Are there any April Lapbanders here?

Hello, I had lap band surgery on 4-25. Whenever I come to this board, I notice that you all have had great success in weight loss. Then I have to remind myself that the weight losses with lapband is significantly slower than RNY. At times, I feel like I must be doing something wrong. So, are any of you "April" people banded like me? Yes, I do go to the Lap Band community, but I visit here too and just want to tear and compare my progress and experiences with others that are also April patients. Thanks, Karen

Hi Karen, I was banded on April 18. My pre-op weigh in at the dr's was April 14. At that time I was 279.9. I got my first fill on May 24. I weighed 266.8 so I'm down 13 lbs. in 5 weeks. How have you been doing? It's a slower process, but that's one of the reasons I chose lapband. I wanted my weight loss to be at a more normal pace. Good luck to you! Jennifer

Karen, I was banded on April 28th. I lost 12 pounds at my 2 week check-up but nothing since! I NEED A FILL! I can eat just about anything no restriction. How are you doing? Charlene

Hi Karen! I don't come here often so just saw your post today. I was banded 4/14. I lost 10 pounds the week of surgery while on clear liquids, none since, but I've started walking on the treadmill and have lost more inches/am firming up - was able to wear a pair of dockers today I hadn't worn in a year and a half! Had my first fill on Tuesday, 6/7. My doc's practice doesn't tell you how much saline they put in the band. All I know is it doesn't feel any different. So now I'm just trying to follow the rules and can't wait for 7/12. While also hoping that maybe this one will kick in in a few weeks!