Post op - Lap Band 7/24/03

[alicia 0]

Hi all! I am excited yet nervous about what to expect from the lap band. Dr. Cribbins (Plano, Texas) preformed my surgery on 7/24/03 and so far everything has been text book. (My only concern: I thought the first month I'd lose about 20 pounds; at week 5, I've only lost 16. Good but not what I expected.)

I am so glad I found this forum, hopefully some much needed support will be found. And if you have any questions about Dr. Cribbins or my lap band experience, just PM me!

[mezazea 0]

Don't get stuck on the scale number. I hadn't lost anything for almost a week and decided to check my measurements as it had been a full month since surgery. I have lost 12 inches!

My new goal is to stop weighing myself so often. I am going to try to limit it to once every other week.

I was banded 2 days after you and I am still mostly eating yoghurt and Soup. My dr. wants us to stay on liquids for 40 days!

Good luck to you.

Kathe 25/07/03

298/276/150ish

[alicia 0]

Thanks, mezazea! Good luck to you, too. You are almost to the solid food phase (my liquid phase was 35 days post-op - 5 weeks).

I have to warn you though, the hardest part about going to solid foods for me is figuring out how much is enough. I have twice now ate too much, enough to have chest pain. I think I have to slow down my eating. My husband said he will help with Portion Control.

Regarding the scales. I think I am going to start weighing once a month. I'm one of those that let's the scale dictate my mood. And I completely forgot to get a tape measure and measure myself. Good idea because I feel I have lost some inches.

Have a great day!