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Hi there! Don't worry about the pills! I had no problem taking small tablets the day after surgery. If you have discomfort you can use a pill cutter to size them down or just outright crush them. Congrats on taking the first steps. I wish you luck and we should stay in touch with our progress! Take care! Leslie

a "AMEN!!" to you ! way to go !!! i just got banded dec 13th , am down 12 lbs. my appetite has returned and my 1st post op/fill is jan 9th. cant wait !!i hope i look as good as you do when i get near my goal ! congrats and best of luck to you !

Praying!

Good job on the running and walking! I am looking forward to riding my bike again and hopefully jogging too! I can't wait to see whats when I loose my fluffy parts! Best wishes Thanks for posting!

You are definitely an inspiration. I don't get banded until the 19th and am getting really nervous about the head hunger.

I know this liquid diet really bites.... but you can do this!!!

welcome and congrats. i was banded on december 1st and when i went to my first week follow up i had lost 25 pounds. but the next two weeks i lost nothing and at my third week follow up the dr said that 500 calories was not enough and increase to 800. when i increased to 800 last week, i lost the 2 pounds. may want to think about adding to the daily menu. good luck and keep up the good work

Hi Shadowstacey, I just read your question regarding fills...I was banded August 19, 2011 and received my first fill September 19, 2011. I have gotten a fill every 2 weeks since then, for a total of 8 fills. I believe I have a total of 9.25 ml in my band which will hold 14 (the dr put 4 ml in at the time of surgery). It took me a while to get to the green zone, but I have officially lost 70 pounds ... half way to my goal. You can do this, and you are going to love the progress. Congrats

First off CONGRATS!!! you are doing great and please know don't let the scale discourage you..I was stuck on the same number on mine or 2months straight, at one point i stopped getting on it, then i had my second fill last week and am down 11 lbs in 1 week (go figure) Remember that if you slip up with your "tool" you can start over, hell we didn't gain the weight over night and won't lose it that way. I started my journey at 320lbs and am at as of today to 259 (i am so excited) it is the best thing that i could have done for myself and never would regret my decision to have the lap band..GL to you and keep up the good work

Way to go......I am 4 weeks post-op today and down 24 pounds and so excited. I have 56 more pound to go. Happy New Year.