made this decision for the surgery. The easy part has always been losing the weight, but keeping it off was my biggest trouble. I lose 60 and gain back 65 in a year. Now I no longer have that worry thanks to the lapband. Good luck everyone and I look forward to reading more stories on here. This site is wonderful because I can relate so well. Take care.

[lauragshsu 6]

Does your Dr make the adjustment appointments for you, or does he suggest every four weeks?

Congrats on your loss so far! I'm glad you had a good first adjustment experience!

[READYIN2010 0]

Thank you Laura, congrats on yours as well. My doctor makes the appointments every 4 weeks as requirement. So it's once a month for a year. I was a little nervous he didn't use anesthesia, but I didn't feel anything but a small pinch and it was over fast. Glad my insurance also approved the first year of visits so I can afford it. He has a great success rate, most of his patients lose 50+ lbs in the first 6 months, one lady lost over 70. I usually don't care for doctors, but his confidence and caring has really boosted my own confidence to a whole new level.