just getting on board with this site

[juliej 0]

Hello from Omaha, NE. Just had my lapband done on 8/11 and have lost my first 28lbs on my first f/u visit on 8/31. Does it get alot harder to loss wt since my appetite is sure back? I'm so thrilled to have found this email site for support.

[thinkthin 0]

Hello Julie! I just had my lap band done also on 8/16 and have lost my first 21 lbs. We're is the same boat - I'm very aware of my hunger and the lack of restriction. I'm scheduled for my first fill on 9/16 and I have done a lot of reading on the site about fills, etc. The general consensus from all those with experience is that the band is made to work with a fill and that very often, people then feel fuller, etc.

Someone referred to a website of a guy that lost so much weight - lapbandtransformation.com - and under "adjustments" he talks about what the "perfect" restriction should be like and fill like as well as how to work with it. I have been getting myself prepared because I think that is when the real adjustment will begin for me since I have very little restriction currently and only feel tightness when I eat too quickly.

I have been told by my doctor that I will not continue to lose weight so quickly since a lot of initial weight is Water, etc., but that if you have the proper fill and follow all the rules, the weight will continue to drop.

I'll remember you're name - and will be interested in how its going for you!!

[LilAngel 0]

Welcome Julie! I think you will love LBT! I do and I am not even banded yet! Keep us posted on your progress!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Congratulations on being banded and you have done great with your weight loss!!! Welcome to LBT!!! Nice to have someone new find us!!! LBT has helped me alot and I think it will do the same for you... lots of suport here!!!

[La_madam 20]

Hi Julie and Welcome to LBT

Congratulations on your new band. I wish you lots of success

Once you get your fills it gets easier, I think it is when you have no restriction that it is a little difficult.

Glad you found us!

[Penni60 45]

Hey Julie: I will throw in my welcomes to LBT with the rest. Lots of support here and lots of knowledge as well. Explore the board.

[wanttobethin1 0]

Welcome,

I am also new to this website I was banded about a month ago and I feel so great. I tend to forget that I have had this done. I tend to over eat I think I need a fill also. I would love to find a Doctor in the Memphis TN area instead of having to go back to Mexico.... Well I wish you great luck....

[sandie1958 0]

hi robin. i know george woodman does lap bands in memphis not sure if he takes other band patients. doesnt hurt to try, welcome sandie

[juliej 0]

I sure loved hearing from you. Bet we become pretty good friends thru this line. I'm a nurse and should have learned how to loss weight on my own but this lapband turned out to be my only hope. I knew my first wt loss was mostly Water cause my joints don't hurt and edema in both feet have completly gone. I sure am looking forward to my first fill, but will not even be considered until approx 3 months after surgery GRRRRRRR! Let me know how you're doing my friend!