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Obviously I do not know you nor is this anyone's decision but your own... however from the outside looking in.... if my Dr told me to wait... I would wait. Not to mention you will be that much farther along in your journey which will lend itself to a healthier pregnancy. And there is the point of enjoying your life as a newlywed... you will NEVER get that back once you become parents... they call it the honeymoon period for a reason! Best wishes!

I got the band to lose the weight yes... but bigger than that I got the band to keep the weight off.

we lose from the top down so clothes arent always a good indicator. Also when we are fat we fit into our clothes but that doesnt mean our clothes fit... fabrics stretch! Not sure how much you have lost but you maybe surprised when you get on the scale...do you not have one?

If you are tracking your calories and weighing your portions and sticking to a calorie count you can lose on then you should be just fine... the weight will come off. However if you cheat or dont watch your calories then while you may still lose... it will be slower. I know the first month is for healing but I also believe one can lose during the time between being banded and having a fill so its up to the individual to stick with the eating plan. Best wishes!

How much time do they give you to lose the 5%? How many lbs is it?

Best wishes for a successful surgery!

Mine was from Target...couldnt tell you the name... its wasnt expensive. Its a digital one and its lasted for 2 years and counting.

Walmart sells capri length Danskin leggings which will hold the tummy and legs in. You can wear them under running shorts.

I try to use both but if there is a one or the other choice I go with sugar free. Its different than no sugar added... sugar free is geared tro a diabetic diet which my Dr says is the way to go... For example fat free pudding has a ton of sugar in in where as sugar free pudding has not alot of fat. If that makes sense.

You guys are all so cool.... I think Maddy and all of you have valid points.... some people just dont want to know this takes hard work and effort.

Additioally Ask about the pre and post op diets... Ask him what rules he has for carbonation, eating while drinking and using a straw.

I bet we all have done it... But it's not healthy to make a steady diet out of it. I did it with steak once... Just to taste a piece of juicy rare ribeye before I cut off the fat... I chewed it until the flavor was gone... Then I gave it to the dog. We all have our weak moments.

Since I had 227 to lose.. It wasn't until about the first 50/75 did some people start noticing.... Then it was. Did you cut your hair? Then after I lost about 150 I got more compliments... But it wasnt until I dropped the last seventy that people couldnt seem to talk about anything else. So be patient.... Those compliments are right around the corner.

I will gently say you should see your surgeon or family doctor. That doesn't sound normal and while there may be an obvious solution I cannot figure out why it's happening and you cant either ...so maybe it's time for you to get checked out to make sure nothing serious is going on.... Best wishes.

2 weeks for me

If your doc is like mine he will discuss it with you and also may ask what kind of foods you are eating... For example once I told him lunch was a taco salad and I was hungry after 3 hrs so I needed a fill. He said...what was on the salad... I said mostly lettuce, 1/8 c cheese, onion, salsa and 2 oz of ground beef. He said...you don't need a fill... You need to eat something other than lettuce to fill you up.... Because lettuce has no value except making you feel full.I didn't get my fill but followed his directions and realized I didn't need one.

Water or any liquid will not stretch your pouch...that's why liquid calories are something to stear clear of

I think the retaining Water may be the key.... Maybe up your water for a few days and see what happens

Oh geez I am so sorry to to hear this. Its quite a pain isnt it....? You know what is interesting? My Dr said he doesnt see this problem often but when he does its usually from people who have lost ALOT of weight.... I wonder what the connection is?

I am allowed the following portion at each meal: 3 oz Protein, 1/2 c veggie and 1/4 starch For me i know I need a fill if: my portion of food at each meal does not hold me for 4-5 hours I find myself looking for food... or wanting to snack I am not satisfied with my portion of food and want more

Went back to the Dr this morning for a recheck on my healing and the belly button saga... The healing / incision / scars on both tt and breasts are doing amazing... but the belly button is still draining... its not infected but he wants to see me again on Thursday. If at that time I am still "draining" he said he would put in a small tube so its stops coming out the belly button so that can finally heal. I told him I am about over wearing a maxi pad on my tummy so am willing to do what needs to be done!

Best wishes for a successful journey!

If you weigh or measure it and track your calories you can....some people have issues popcorn tho so start of carefully...chew slowly

Water....seriously that is the best thing you can drink. If you are asking about alcoholic drinks... Vodka and water heavy on water...with a splash of cranberry might be the closest to being the best.