brenda68

I was banded on January 24, 2008 and had my first fill on March 24, 2008 1cc. in my 4 cc. band. I have not met with the nutricionist as of yet and was wondering what our calorie limit is. I have lost 30lbs. to date, but was curious as to the calorie limits and exactly what type of diet. I took the classes for the Gastric Bypass and decided I did not want that surgery, so all I learned was how to eat after that particular surgery. My fill went okay but I still have a enormous bruise almost 2 weeks later from the needle, but I bruise easy.

I was banded on 01/24/08 by Dr. Zane (Kaiser Harbor City) and finally received my first fill on 03/24/08 - 1cc. I did not want to be too tight because a friend of mine had hers filled to 3cc and she continuously threw up and actually ended up in the hospital for dehydration. I have been on liquids since Monday and have already lost 3lbs. I lost 26lbs during the classes I had to take and then 29lbs since surgery. I have more energy and feel 100% better in and outside. I go to the gym three-four days a week doing cardio and water aerobics. I know that the lapband is not a cure all and that I have to do the work on my end too. I was the only one out of 16 people in my group who chose the lapband instead of the gastric bypass. I did lots of research online regarding the lapband and weighed out the pro's and con's of both procedures and felt this one would be perfect for me. I can't wait to talk with other people who have the band so I don't feel like the lone ranger lol.