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I feel your worry....I'm over 2 months out and have only lost 30 pounds....seems like everyone has lost a TON....I am eating plant based too!!! ugh! My starting weight was last September too BTW...at surgery I was 263....

Hi everyone! I'm one month post op and for some reason have one ankle that hurts and is swollen. I didn't injure it-started hurting when I got out of bed. Urgent care and PCP want me to take a steroid and/or NSAID to reduce inflammation but I told them that my bariatric surgeon was pretty clear that I couldn't. They said it would just be for a week and shouldn't be a problem.....anyone else have this issue??? Thanks in advance!!!

I’m one month out and I was plateaued for 2 weeks!!! I freaked too-then I lost 10lbs in less than a week....it’s normal!

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Hi Brittany! Wow! Your success is SO inspiring....especially since I will also have surgery with Dr. Davis. I look forward to hearing about your continued success with the plant based diet. I am so interested!!! Take care!

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Have you seen anything yet?

Surgery was 12/19 and first fill was almost 2 weeks ago. I am at a plateau and it's driving me nuts. I've been walking, working out with a trainer, lowered sodium, low carb, less than 1000 cal a day. I would like to get closer to 1200 since the training but I just cant eat that much. Anyone gone through this yet? Any suggestions?

I think it's interesting that so many ppl have been told to have liquids, mashies, after fill. 2 weeks ago after my first fill I was told to eat as normal/ what I could tolerate.

Hi everyone-got banded back on 12/19 and my first fill appt is 12/16. Ive lost 27 lbs since dec 5( includes pre- op) but during this week 3 of mashies my weight loss has completely stalled. I have been walking. I have so many questions when I go in, but I was wondering if anyone was thinking bout the following: I have been thinking about all the dietary guidelines that we should be getting a day but only eating 4 oz at a time how can we possibly get those in? So far my doctor wants me to still have a protein shake in the morning and starting next week protein first then veggies- no carbs at all. Anyone else being told the same thing? That will be week four for me by the way. Anyways I will share any revelations, if any, after my appt. on the 16th. LOL

I was banded on Dec. 19 and I'm down 27 pounds, which includes the Pre- op. I'm terrified of the scale slowing down. I'm so happy to see everyone else's good results so far too! I only have pangs of hunger sometimes, but I have also caught myself standing in front of the open refrigerator for no reason at all. I didn't realize that was one of my former behaviors with food. Otherwise feeling good. SO glad I did this over the holidays so I had time to fully recover! Look forward to hearing from everyone! Happy New Year!

I'm interested to hear how many pounds most ppl lose in the first couple of weeks. I've lost 25 lbs since dec.5. Not complaining, just wondering. Also, I would LOVE to hear about some positive experiences in the beginning and/or some helpful tips. It seems like there is SO much negativity! Happy New Year!

Thanks Corrigan!

So good to hear so many ppl having the same feelings! I try to focus on the rewards at the end- as cheesy as that sounds. That and my 4 yr old son.

No, the chewable tablets worked awesome for me!

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Banded on 12/19/11 and had first regular today-still feeling good though!