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August 12 will be 2 years since bein banded and i've lost 65lbs. I was at my heaviest at 254 & now at 189. I had to have unfill today b/c pouch was dilated. So 6 weeks with no fill. I have been like on a 1000 cal intake forever, so i gotta make sure i dont gain!!!!

Liquids really? Such as????? Like today i ate salad and soup!

They took xray in office & had me drink some clear drink. How did you maintain? Im watching my calories as I did with fill. Any suggestions would be helpful. Toni

Yes!!!! I had awful pain in my shoulder area and i started getting stuck with every bite! I went on vacation last week and was undisciplined! So, I paid for it!!! But as soon as they unfilled me; relief instantly!

Hi My name is Toni and I was banded on 8/12/2011. 5 days post-op - still a lil sore and pain but ok... I have lost a total of 10lbs with 7 being lost during pre-op diet. my goal is to lose 80 lbs. 70 lbs to go.

Yes!!! It feels good! Thank you so much!!

Good Luck Chelle with your surgery and progress. I lost 7lbs during my pre-op. It made me feel really good and got me off to a good start on my program. Don't get frustrated with the post op diet - ok?

Hi Leepfrog, I was banded on 8/12/2011 and I, too, was nervous and excited all at the same time. I am 5 days post-op and it has not been too terribly bad just soreness and a little pain when sitting up too long. I've been using this Protein shake that I got from the clinic I had my banding. It is true results Protein Shake - strawberry. I like it quite a bit. I think that you just have to find one that you like to drink so you will be consistent in drinking it. I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow and despite how you may initially feel; it does get better and I am down 10lbs. so.... stay encouraged and focus. Toni