Three weeks from having lab band and down 40 pounds - few questions.

Have been doing well. Sometimes it appears I don't have the lap band. Most of the weight lost was water weight as I was swollen from funky Doctor's medication. Was on liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery and have started eating protein type foods. The only food I have had trouble with is hamburger. Haven't seen or heard from my Doc. as I am suspose to see him in a week and a half. Will 4 weeks after surgery be my first fill? What were you quys eating after placement of lapband? The other problem I have is that the placement of the medical port seems to close to skin surface. It is real tender and port makes skin poke little over 1/4 inch. When I loose more weight won't it be out any further. When I speak to nurses they tell me to ask Doctor when I see him. Anyway I am reminded of port when I pick up something fairly heavy as it pushes against port causing tempory disconfort. The local support group meets every 3rd Thursday so it would appear that I am out of touch. Any help would be appreciated.

Great On your weight loss! I'm sorry that I can not help with the lap band, but I had problems with all meats 4 weeks out. I'm now going into my 6 months and I still have to eat very very small bits and really chew well. Good Luck on you new journey, and BEST WISHES! Hug's Jeannie

Hey Jon!! Congratulations on your band. If you have questions about the band their is a forum for us bandster http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/lapband/a,messageboard/board_id,5359/ Feel free to post over there, all the folks are very friendly and most importantly very helpful ((HUGS)) ~Cher~