Anxiously awaiting my first fill!

I'm approx 4 wks out from lapband surgery. In the first two weeks I lost 20lbs. Right now I am fluctuating between 17-20 lbs down. Some of the old demons about food are haunting me (mostly turning to food when feeling down & lonely) so far, I've been able to keep them somewhat in check. I do hope to get to a meeting to reinforce good behavior and help my chances of success. My first fill is scheduled for 1/19. I can't wait! So far I am 3 for 3 with my new year resolution of exercising everyday. Between exercise and saline (lol) hopefully it will be a "losing" year for me. If anyone has any advice regarding what I can expect after my fill I would appreciate your feedback. Thank you all for your inspiring stories. Happy healthy new year Cathi

Hi Cathi Glad you've come to the board for support. Twenty pounds!!! Congratulations! I didn't have a lapband, but there are plenty on here who have. I'm sure you've already seen that there is a forum on here especially for bandsters. There is a weight loss support group meeting tonight at the Gerry House on the RI Hospital campus. It starts at 6:30pm. It's a great place to get questions answered and add to your support group. That way those demons are less likely to get a hold of you. You can also request a support angel, who you can count on to lift your spirits. Hope to see you at tonight's meeting!! Pam

Hi Pam Thanks so much for your encouragement. Actually. I looked at my emails too late to make it for tonight. It would have been great to meet you. However, I will be there the next time and most likely will request a support angel - hope you enjoyed the meeting & that we get to meet next time. Thanks again Cathi

HI Cathi, I didn't get much restriction from my first fill and am on Fill number three right now. I felt two and three really kicked in. Remember you have to start somewhere and better the ease into the restriction. Who is your doctor? There is also a very active lapband forum here as well. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/ I will be around on both. Hope to see you around more often...we all face these food hauntings and we can get through them together! Good luck!