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it took me about 2 weeks before I was feeling back to my old self. the body must have time to repair it self. However consider yourself lucky .... I wasnt able to eat anything but liquids for the 3 weeks after surgery! My Dr was very strict.

I was banded December 2010...just 20 short months ago. This morning I big on the scale and realized I have lost to hit my origimal exactly 200 lbs!! I have 17 to goal but quite frankly if I don't lose any more I am happier with my weight than I could have ever imagined Stick with it..it is worth every sacrifice when your butt fits into a size 10!

I did the exact same thing. I use a baby spoon when ever possible and also used a small plate which I still do when I am at home. I cut absolutely everything up in small pieces.... Still do that as well 20 months later!

You are describing mushie foods which I was allowed at day 21. My first were mashed potatoes. I ate 2 tblsp and was so full! I had 2 weeks of mushies which were normal mushie things Like tuna, applesauce, sugar free pudding, peaches, pears, hummus and v 8 juice because there was no way I could eat mushie veggies! I never at grits tho....

I was a self pay in Tampa. My first consult was October 20 and my surgery was December 9. During those 7 weeks I had a psych eval, met with the NUT, had blood work and preop cardio testing and my 2 week liquid diet which started the day before thanksgiving. My hubby was so supportive we took a few dAys off prior to beginning my 2 weeks of liquid hell and took a 5 day road trip up the coast eating all my favorite foods and drinking lots of adult beverages. It was a ball but I was SO ready To get banded after all that fun! Fun y but just a few weeks ago we took a road trip up the coast and visited some of the same places as I did that weekend... I didn't over indulge and managed to lose a pound! I love my band.... Hope you do too!

39.4 bags of sugar.... Funny hubby was rolling his quarters the other day and he tossed me the bag and said...how much do you think it weighs... It was pretty heavy but I had no idea of the actual weight... So I got on the scale... With and without the $$$. It weighed 14 lbs and I couldn't help but thinking I have lost 14 of those bags!! In case you are interested 14 lbs of quarters in about $300! LOL

You know it's funny.... In the beginning it was the hardest thing not to drink while eating. Now I don't even think about it...

I have lost 197 lbs in 20 months ! 20 to go to hit goal but I am considering going 10 past that.... We will see

My dr said I could swim or bathe 48 hrs after surgery so you may want to give the office a call

I am answering this on my mobile so cant read your profile to see how long you have been banded but I can tell you mine seems to have moved... whether is actually moved or the fat around it shrunk and it moved it I can't answer however I know it was uncomfortable in the beginning and now not so much ... nothing that bothers me in anyway

I keep wondering when my head is going to catch up! I do not see myself as thin yet. I am wondering if I ever will ...which may not be a bad thing because I am so deathly afraid of gaining any weight back I will always keep it on the forefront of my mind. but I can completely relate to you with regards to shopping I spent 20 + years buying 3 x 4 x 5 x ...and now I am buying 10/12!! it is completely mind boggling to think that this is actually me I am shopping for and not someone else.

If you are going on a cruise in Sept... you could buy a swimsuit in late July... if your area doesnt sell them in the stores hit up Old Navy online.... they usually have some really good sales about then.... Ihave been an old Navy shopper throughout my journey..,.. its disposable clothing because its inexpensive

I have averaged 11 lbs per month.... for 17 months. In the begininning it came off faster but now that I have 30 more to go its about 1-2 lbs per week....

I was self pay as my insurance didnt cover the band (Aetna PPO) so I dont know how long your process will take but mine was 2 months from the time I went to my first appointment... did the Dr required evaluations, scheduled the surgery and did the 2 week liquid diet. I can promise you... if you are committed... its worth every step! Just remember... the band will do 70% of the work. you have to do 30%. Good luck!

I was just 50 when I was banded... but was having regular cycles... including the month of and 1st month after surgery. But then I skipped the 2nd month after surgery...went into utter panic since there should have been no way I could have been pregnant.....and havent had a monthly visit since. I have no idea why... my dr cannot explain it... although I am scheduled for my yearly soon where he will test my levels and determine if I am post menapausal.... either way.... I do not miss the cycles or the weight. ....

I went back to work 5 days after surgery but It was 2 weeks before I felt 100%.... Be patient... and drink as much water as you can.

I am not proud of it.... as I know I need to start exercising.... but I have lost 186lbs with out any formal exercise. I have started walking a mile or so... and plan on starting to bike in the evenings to build up some tone in my legs.... but I would say the answer to your question is yes... you can lose weight without exercise.

when i started this journey my tops were sized 2-3x and bottoms 4-5x or 26+. Having lost 186 bs to date As much as I am thrilled to now be wearing M /10-12 tops and L / 14 bottoms... I am so tired of buying new clothes. LOL Seriously... its like every time I put something on I bought a month ago its loose on me! I know...what a problem huh? But actually I am looking forward to getting this last 30 lbs off so I can buy somethng other than disposible clothing!

You just weren't ready 2 years ago! Congrats on your decision! Just remember... its a life style change above all. But once your make the needed changes to your head... its really not that difficult. Good Luck!

Kudos to you! I entered one-derland for the first time since 1993 just last month.... its a wonderful feeling. Good luck on your journey.

I actaully considered a Mexican band... but decided to stay local and the day after surgery my husband said to me... arent you glad you didnt go to Mexico... you would have been pretty uncomfortable tredging through the airport today! Walk walk walk is what my Dr told me. So after sleeping the day after surgery I walked a path in my carpet.... LOL It did help to dispurse the gas... but I felt like crap! There is no way I would have been able to be in a car that long. Every one is different.... but maybe staying local and enjoying the sights in San DIego might be another option to consider. Good Luck!

I can swallow anything about the size of an asprin. For anything larger I use a pill cutter. You can find them in any drug store.... for $4-$7

SInce I have been heavy most of my life picking my goal weight was a difficult decision.... I picked 160 because I am 5'9" and I weighed that in high school. Now that I am closing in on that number... I should be there in 3-4 months.... I dont know if that is actually the number for me. But I am going to get there and find out. I am shaped like a pear... so currently I am wearing a M (10-12) in most tops and a L (12-14) in skirts and leggings. The black dress in my profile pic is a size 14...compared to the 4x skirt and 3x top I am wearing in my "Before" picture I am very happy with my progress.