Hi I'm new and was banded on Feb 9

[cher1021 1]

I'm 54 year old mother of 4, grandmother of 5 and was banded on 2/9. I had my first fill on 3/3 and progress has been slow. Trying not to get discouraged. I have an appointment for a fill next week. Any secrets. suggestions or ? welcome and appreciated.

[KINGSKID66 10]

Hi,

Welcome and congratulations on your band. I know it's frustrating when the weight doesn't slide off immediately but be patient with yourself. Everyone responds differently to their band. I was banded April '06. I lost 30lbs almost immediately and stayed there for a year and a half before I lost anymore weight. Then all of a sudden the weight began to slide off for no apparent reason. There was no dietary changes or changes to my physical routine. Please don't get discouraged! Give it time. Allow yourself to adjust to your band. Allow your fill to settle in and see if you need additional fill. If so, go get it. You will know what adjustments need to be made as you go along. The first few months are really trial and error for a lot of people until they figure out what works and what doesn't. Just don't give up! You've come this far - you gotta keep going until you hit the mark!! Keep your chin up. Keep us posted on your progress. Make sure you go to tickerfactory.com and create a weight loss ticker so you measure your progress on the forum!

[cher1021 1]

Hi,

Welcome and congratulations on your band. I know it's frustrating when the weight doesn't slide off immediately but be patient with yourself. Everyone responds differently to their band. I was banded April '06. I lost 30lbs almost immediately and stayed there for a year and a half before I lost anymore weight. Then all of a sudden the weight began to slide off for no apparent reason. There was no dietary changes or changes to my physical routine. Please don't get discouraged! Give it time. Allow yourself to adjust to your band. Allow your fill to settle in and see if you need additional fill. If so, go get it. You will know what adjustments need to be made as you go along. The first few months are really trial and error for a lot of people until they figure out what works and what doesn't. Just don't give up! You've come this far - you gotta keep going until you hit the mark!! Keep your chin up. Keep us posted on your progress. Make sure you go to tickerfactory.com and create a weight loss ticker so you measure your progress on the forum!

[cher1021 1]

Thanks for the encouragement. It helps alot.

Scheduled for my 2nd fill this week and can't wait. Have had a rough last week and a half. Guests in the home with foods that I had elminated from the house because they were a problem for me. Now that they have left I can discard these foods once again and get back on track.

[chansenrn 1]

I'm 54 year old mother of 4, grandmother of 5 and was banded on 2/9. I had my first fill on 3/3 and progress has been slow. Trying not to get discouraged. I have an appointment for a fill next week. Any secrets. suggestions or ? welcome and appreciated.

Don't get discouraged. I was banded on 01/06/11. I lost 16 pounds the week after. That's when it showed up on the scale. Then the scale did not move, but I saw the inches flying off and felt thinner. About 4 weeks later, I lost a pound. That is the way I put it on and the way it came off in the past. When you can add exercise and I mean anything more than you are doing now, you will see the difference. When you are down about the weight, just blog us. It is great to hear others story to keep the faith. Your body is readjusting everyday. I am now down 19 pounds. Oh yeah, I got my second fill a couple of weeks ago, but need another one. I'm 48 and mother of two adult boys.

[Kiskis 56]

You are to be focused on recovery not weight loss until this point.I too was banded on Feb 9th. I am down 30 lbs and going for my first fill on Wednesday, Mar 23. I am here to help in anyway.

Cheers,

Kristi

[LIttle Jo 0]

Hi im new and have been researching all about Lap Banding, I have my first appointment on the 1st April, thought my mind was made up about getting it, now i guess im so heaps nervous about so much vomiting. I have met two ladies one a sucess one had it removed after 3yrs, however still recommends it...Im. guessing its normal to be nervous, i just dont know how i feel about the sickness????

[KINGSKID66 10]

Ladies stay with it and don't get discouraged. It's a process and some ppl lose quicker than others. Many, many of us reach our mark by getting banded. When you've made this type of investment it's too hard to turn back and say forget it! You've got to make the adjustments and continue forward. If its another fill, exercise or dietary adjustments that have to be made - MAKE THEM! Just don't give up. When you go to the link and see those Before/After pictures you know it can be done. Yes, I have had the purging (not vomiting it doesn't come from the stomach it comes from the upper part of the esophagus) and it can be annoying at times but I've learned to work around it. The band is working - it means I don't get to eat all the things I'd like to eat!!! I am not complaining as I lowered my goal weight from 150 to 135 because I continued to lose more than anticipated. Trust me the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks for a person who is truly fed up with being overweight. Hang in there, things do get better! Just my two cents.

[sherry092571 0]

So I'm new here and just have some quesitons I know that it will vary depending on your insurance I have Tricare if anyone out there with tricare insurance that's had the surgery can you help me out with just rough estimate of the out of pocket costs? any help will be greatly appreciated

Sherry