starting my new life

[jilliebean 0]

I was banded on Sept 13 2006 my starting weight was 274 I had my first fill on Oct 26 1cc I have lost 29lbs this fills a little slow to me but my Dr thinks I am on track tring to keep positive and working hard

[kaybee 0]

WOO HOO GIRL ! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: YOU HAVE REALLY LOST A LOT OF WEIGHT IN SUCH A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME......... DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED BECAUSE AS YOU GO ALONG AND YOU GET HUNGRIER, YOU WILL NEED ANOTHER FILL AND THE WEIGHT WILL COME OFF MORE AND MORE SLOWLY AS TIME PROGRESSES. YOU ARE BARELY INTO THIS .I HAVE BEEN BANDED FOR A LITTLE OVER 6 MONTHS AND HAVE HAD TO LEARN TO LIVE WITH THE UPS AND DOWNS, PLATEAUS, ON AND OFF HUNGER ETC. PLEASE BE PATIENT, TRY TO REMEMBER THIS IS A LONG TERM, LIFELONG COMMITTMENT ALL OF THE EXCESS WEIGHT CANNOT AND WILL NOT DISAPPEAR OVERNIGHT ! EASY TO SAY AND SOMETIMES HARD TO REMEMBER. BE PROUD OF WHERE YOU ARE AT THE MOMENT........THAT IS A TERRIFIC WEIGHT LOSS. YAHOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[*susan* 1,709]

Actually, you are doing great with your weight loss. The lapband is not gastric bypass. It does not work the same. First off, it really isn't designed to help you start losing weight until you have proper restriction. Secondly, it is designed for you to lose weight at a safe and healthy 1-2 pounds per week. So, I believe you are doing great, congratulations!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Congrats! You are doing great!