Nick H 2 Posted March 14, 2015 Hello! I just stumbled across this site and wish I had found it earlier! I am six days post op and am doing well! The liquid diet kind of sucks, but I have lost 12 pounds since surgery. I look forward to talking to anyone who is a newby like me and all of the old hands at the lap band. NIck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWatchMe 7,117 Posted March 14, 2015 Congratulations!! Welcome to the other side. Post often. This site is a lifesaver for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted March 15, 2015 Everybody looses weight from a post surgery food diet, lapband or not...just don't get alarmed if you start to gain it back once you start eating regular food again.....just as you did before surgery. For me, real weight loss did not start till about 3 months after surgery, after 3 fills....until then, the band was doing next to nothing. It all came down to my own will power and old fashion dieting...which I cannot do with any success....that is why I had the surgery! In any event, congratulations, and know this...in spite of all the negative posts people will write here, this thing does work, and can be that magic bullet for some doing what I could never do on my own. For me, it WAS the easy way out...and I am glad I did it!! (but the first 4 months were pure hell !) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted March 15, 2015 Congratulations! I love my band. It's been an amazing 16 months and I feel great. You are on your way to good health. Welcome to our little community. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick H 2 Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks for the welcome everyone! I have a feeling there will be several ups and downs, but I'm ready for this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaliGirl1216 25 Posted March 15, 2015 This surgery is life-changing. Lost 92 lbs in less than 6 months. I had Gastric Bypass and it's given me my life back. You won't regret it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted March 17, 2015 welcome Nick, The lapband veterans here are a wonderful resource for you. We have a huge amount of successful band and other weight loss patients on this site. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask . Best of Luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoJoNYC 69 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Congrats Nick, everyday is a better day and will take you closer to your goal. I am 2 months post op and down 56 pounds. Keep it up Edited March 17, 2015 by JoJoNYC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie norton 2,850 Posted March 17, 2015 Congrats nick Keep posting and asking questions I think it really helps. We have lots of ideas and opinions. And laughs ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2babutterfly 483 Posted March 17, 2015 Congratulations on your surgery! Love my band! Stay in touch here there is so much support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
