People need to Calm Down....Relax

[loveNlife76 23]

B52 what was your final fill amount?

[mybrowneyes 7]

Thanks for the information! I started my 2 week pre-op diet today and I have some insight for the future. Thanks again!

[Sharpie 3,306]

B so good to be reminded of how this thing works. There are plenty of comparisons between us and it can mess with your mind . I am one of those who lost a good amount at first then it slowed to a trickle but I weighed 198 when I started and I'm now 127. but it has take me 2 years. I have a goal of 115 but not worrying all the time about it. I have had 4 fills each one small and the last one 1 cc made me feel I was too tight, had some sliming and stuck episodes frequently but not because I was too tight It was because I had develop bad habits like eating too fast and eating crap I shouldn't be eating. so I've developed a new attitude and am eating slower and healthier. As much as I liked food before the band, I love being healthier and thinner better.

[shugal 48]

Good post

My doctor just told me today, Not to get hung up on the losing weight part, basically stating a lot of the same things you just said. Everyone is different. Plus it's more about Learning how to eat healthy, Portion Control, it's a Lifestyle change he said it's like learning how to eat all over again. I agree I am way more aware of my food now of what I choose to eat, I never take less than 20 mins to eat It's a total lifestyle change FOR MY LIFE and For my Lifetime. I understand that now.

I understand the lap band is a Tool to help me achieve that

[Issy53 0]

Thank you soooo much for this post as I just recieved my band Feb 25th all was going well with the weight loss then the first fill came and it feels like I never had one.. Feeling frustrated not loosing anymore additional weight I headed to the gym and realizing I need to practice my patience here... I am so glad I read your post to reassure my self and to relax!! ????

Thanks Again for Sharing!!!!

Issy