New Guy

[Rick]

I just got banded on 12/23/2009. I have the Realize Lapband and haven't had a fill yet. I go on Feb 2nd for my first fill. I have already lost 34 pounds with the BIG change in eating habits but the wieght loss is starting to taper down now. This past week I lost 3 pounds which is much more normal than the 10 or so I was loosing a week during the liquid and softs diet stage. I am very excited about the results so far and already am feeling alot better and have much more energy.

[ValleyGirl]

Welcome Rick! Most guys I know do I even better with the band than us ladies so I'm sure it's going to keep coming off. Enjoy the ride!

Sabrina:)

[funmama707]

Hi! I'm about 3 weeks behind you, but not even close to 34lbs yet. Great job!

[macleay]

Hi--34 pounds--way to go! I a couple of weeks behind you and haven't quite lost 20 yet.

Do you feel any restriction from just the band or are you just doing a good job controlling your eating?

[AngieB]

I just got banded on 12/23/2009. I have the Realize Lapband and haven't had a fill yet. I go on Feb 2nd for my first fill. I have already lost 34 pounds with the BIG change in eating habits but the wieght loss is starting to taper down now. This past week I lost 3 pounds which is much more normal than the 10 or so I was loosing a week during the liquid and softs diet stage. I am very excited about the results so far and already am feeling alot better and have much more energy.

Awesome! That is a good loss! Congrats and welcome to the board. Good bunch of people here if I do say so myself.

[JaJ]

So Cool. I think guys do better. My husband has been banded a week and lost 10 pounds. He will be so happy to hear about how you are doing!

[pinkfordyone]

Hey new guy, great job! Nice to see a couple of brave guys join the forum. Everyone here is amazing! Welcome to the funny farm!

[RevyD]

Welcome to band land and congradulations on a great start.

[jhawkchick75]

Hey there welcome to the group!!!!! Great to have you and great job so far!!!!

[Bobo]

Welcome! I'm new too. Sounds like you're doing a great job!

[Zoey2]

Wow, great job!!!!! I lost 27 lbs. my first month as well, but know that men seem to do better and loose more. Keep up the good work and welcome to the forum.

[Rick]

Thanks folks for all the nice comments. I definately do feel restricted when I eat even without a fill yet. My doc told my wife after my surgery while I was in recovery that it was a bit of a "tight fit" but everything looked good. I have also been trying to watch what I eat. I found this place looking for recipes and found several here...you guys are really creative with lo-cal, lo-fat dishes and I am enjoying cooking some of these up.

[Kristi]

Rick,

Welcome to Bandland and congrats on your weight-loss to date.

This forum/group is really awesome.

Kristi

(Amy, LOL.. fummy farm... LOL

[PAMMIE]

I just got banded on 12/23/2009. I have the Realize Lapband and haven't had a fill yet. I go on Feb 2nd for my first fill. I have already lost 34 pounds with the BIG change in eating habits but the wieght loss is starting to taper down now. This past week I lost 3 pounds which is much more normal than the 10 or so I was loosing a week during the liquid and softs diet stage. I am very excited about the results so far and already am feeling alot better and have much more energy.

HOWDY NEW GUY RICK