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You must have a busy doctor. That's a good thing. I have not weighed in 2 weeks but will be home tomorrow and will weigh then. The last time I weighed I had lost 25 lbs since I went on my pre-op diet. I feel like I have lost alot more but will find out soon. I seem to be doing good so far with the mushy stage foods and now I am going to soft food stage which really consist of about anything as long as it is healthy. How are you doing with foods?

Hey Erica, We had our surgery on the same day. Why are you having to wait until the 27th for your first fill? Just curious...I hope things get better for us soon.

I am a little over 3 weeks post op. I have my first fill on the 19th which I can't wait because I am experiencing hunger pains and alot of tummy growling. I am eating about every four hours but may have to go to every 3 hours. I am still on the mushy stage until Thursday of this week then I go to what my doctor calls the soft stage. I have been doing 3 protein shakes a day then a small meal like baked chicken or fish with a mushy veggie. I hope after the fill I don't feel this hungry and I hope I have some restrictions. Getting a little nervous here.....

I am a little over 2 weeks post op and suddenly I am having a little pain in & near my port area. I guess this is normal right?? Otherwise I feel good.

My band is empty. I will get my first fill on March 19th which will be almost 4 weeks to the day. You will do great when you have your surgery also.

Good luck to you and I hope you have your surgery soon. I just came back from my 2 week post op appointment and I am down 15lbs since Feb 2nd when I started my pre-op diet so he said I was doing good. I go back on March 19th for my 1st fill so that will be exciting. I will keep you in my prayers and let's stay in touch.

I have been looking at clothes but I think I am going to go a different route. I think until I reach my goal weight, I am going to shop at consignment shops & goodwill. Then when I get to my goal I will go on a gigantic shopping spree. LOL.... When is your surgery? You will love how you feel once it is all over.

Yes, I am losing weight!!! and yes the pain is gone. Somedays I have a little back pain but I think that might be some gas also. Thanks for asking though. Everyday is a better day and I am so glad I had this done.

Congrats Erica216, we were banded on the same day. I go for my follow up Wednesday and I hope I can move to mushy's after that. I am looking forward to a little mushy fish. LOL

Good luck to all the bandsters going in this week. Question for the group: I am 12 days post-op, NO fill as of yet but I have noticed that I can't consume no more than about 6oz then I am feeling so full. Is that normal with no fill??? Also, I am finding it hard to consume all my of 64ozs of water. I do go for my 2 week check up on Wednesday....

Hey Erica216, How are you doing? I was banded the same day as you. Sunday I can start eating creamy soups, sf pudding, sf applesauce and yogurts with no chunks. Then, next Thursday I can go to mushy foods which I am really looking forward to it. Can't wait for a different texture in my mouth. LOL... I hope you are good. I am doing good, just a little pain on the left side and I seem to get winded really quick but taking it easy. Good luck to you...

I'm back... LOL... Surgery was on Feb 16th so I am 5 days post op. Wow what a journey this has been. I had to stay in the hospital overnight due to insurance requirements. Glad I did because I had a reaction to the anesthesia (first time ever) & pain meds and got very sick. Gas pain in the lower back was terrible. I also developed a cough after surgery and coughing just hurt really bad. Once I got home things started coming into play a lot of better. Everyday since surgery has been a better day for me. I would do this over again and again. I feel great today except a little pain in the port area but that will go away with time. I am following doctors orders strictly and see nothing but great success a head of me. Good luck to all the other Feb bandsters coming up. I hope your journey is a great experience!!!

Thank You Erica216 & Morelgirl... Talk to you soon

Good luck to you.

Keep me in your prayers everyone. I go into surgery tomorrow morning at 7am. I have to stay in the hospital for one night. Good luck everyone else that goes this week. You are all in my prayers....

Happy Valentines Day Feb. bandsters!! Getting a little nervous here, surgery is Thursday 16th. I went for pre-op today at the hospital but before hand I had to go weigh in at doctors office. After 12 days in Optifast liquids I had lost 8 lbs so I think that is pretty good. Excited to get all this over with but again very nervous. Good luck to all....

LOL... I am on optislop also and have been for almost 2 weeks. I have surgery the day after you on the 16th. This Optifast has been so hard to do but we are almost there. Good luck to you all...

Good luck to you both, Mrs. Curtis & Sweetsoutherngirl. I am scheduled for Thursday morning at 7am.

Thank You so much... I do hope you are right about being in the first slot. My Mom is going with me since my husband is on the road so I hope she can get up that early. LOL... Keep me in your prayers.

Thanks and good luck to you. I am near Charlotte, NC. It is going really slow, I am ready to get it over with. I am scheduled for 7am in the morning on the 16th and have to be there at 5:30am so I am hoping I am the first one. I have to stay overnight so I am kind of glad for that so I can have a little help the first 24 hrs. Again let's stay in touch and good luck to you.

Here is the link so you can check them out... http://www.netrition.com/healthsmart_chocolite_protein_shakes.html You can use 12 ozs of water with 2 scoops for 24 grams protein but my doctor said I could use 1% milk which gives you 36 grams of protein. I personally love the peanut butter mixed with the banana flavor. I do one scoop of each to get the combination taste. Check it out, I think you will LOVE these....

What kind of protein shakes are you drinking? Just curious because I drink one that is delicious!!!

Sorry for your loss... I am having surgery the same day as you are, I added you as a friend so we can stay in touch and support each other if you want. You are doing great and will have much success because you are focused. Let's keep in touch.... Teresa

@ morelgirl It is great to hear you are doing good. I did get me some gas x strips today just in case I will need them. Congrats on getting to mushies!! LOL... I have surgery on the 16th. My doctor requires all his patients to do Optifast for 2 weeks prior to surgery. That is all thin liquids so liquids after surgery will not be a problem for me, I hope. But I do look forward to have food with some texture as soon as possible after surgery. I hope you continue to do good. I have added you as a friend so we can stay in touch.

How are you feeling?