amymom2

Hi everyone~ Its been a while since I have posted. Just wanted to update you on my progress. I was banded mid October 2011. I am down 52 pounds. I have only had one band tightening so far and they only filled it with a half of a cc due to vomiting. I have to say the vomiting seems to be getting worse but I am holding out hope. I don't feel bad at all. I actually feel really good but somedays (most days) nothing wants to stay down. It is frustrating but what are ya gonna do? I am due to go back for a tightening this month but not sure how much they will be able to fill it due to the vomiting. I do want to mention a wonderful, wonderful discovery. At my 3 month check up my lab values were worse than ever before. My vitamins were off and my cholesterol was was 270 (total) I was introduced to ADVOCARE products. Long story short....I started taking there vitamins and drinking their products called Spark (best thing every created!!!!) In 6 weeks time all of my viatmins are perfect and my cholesterol has dropped 50 points and still declining. I decided to take a leap of faith and sell these products to others. It has changed our lives (mine, my husband, and my children) We are all new people...truly. If any of you out there are having similar issues just let me know and I can direct you in the right direction to get you started. I am a healthcare professional and the thing that sold me was that the med/science board that creates these products are world renowned. Its people that we use there stuff in the hospital daily. Its not just JOHN DOE creating a gimmick.

Hi everyone~ Love to hear about all of the great progress being made and all the different things that each of us are trying. I am 3 weeks post op and doing very well. I had my first post op last week and things were looking great. My doctor allowed me to go ahead and start pureed foods...HOWEVER I have mental block with pureeing meat. Sooooo...I eat real foods and just chew it to death..LOL For the most part I am doing great with it. I am still getting used to taking tiny bites. Apparently i used to shovel in my food by the plate full so what I think is a tiny bite is not so tiny. I am getting better everyday with it. My weight loss is steady and I get excited each day when I step on the scale and see it going down. I have had a couple of days where it has went up and it infuriated me. NO WAY will I accept the scale going up!! So I just walk extra and it goes back down. As far as excercising goes all I am doing is walking. I am so ready to go to the gym or something more. I want to work on my abs but not yet....dr says NO! How is everyones port feeling? That is the only place I still have discomfort. I am not sure how long that is susposed to last but my port is right at my waist band in the bend of my waist. I only notice it if I bend over and stand back up or if my clothes push into that area. I hope with time that that will go away. I wonder how it will be when I don't have as much cushion around it..lol Well, thats all for today. I will check back in soon

You will be there by next week probably..so cool!

Awesome to hear!! You have lost over half of your total....thats incredible! I can't wait to hit that mark. It is so exciting!

hahahaaaaa...HI! I hit the post button before I was finished with my post.

Yes...I cant believe how fast it is coming off at this point. My doctor say that will slow up soon. I am trying to walk alot and that seems to be the difference maker. How are you feeling? How is your port sight?

Can someone tell me how to add a weight loss ticker to my profile?

Thanks Cyndy! Good luck to you as well. I look forward to following your progress.

I was banded Oct 12. I initially had more pain than I had anticipated mostly due to the fact that I had a large hematoma behind one of my insicions. I am happy to report that tomorrow will be my two week mark and I am feeling great. I am VERY hungry but otherwise I have more energy and no pain. I am so excited each morning as I step on the scales and I see it moving down. I can't wait to keep up with all of you and learn from your experiences.

How do you get the tracker...I can't see the response. I would like one too

There is hope afterall!

Hi~ I was banded October 12th. I had the same issues with the gas and I also had a good bit more pain than I had anticipated but I am happy to report I am much better now. I gained about 3 lbs following surgery but that was due to swelling in my abdomen. I have since lost it plus about 6 more. I am starving though. The protein shakes are only holding me for about 2 hours if that. My stomach is a constant growl..lol. Hang in there..they all say it gets better.

This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.