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By avm, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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avm    0

avm
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Honestly, I have not really lost any weight yet.....I feel very little restriction right now. Fingers crossed that my fill tomorrow will help. I have to drive 2 hrs to get it and since I am a full time working single mom it is tough to get there. I am hopeing they will lean on the generous v conservative side on the fill. TBD! PS - My surgery was 8/24 and I quickly lost 10 lbs then gained back 6 so....nothing much happening yet. This site encourages me to be patient which is helpful.

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lisafitz    18

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Hello I go for my first fill Oct 3rd and was banded Aug th I would have gone this week but my doctor is on vaca I lost 17 lbs right away and gain like 3 back. I am eating normal and now I just feel like I always feel and I can't wait to get filled. This past weekend I ate more then normal didn't follow my diet....I am hoping I didn't do anything to damage my band I will be so mad at myself. Have you ever ate more then you should? I just can't wait to go get this filled....I am afraid I will screw up. I want to get started on losing weight I am back on the right eating habits but really worried myself

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Cherlita    0

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Hi AVM,

Congratulations on your Lapband.

My best advice is to keep getting your fills until you reach your sweet spot. I have a 14cc band and have 9.5cc and PERFECT restriction. I get full on 4-5 bites now. I LOVE IT. I've lost 6 lbs now in 6 days now. I'm getting all of my Protein, actually eating more often, just not as much.

The lapband is a tool. Use the tool. Keep getting your fills, which are very important to get to restriction.

Best of luck!

Cherlita

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GaryB    0

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Hi - I go for my first fill today too. I have minimal restriction and look forward to my fill. Since my band on 8/15 I lost 24 lbs. I have been dieting... I have kept a very low carb, high Protein and treadmill every day for a half hour. Mornings and lunch is fine but I am very hungry when I get home after work. I eat more protein than recommended. Evenings are my downfall. Unfortunately, we all need to work at this, the band isn't a magic wand.. Keep working hard...

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