6 weeks post op

I'm so happy to find other banded people in Michigan I felt really alone. I hope to see how ohters are doing and gain some insight I just went for my first fill on November 17th and was down 26lbs I dont kno wif this is average or not. Carrie K.

great Carrie-i am not a bndster.but in my book any loss is just great! good for you!!!!!!!!!!!! hug rae

Hi Carrie: I just had my Lap-band inserted 8 days ago and I am down -4 (not including the +7 that I gained in fluid retention during surgery which is also gone). I am trying to be good but I have a question for you -- did you feel hungry after about 5 days post surg? It's like the anesthetic finally leaves you and I am ravenous. A friend who had her band done a week before me said she felt the same way. Any advice? Sounds like you are having a great weight loss to me, keep up the good work and exercise! We are so hard on ourselves! Laurie