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15 days post op

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kelly111

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I was banded 15 days ago. I had my follow up appointment today. I love my doc. He's very liberal. I was only on full liquids for a week then mushies for a week. Now he wants me to eat normally. Of course I need to load up on protein, chew well and eat slowly. He said he has been doing this a long time and the whole process is often misunderstood. He said there is no need to be on liquids for as longs as I read most people are. I have been very hungry but Im getting kind of use to it. I will have my first fill in 4 weeks. I walk 5K every day and eat 3 very small meals a day. You'd think Id lose some weight but as it turns out I have gained a pound since my surgery date. He said not to worry about it. The weight loss will be very slow. I have no idea how much I weigh and I dont care. He said it will probably take me a year to lose 50lbs. Thats about 1 pound a week. Does anyone else have a similar story? I thought things may go a little faster?

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I think everyone varies on their weight loss. There is no "normal" weight loss. And I recommend following your doc's instructions . . .my thoughts are that we pay these guys a lot of money to do what they do, so we better have faith that they know what they're talking about!

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Its natural to compare yourself to others, but try to get away from it. Someone said it well the other day -- we all start at different points, have different metabolisms, different doctors with different plans. You have to be happy with YOUR progress, YOUR choice to have the surgery, YOUR progress. My fellow bandsters above said it so well: follow your doctor and follow your heart! You are doing fantastic.

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