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wow, I had my surgery on a Friday. By the time I was at work that Monday it made me sick to use them so I haven't touched them since. I have a good 20 left of 30 tabs. You should see your surgeon.

I've told the perfect amount of people with the exception of one person that found out by horrible mistake. My parents know, as well as my aunts, my boyfriend, 2 best friends, a good friend and someone that walked up on me while I was taking the call that my surgery was approved. I couldn't imagine telling anyone else. Maybe when I lose the weight I want to I'll fill more people in but for now its no ones business.

So long as you've tested out the things youll be able to have during that time and you can tolerate them youll be fine. It's really a breeze. You also need a good support base. People that will support you and catch when you sslip up and go for the food the family is having. You'll do fine

I didn't have a popsicle until a week after the surgery and I had the whole thing. I hate jello, but for my pain meds I crushed them into applesauce and had a spoonful about a table spoon and wouldnt eat for the rest of the day. I'd drink broth for a good week. By day three I had eaten 1/2 of cream of wheat. I would'nt push anything.

I was banded on 5/11, since then I have lost 20 lbs. *Sigh* haha

I went through one at a court and it didn't make a sound. Hopefully those are as strong as the ones at airports and I don't get screwed!

I thought I pushed mine and it was just floating in there somewhere cause I couldn't find it, but its there! I'll definitely be sure to fill you in

Was today. I was absolutely nervous! I can't explain how much I hate those things so I knew going into this whole thing that I'd dread the days when I got fills. So he calls me in asks if I have been eating big enough meals, I repeat him, big enough?? Then he asks if I can eat more than a piece of chicken, and I tell him yes. He goes welp then you're getting your first fill today! I lay back and he located my port ultra fast, then a little prick and done! He then had me gulp down a cup of Water which was absolutely horrible! The water was stuck. He made me stuck on purpose! I appreciate it though so now I know not to screw around. Anyway I forgot to mention my band was empty, it holds 11 cc's and he had put in 5. He had me lie back again to take some out but didn't say how much was left in. I'll guess around three or so. On liquids for today...was. And back to solids tomorrow. All in about 10 minutes

As of Friday I am 1 month post op, and down 20 lbs. 45 lbs in total. So far things are ok. I'm on soft foods now. I had 1/2 cup tomato soup and use one slice of toasted wheat with it. I got stuck, but I'll grant it's my fault for not eating with enough time to commit. I've gotten back into my gym ritual. I got to the park more though. I've topped my time walking/jogging time. Back in February it took me 21 minutes to finish a mile. Now I'm at 16 minutes to a mile. Which is great. Hoping to get down to 14 minutes soon. My clothes, I started back in March easily fitting 3x and 22/24 shirts and pants. I'm now in 2x's and 18/20's with the acception of jeans which I haven't worn in a while because the stopped fitting. I just bought a pair of 22 jean shorts which is shocking because I skipped 24 altogether haha. Finally in total I've lost 25 1/2 inches. Starting: Right Calf:22in Left Calf 22in Right Thigh:30 Left Thigh 32in Right Arm:17 1/2 Left Arm: 18 Chest:55in Belly:53 Hips:57 Currently: RC:18 LC:19 RT:28 LT:29 RA:17 LA:17 Chest: 48 Belly:49 Hips:53 I think I've hit my little depressed stage I think it's mostly the fact that I like looking good , I never gave up on being pretty, girly what have you. But everytime I leave the house my clothes look horrible on me, loose as hell, and flowy without intention. I honestly feel fatter in my clothes now than I did 45 pounds ago. Thats all for now -Tiana

I noticed once I started the mushies I wasnt gaining but I did stop losing. By the time soft foods came around I had gained a good 3 lbs back. At that point I determined my recovery was over and started my two miles at the park a few days a week. So far I've been able to maintain my 20 lbs loss.

At my two week post op appt I asked when I could swim. He said since it had been two weeks I was in the clear to swim. I'd also suggest getting waterproof band aids to shower if you feel so inclined. I have an incision that took forever to heal completely so I bought a box of waterproof b-a's and showered, but becareful changing those too often, I now have a scar the shape of the band aid thats still healing because I changed it too often.

I told my boyfriend a few days after I did the surgery, he had soooo many questions. When I showed him my incisions he told me I looked injured..he's an odd one. That about covers it, although he mentions how I look thinner everytime he sees me. Not possible ha but I'll take it.

I'd hold off on a bath for as long as possible, could possibly infect incisions, since it's only been 5 days, that and I hate baths haha. You should be fine to take a shower at this point. But, don't irritate your incisions just let Water run down that area.

I have been wearing leggings and yoga pants since January. I stopped wearing jeans when jeans stopped fitting me, ultimately I stopped shopping all together. Yesterday, I went to get a dress for my sisters graduation. Dress looks great but I put on these size 24 shorts way to big, that was a shocker because I have been a 24 for a while then 24's from that store (dots) stopped fitting. So I put on a pair of 22 denim shorts and omggggg they fit like a dream! So now I'm down from a 22/24 in tops to an 18/20. and from a 24 in jeans to a 20! This feels awsome and I'm closer to being able to buy my Forever21+ jeans. Oh and I'm a 2x now too! ahhhhh Things are going sooo well! I needed my bf's motivation to get me through the gym yesterday, today I got it covered on my own!

My wls nutritionist said white breads and pastas I want to stay away from unless the bread is wheat or toasted. To be safe I haven't bothered with any Pasta and I did both for the bread. Ive only had toasted wheat bread. Which is fine with me because I've always liked wheat bread. I have gotten a bit stuck eating the bread but that was totally my fault, I decided to try to fit lunch in before I had to leave for work on rather borrowed time, but the food ended up going down.

I dealt with the difficulty breathing as well. I've had pneumonia a few times in my life and it felt the exact same way, without the temp and the coughing of course. I didn't get anything for breathing either but it didnt even last a week, I say just give it some time. As for the port problem, I can barely find mine so I can't help there.

To anyone not feeling any restriction yet, I say give it some time. I'm 1 month post op and I currently have nothing in my band and I've noticed that I can't even eat half of what I used to. On Friday I got stuck going to a buffet with my family, I got 1 plate of food and didn't even finish it, whereas I would normally (before the band) squish in 3 plates of various foods then a plate of fruit. I have noticed a lot of bored and mental hunger, and thats when I typically will go for water with crystal light or a protein shake. I'd also make sure to eat slowly and chew thoroughly, I've gotten stuck already because I didn't commit any time to the meal I was having. The slower I eat the more consious( I can never spell that word) I am more I can tell when my last bite should be. It's def better to be hungry than to be stuck haha.