make sure you're getting your water and protein. that's the most important thing. also make sure you're exercising...even if its just walking. That's what I do and I'm down 23 LBS. since 12/18. Also, you might try keeping track of every thing you "eat" and be sure to be honest with yourself. But like posted earlier, everyone loses differently, so just hang in there and you'll be fine. Good Luck aph

I'm with you. I tire-out quickly and occasionally I have a day where I can barely get out of bed. I'm doing fairly well getting my water down, so I don't think it's a lack of hydration. Just the healing process I guess. Mike

Hi Michelle, I went back to my surgeon Jan. 17th and explained what I had done and he gave me my first fill. (Just 1cc) He told me if I felt nauseated at all to come right back and he would take this out. No, I am doing fine with this, other than having to watch my portions. He gave me the approval to eat anything I want, but be aware of portion control and see him again in a month. I had lost 17 lbs. from my surgery in Dec. and he said I was right on schedule. Not losing too much too fast, but losing. He said to expect 1-2 lbs of weight loss per week. I also got the approval to go back to work full time without any restrictions on Jan. 31st. Since I have been eating regular food I have had more diarrhea, and I believe I have not been waiting long enough after eating before having liquids, so I am trying to be more aware of this. My surgeon said to eat 3 meals at about 1/2 cup total per meal and 3 snacks per day. Even with our winter and all the snow, I am walking more all the time. I'm really excited about losing and the challenging of a variety of ways to move for exercise to help to continue to lose. I wish you well Michelle and let me know how you are doing and what your surgeon recommends for you. Remember with lap band we all lose at different rates, due to genetics, body structure and how well we are following our surgeons advice. The only way we can fail is if our band fails us, otherwise we may lose slowly, but the most important thing is if we are losing any amount, then that is Good! Good-Luck with your success!

What surgery did you have? I had the Lap Band and I can drink coffee??? Other than that I take my vitamins and feel pretty good. I hope you feel better!

That is funny! I thought it was an id number to my band for some reason. DUH? How would we know! Atleast I had mine in my wallet...I figured if I needed cpr or something they might want my number!!! LOL LOL I am going to look now also. I am happy we found each other. What did they explain to you about this band? I am going to try and log on now, I tried it at work and I had problems. Write back! How have you been doing? Can you eat anything? Do you feel anything different since the fill? I dont get full for the last 2 weeks like I used to, it is scaring me! I got my info packet from my doctor. Guess everyone works differently. SOme girl said there are only about 25-35 doctors that have started using this in the US. My email is [email protected] I am going to the website now, talk to you soon Linda