First post

[On_My_Way1986 5]

Hey guys! This is my first post on here, even though I have been reading posts on here for months.

I had the lap band surgery 12/19/14. I was supposed to get the sleeve, but chickened out at the last minute. My mom and my sister both have the lap band so I wanted something that I was more familiar with. They have both had lots of success.

Anyways, at my highest, I was 368. On the day of my surgery, I was 332. It's been about five weeks and I am now 317. So, 15 pounds in five weeks. I don't know if that's a good amount or not, but I'm happy with it. It's better than going up!

I go in for my first fill on the 29th, which I am both nervous and excited about. I'm hoping it will at least take away some of this hunger!

My biggest problem right now is wanting to weigh all the time! I'm about to have my husband hide the scale and only give it to me once a week! Lol

I can tell that my pants are getting a little looser which is exciting!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Good for you!! You sound well on your way. I'd advise staying off the scale for awhile as well but if you must, weekly works well for me. I happily weighed daily until my weight loss slowed, and then I got anxious about it. Weekly is a much better barometer.

Your fills will help the hunger but until the right fill level is achieved, plan to stay vigilant about your intake and try to stop at moderate portions. I've had five fills. I'm in the green zone now. But when it was the early stages, I had to pretty much diet a lot of the time.

Everything will start to get so much better now, and just think of the wonderful summer you will have with so much excess weight gone!!!

Thanks for posting. Seeing this helped me today!!!!

[Miss Meg 199]

Congratulations on your surgery and weight loss to date. I find this site so incredibly helpful and I hope you do too.

Good luck with your journey

[On_My_Way1986 5]

Thanks! Yes, I am so looking forward to summer! I'm hoping to actually be able to wear flip flops this year without my heels hurting me! And wearing tank tops!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Congratulations to you! Yes you certainly are on you way. You have done really well thus far.