New Lap Band Patient

[TheMomKid 0]

Hi, I had my lap band procedure performed March 3, 2008, I've lost about 12 pounds, what do you expect after being on a liquid diet for three weeks and gradually adding other foods. My eating habits are about to where they were before the surgery. There is nothing that I cannot eat although I chew, chew, chew and don't drink and eat at the same time.

I am supposed to have my first fill on Thursday, April 17th. I

don't know what to expect. Will my eating habits change drastically and the weight come off easier.

I am new to the website and just want someone to talk to regarding the lap band.

:huh2:

[TheMomKid 0]

Lap band in March 2008, my first fill this week. What should I expect?

[PIP1973 0]

Well I just had my first fill last week and the Dr. said I was doing so good that I didn't even need a fill but I got one anyways. He only gave me 1cc in my band and I had about 1cc in there from it being primed prior to being inserted. I have not noticed any difference but then I only had 1cc. Hopefully you will not notice much of a change.

Keep me posted! :huh2:

[ImaDucky 0]

Hi ! My nickname is Ducky. :thumbup:

I am waiting for my lap band and just joined as well. My insurance required a 6 month supervised diet and I've just completed that. Hopefully my wait won't be long. It sounds like you are doing great so far! How many babies? I have one little boy.

[shortgal 5]

Hi, I had my lap band procedure performed March 3, 2008, I've lost about 12 pounds, what do you expect after being on a liquid diet for three weeks and gradually adding other foods. My eating habits are about to where they were before the surgery. There is nothing that I cannot eat although I chew, chew, chew and don't drink and eat at the same time.

I am supposed to have my first fill on Thursday, April 17th. I

don't know what to expect. Will my eating habits change drastically and the weight come off easier.

I am new to the website and just want someone to talk to regarding the lap band.

:thumbup:

There's a few great threads on here about how the "band works and how fills work" that might be very helpful to you. Look under FAQ's, I think they are there.

Not everyone gets restriction with their first fill. it can take several for some people.

Until you get to that "sweet spot" you could be as hungry as you were before you got the band and that's why people call it "bandster hell".

If you've dieted before, it's kind of like that, you need to use that time to practice your new skills of Portion Control, chewing well and not drinking with your meal or one hour after. Then when you get good restriction, you'll be ready.

[msauhzha 0]

hi! my name is auhzha and i had my surgery on march 17th. i get my first fill on may 14th. did you attend any lap band classes before you had the surgery? i think that you shouldnt eat the same thing you ate before and you should move around more. you will see some results. i think that when you get the band filled it will help you stay full longer.

Hi, I had my lap band procedure performed March 3, 2008, I've lost about 12 pounds, what do you expect after being on a liquid diet for three weeks and gradually adding other foods. My eating habits are about to where they were before the surgery. There is nothing that I cannot eat although I chew, chew, chew and don't drink and eat at the same time.

I am supposed to have my first fill on Thursday, April 17th. I

don't know what to expect. Will my eating habits change drastically and the weight come off easier.

I am new to the website and just want someone to talk to regarding the lap band.