Lorelei

Yay! Congrats on the amazing success!

Angie, I was banded 7/5 and have lost 44 lbs so far, hang in there...there's no rhyme or reason to how much weight one person looses compared to another. I've been in the "green zone" and after a while it starts to feel like before I had surgery, that's how I know it time for another...it's like the "green zone" keeps moving. LOL!

I just had my second fill on Thursday, a week after my first. That first one did nothing for me but now with a full 2 cc I am in Greenland too. Also, oddly enough, I lost four lbs. In the last four days so I guess plateau is over (for now). A total of 25 so far here too! Loving it!

LOL..not uncommon, I think. It's the aftermath of feeling better about ourselves

Fantastic! So that's what 160 looks like! I'm inspired! Congratulations!

Hang in there (I should take my own advise) your body needs to adjust. I lost 22 lbs pre and post op (7/6) and not an ounce in the last three weeks. Just keep at it...it will pay off.

Thank you Winifred

My first fill was only one cc...and I was feeling kinda bad about calling for another one so soon, but I think I will tomorrow. Thanks for this post

I tried it pre- band and found I couldn't get pass week 5. I'd like to try again now with 22 lbs. gone. I too live in the south (fl) and it is saying to hot! I think I'll start it in two weeks when my oldest starts kindergarten then hit the treadmill at the gym. Good luck with the program, it's really great and it's very rewarding!

Please tell me there is loss after a plateau! I've lost 22 lbs. (banded 7/6) but I've been at the same weight for 3 weeks! I got my first fill last week but I might call for another fill...I'm not too hungry and I'm eating about a cup three times a day plus one snack. I know I need to start exercising but I just haven't yet. I'm super happy with 22 lbs gone but..I want more!!! As always I'm failing to see the light at the end of the tunnel and worry that'll be 214 forever!! Please tell me this shall pass!

18 lbs so far counting 12 days pre-op. I'm getting on the dr's scale today so we'll see what that says. I feel much the same though, and my clothes fit about the same. I know this makes no sense but I keep thinking I'll be at my goal weight but still wearing a size 20 (I'm fully aware of hoe ridiculous tha sounds). I am excited for the future though...a little at a time and I'll get there Congrats to all of you guys!

YES honey, way better!! After the surgery (7/6) I could not even get 200 cals down for the first three days, I kept crying out of nowhere and for no reason and swore that if I ever had a Protein shake again would die! Of course all the crying made everything hurt worse. Let's not even mention it took 30 minutes to drink my dose of pain killer and it tastes like poo...almost rather be in pain right? Today I feel almost back to normal, eating about 900 cals a day and already on solids, heck I even had a Protein Shake for lunch because I was working and had no time for real food (didn't love it, but I didn't die). I see my surgeon on Tuesday and I'm excited to see what his scale says. I had doubts about doing the right thing a few days after surgery but today I'm really looking forward to this journey. Best wishes to you and congrats on making the decision to change your life!

lol crash! We were banded on the same day and I do the exact same thing (many of us do). I also weigh daily, just excitement and eagerness but I only count once a week. Congrats for your weightless so far

Thank you so much Darlene! It feels good not to be alone. I hope purée is yummy

It's day there post op and I'm feeling A LOT better but I have a little bit of numbness and tingling at the site of my larger incision (where the port is). Has anyone experienced this before? I'm thinking maybe I'm just sitting funny and can just walk it off but I wanted to check with you guys to keep me fro panicking (I've done that a few times in the last two days). Any thoughts?

Welcome back Stacy! I was banded 7/6 in the am as well. No where near close to my 64 oz of liquids for the first two days but already better today. I had jello, half a protein shake and quite a bit of water, one day at a time right? my mom offered to keep the boys a few more days ( we were going to get them back tomorrow). I miss them like crazy but they are 2 & 5 and very active, so I think it's wise to give it another three days before I dive fully into the usual madness that is my life (which I love). I can't wait to see them and hug them! I can't wait to feel more like myself too and resume my daily activities, just a little longer now.

Hi guys! Greetings from band land! I got banded on 7/6 and was home by noon the next day. Operation went very well, only three incisions and they all feel OK. Gas pains are sucky but walking does make it better. I'm super glad my two boys are spending the week with my parents, there is no way I could have taken care of them when I got back yesterday. If you have children and an option for extended childcare, I would greatly suggest it as you are going to need a little time to heal. I can't really keep down much more than water at this point (ice chips really) so I'm going to try putting other things in ice trays ( juice, protein shakes, etc.). Overall feeling OK, just looking forward to a full recovery soon and my boys coming home. Thank you for the powdered peanut butter idea and link, that sounds delish!

They have me doing shots for seven days, it's not bad at all, I promise. I am a giant chicken and I'm doing it with no problem. They had me do the first one myself at the hospital to make sure I could handle it and it was no more than 3 seconds and hurt much less than a bee sting. Easy, least, just don't over think it!

Hi guys! Greetings from band land! I got banded on 7/6 and was home by noon the next day. Operation went very well, only three incisions and they all feel OK. Gas pains are sucky but walking does make it better. I'm super glad my two boys are spending the week with my parents, there is no way I could have taken care of them when I got back yesterday. If you have children and an option for extended childcare, I would greatly suggest it as you are going to need a little time to heal. I can't really keep down much more than water at this point (ice chips really) so I'm going to try putting other things in ice trays ( juice, protein shakes, etc.). Overall feeling OK, just looking forward to a full recovery soon and my boys coming home I hope all our 7/6 & 7/7 bandsters have done well and good luck to everyone else! Lorelei

You did very well loosing 11+ lbs! Just remember you may "mess up" when you have the band too, it's normal, it's human nature. What counts is how you deal with it afterwards and what you learn from it. I'll be in surgery tomorrow at 9 AM and I'll be thinking of all my other 7/5 buddies! We're going to be great! XOXO Lorelei

Not scientific here either. I was at my happiest (not thinnest) at 165-170 and a size 12. I was 25 at the time, living alone and that's when I met my husband. I was healthy, comfortable in my skin and could shop at White House Black Market (my favorite Store). I'd like to get back to that.

I swear it gets better after day six...I know, big help. I am craving nothing, can see my kids and husband eat a big breakfast at the hotel's buffet and calmly sip on my shake. I'm not hungry and can think of things other than food (normally food consumes my thoughts). It really much better after day six (day nine today). Surgery in three days...yay!