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@loretta - I wear mostly yoga pants these days... I haven't noticed much of a size change as they are so stretchy... I am fitting some size 15 jeans that I could not do up in November though..

I am 16 days post-op and down 20 pounds!! Heck yeah! Well in the last few days I gained then lost 2 pounds and it felt like it took forever!! yeah, yeah, I hear you - we didn't put this weight on over night... lol. I think my issue was eyeballing 1/2 cup of food and not actually measuring... I fixed that issue now!! I eat 3 times a day, 1/2 a cup each meal and I am never hungry - but I could eat more if I let myself...... I slipped and fell 1.5 weeks post-op and my port spot still hurts pretty bad. It doesn't feel dislodged, just like a pulled muscle so I am not too worried about it. Stupid ice!! I am hoping to lose 6 pounds by Jan 1st - That will put me at an even 200 for the start of 2012... 6 pounds over Christmas?!?! That is going to take some hard work!!! LETS DO THIS!!! Happy (insert your holiday here) to everyone!!! <3 <3

Yeah I am eatting mushy foods like refried beans, chili, potatoes, soft veggies.

I fell bitter hard on some ice on Saturday. I was 1.5 weeks post-op and I did the classy backflop and slide across a parking lot... Fun times. Today (Thursday) is the worst of the pain so far, every day has been getting a bit worse. Nothing feels out of place but I think I pulled the muscle that is holding my port in place. Does that make sense??? It friggen hurts big time!!! Anyone else do something similar? Is there hope for me to feel better soon?!?!?!

Great read! Great to hear that this will work if I put in the effort!! I am two weeks post-op and love hearing all this great news!!

I am on day 3 of my pre pre-op diet and I am already down 2 pounds!! WOOT!!! I do not feel hungry at all, I am eating 2 (body by vi) shakes, a healthy dinner, and one snack under 200 calories. I am still having a glass of wine at night. ARG!! I love my one glass of wine at night!! It helps me relax, decompress, and figure out what I am going to do tomorrow. At least I have another 12 days before I start my real pre-op diet and I have time to cut it out... Brutal, I know... But I'd rather have a glass of wine than a bowl of ice cream, bag of chips, or whatever else is a popular night time snacking food... I am so excited for my surgery! I really hope that it does help me to lose weight. I so desperatly need to! Come on Nov 30th!!!

1. I slept well the night b4 2. Pain was tolerable, took aobut 4 days to feel "normal" 3. rewarding? I am 8 days out from surgery and down 9 pounds!! Add the 10 I lost during pre-op diet and I am aready at 25% of my goal of 80 pounds!!! 4. I am currently on puree. I am loving turkey breast with green and regular onions with a bit of mayo. YUM! also, more protien shakes, yop, pudding, jello (all sugar/fat free), anything in a magic bullet. 5. Dealing with the cost... I am a self payer... You will rock this!!

My fingers are crossed for you!! Good Luck!!

So I went through with it! I am with the band!! I've wanted to say that for a while now. LOL. I am post-op day 3 ( I think, I was banded on the 30th and it is the evening of the 2nd now) I blame my confusion on the codine... I am really gassy, walking helps lots, and my port sight hurts. Other than being stoned I am doing pretty well. I have to sleep on my right side to be comfortable, but normally I am a left side sleeper so that is driving me nuts... Oh well... In a few days I should be back to normal right!?!?! Since the 30th I have only drank water, cranberry juice, one protien shake, and some chicken broth, I am not hungry but I am light headed. I think that is more from the drugs though... I think I am drinking water too fast, I get some mild pain when I swallow in my left side... Must Drink Slower!! How long did it take you to feel "normal" again? When did you get back to playing sports?? When I can think clearly I will post again!! Stacey

Try try try it all on first b4 you buy it!

We were banded the same day! I too am having back pain (gas) and pain at the port site. Take the drugs!! I was told only Clear liquids at this point till tomorrow when I can add protien shakes, strained Soups, etc. The apple sauce might be too chunky right now?! Sip sip sip on that Water to get rid of the dry mouth, I don't want you to get dehydrated!!! I would skip the gatoraide as it is high in sodium and my cause dehydration with so little food intake. You are so lucky to get the band without health care and for FREE!!! Treat it right and you will feel so much better soon!! We can do this together!! <3

Losing during bandster hell is awesome!!!! Keep it up!!

5 days to go till I am banded. Woot! I am down 12 pounds since Nov 1st. I am currently on antibiotics for bronchitis. The cough is going away - slowly... I hope it is gone b4 I have stitches in my tummy. That could hurt!! My surgery is 2pm on the 30th. My parents are coming to watch my 7.5 month old so I get a 4 day break from him. I love him to bits, but who couldn't use a break after 7.5 months?? My husband and I have to fly to Vancouver, BC Canada for the surgery. I live in northern Alberta, Canada. We are staying at a hotel/casino - I figured that would be a good place for walking the gas out after surgery. I am doing really well on my pre-op diet. I am taking halls for my throat. and every other day I have a hard boild egg... I play a lot of sports and the extra protien cant hurt right?!?!! I am really excited about next Wednesday!!!!!

HI I am scheduled for the Lap Band Surgery on November 30th, 2011 at the Cambie Clinic in Vancouver with Dr. Philip Mitchell. Has anyone dealt with him? Is he a nice doctor? I spoke on the phone with him 2 times and he seemed very nice. Thanks in adavnce for all your input!! Stacey

Are you getting your multi vitamin in you? I was so tired all day long till I started taking one and a calcium suplement.

Sounds like you are on your way! Your following the diet, working out, changing it up when you need to. You are doing everything right!! You CAN do it!!