September 6th lap band surgery

I had the surgery on 9/6 and so far I feel no restrictions. Today is my first day on foods. I can eat yogurt, cottage cheese, fish, chicken or turkey, eggs, cheese etc. I am not that hungry but I can eat way more than I thought. I have no trouble drinking and no gas. I walked a mile today but got tired so I couldn't go another mile. I will try later tonight to get another mile in. I haven't had gas pains. The only real pain I have is at the port site and in my abs when I sit up or bend over. I want to lose weight the first month before my fill. Some people lose 20 lbs or more. I hope i do. I have trouble losing weight period. It goes really slow for me but I eat substantial amounts of foods. Even on the OA food plan I didn't lose very well. What is the key to losing the most weight? Some people have lost 60 lbs in 4 months on the band and that is what i am hoping I do.

Hi You will not feel any restrictions for the first month or so. You will need will power you should get some restiction with your first fill. Buy the time you have your 3rd fill you should be good. It took me 2 or 3 fills to really feel it.However I still lose weight every month. Have faith you will do GREAT. Lisa 327/219/170

wowsa! i had the lapband on Sept. 6th too. i've been on liquids for two weeks today. I've lost ~20 lbs. I'm walking at least 3 times a day. I have gas. I wish i didn't. lol I'm trying to walk it off. LMAO