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Congrats! The good news with having a band is if they need to they can unfill it and let you enjoy the pregnancy then once the baby is here you can have it filled again.

Lost 8 pounds since the 8th...oh yeah!!! Name, real or screen~ Maryfran Age~ 47 Goal weight for January 29th~265 Weight on January 1st~275 Dietary goal for January~Listen to my band and stop eating at the first sign of full Exercise goal for January~Walk 3 to 4 times a week Personal goal for January~Stay positive it wasn't gained all in a day and it won't come off in a month Date banded~12/13/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~30 What is your goal weight for the coming year~200

I was banded on 12/13 and have lost 33 pounds. I think you will do just fine and be ready for your vacation in July. Just don't get discouraged if you don't drop as much as some of us everyone is different but you WILL get there. Good luck with your surgery

I was banded on 12/13 and can't say how great I feel. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. Can't wait until Spring to go out and buy all new clothes! I have lost 31 pounds to date and 22 of them just since surgery. I see the surgeon on 2/17 to see if I even need a first fill. This site and all of you have been so inspirational and helpful. So here is to a very successful year to all of us December Bansters

Congrats! It was the best thing I ever did. I'm like you it has been hard to not drink during meals but you will find that once you get the band the things that made you gain weight won't be that hard to give up once you see the scale start to move. I am 4 weeks post-op today and have lost 22 pounds since surgery. Good luck!

No changes this week I have a stupid cold that has kept me from exercising this week really bummed about it Name, real or screen~ Maryfran Age~ 47 Goal weight for January 29th~265 Weight on January 1st~275 Dietary goal for January~Listen to my band and stop eating at the first sign of full Exercise goal for January~Walk 3 to 4 times a week Personal goal for January~Stay positive it wasn't gained all in a day and it won't come off in a month Date banded~12/13/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~30 What is your goal weight for the coming year~200

Hello! I was banded on the 13th and came through surgery with very little pain other than the left shoulder and that still bothers me. I am down 22 pounds since surgery saw the surgeon for my fist post-op today. He will see me again in 6 weeks to see if I need a fill. I feel great with what I have in my band from surgery but we will see as I am beginning to hit banster hell as well. Just remember the tough times are worth us all getting healthy again and feeling great

Name, real or screen~ Maryfran Age~ 47 Goal weight for January 29th~265 Weight on January 1st~275 Dietary goal for January~Listen to my band and stop eating at the first sign of full Exercise goal for January~Walk 3 to 4 times a week Personal goal for January~Stay positive it wasn't gained all in a day and it won't come off in a month Date banded~12/13/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~30 What is your goal weight for the coming year~200

I think think Matrix Simply Vanilla is really good along with their other flaovors. It can be desolved in milk or water and is available in 2 or 5 pounds. It can be found at the Vitamin Shoppe or other online baritatric shops

I've been banded since the 13th and have already dropped 10 pounds, I have a hard time swallowing pills but everything else is going down just fine. I have very little pain and never had any really bad gas pains...thank goodness. I am hungry but I just keep on drinking. Congrats to everyone who has crossed over to being banded and good luck to everyone still to have it done this month it is so worth it

Good luck on Tuesday I too am having surgery that day. I have been on 3 shakes a day plus 3oz of protein 2 cups of veggies and 2 cups of salad w/lite dressing twice a day so the diet hasn't been that bad. I have lost 10 puonds and only started the diet on the 29th of Nov. Keep us all posted on how you do

Have you tried Matrix? I love it all the flavors have been very good and can be mixed with water or milk. It can be found at The Vitamin Shoppe and they offer free shipping or you can also find it at mybariatricpantry.com. It does not have an after taste either.....good luck

Congrats on making it through my surgery is tuesday and I will take your advise on the pain killers..LOL!

Welcome Kerri! This is a great place to find out answers to questions, meet people who are going through exactly the same thing and are willing to help you out. I am getting my band next Tuesday nice to see you will soon be a fellow bandster

You are an insiration for those of us just starting this journey....congrats you look AWESOME!

This has been a crazy few weeks for me I finished the last of my "tests" on 11/11 everything was sent to inurance last Tuesday then Monday of this week I was approvedby BCBS yesterday the surgeon had a cancellation for the 13th and they asked me if I wanted it...didn't have to ask me twice!!! I found out today I am the last surgery for 2011,,,thank heavens for small miracles. Started the pre-op diet today and it isn't too bad.

Good luck! Friday was my last test and now I am in the waiting process too with BCBS.

Being able to go to a concert and fit in the stadium seats Flying and not have to wonder what people are thinking as they pass by hoping the seat next to me isn't the last one Being able to look in a mirror and look down past my shoulders without getting upset Go into a store and shop in any department and not have the clerk say I think your size is over there Not having to take medication everyday because of this mess I got myself into Wearing clothes that are hanging in my closet that still have the tag on

I was wondering how your visit went? I am going to see Dr Newman this Friday the 21st Of October for my first consultation

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