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weighing in the 100's

I was banded on 01/07/11 went for first fill on 02/07/11 and they said I did not need since I was doing good and not hungry..But I am not losing weight!! Getting frustrated but I know this is going to take time. Have lost 20 pounds so far, not too bad?

I got my band 01/07/11 pre op started 12/31/11.. I am down 20 pounds I think it really just depends on each individual person. What kind of food do you eat?

Congrats! when did you get banded? I am 3 weeks post op and I am in 18/20 so just wondering about how long it has taken to get in size 12? Awesome!

LOVE CTMOM'S RESPONSE..LOL!! THE SKY DIDNT CAVE IN

Hi Congrats on your new life! I was banded on Jan 7th and I had the same problem getting out of bed it hurt so bad. I slept on recliner the first 4-5 days. Now I am back in my bed and can actually sleep on my stomach and side I would say about a week is around the timeframe for me to not feel sore, but I do still have a little now and then. Good luck to you!!

Shells20- need to get gas x strips they help a lot!

What is sliming? 1 week post op. Please let me know so I will be prepared. Thanks!

I was banded on 01-07 and I guess I have been lucky so far.. No gas pains or hardly any pain at all. I have been a little hungry today but it did pass after a popsicle. I dont like the protien shakes at all so I make them into a smoothie. Protien, ice, fruit and water or milk. So much better than powder and protien. Good luck to you, hope all goes well!

I was just banded on Friday also! I am not hungry at all either, but I am drinking plenty of liquids, broth and eating fat free popsicles and jello. I actually feel great! Last night I did have a lot of pain getting out of bed, so I slept on the recliner again. Good luck to you! Hope all goes well

Well, tommorrow is the BIG DAY and I am exited but nervous at the same time!! I hope I am not doing this for nothing? I hope it works for me? I have been doing pre op diet for 6 days now and have been doing really good so i think i will be able to do this!! Just worried about not drinking and having to chew my food 20 times. I am sure everyone just gets used to it? Anyone have suggestions on what to eat the first week? What kind of broth taste some what ok?

Thanks Vinella!!

Thanks Vinella!!

It will go by very fast!! I cant believe the day is already here for me to go tommorrow! It is exiting and scary! Hope everything goes smooth for you

I am self pay so maybe a little different? When I met my surgeon on 12/28 I got my date for 01/07. So i think it is just what is available.

My surgery is tomorrow, YAY!!! I have been making smoothies out of my protein..Protein, water, ice and banana and it is so much better than just plain with water!! I have to hold my nose and drink it with just water.

I dont think i can drink apple juice? Not sure? Soundgs good though!

Yes i will be on clear liquids for 1 week I just found out my mom is making me homemade chicken broth so hopefully that will be a little better than the can stuff? Good luck and Congrats on your upcoming BIG DAY!!

Thanks!! I will try that..I have been mixing my protein with banana, ice, and water to make smoothie. Way easier to tolerate

Congrats on your progress! My surgery is tomorrow and i am a little nervous and exited at the same time. What kind of protein is good from Costco i need to get some?

Chicabanded: What have you been eating this week? I am trying to get prepared for mine coming up on Jan 7th. Need to be prepared!

Mine is Jan. 7th so exited also!!!

My surgery is Jan. 7th also!! I was very nervous, now I am ready and exited! Good luck on Friday..Keep me updated on your progress

I will be going with Dr. Marsden also. He is a very nice guy. I hope that I can get through this pre op diet! The Protein drinks are just horrible! Any suggestions?