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I was banded on 5/9/12 and I have been losing weight steadily and exercising but I still feel like I am eating too much. I mean I have lost about 18 pounds in the 3week period but I can still eat a good portion without feeling any restriction. I get my first fill on 6/12 so hopefully that will give me more restriction and produce more weight loss. What are your thoughts? Did anyone experience this?

So today is officially 1 week since I have been banded and guess who went to the Gym? This girl right here!!!!! :-) I didn't do anything too rigorous since I am still a little sore but I figured that I could get a head start. it felt soooo good. In addition, my "TOM" came today after being irregular for sooooo long! I am so happy. I can't believe what a difference 13pounds have made in a week. I mean I can't see a significant difference yet but it is definitely a good start. I think that working out and dropping the 13pounds had a lot to do with TOM showing up. Everyone has been telling me that I should start strength training as soon as I am not sore so that I can lose more weight and don't lose any muscle. Is that true? What have your experiences been? Can't wait to hear your feedback!

That's great to know but I'm wondering If I over did it today with 50 minutes worth of Zumba!! Lol. I know I should be taking it easy but I feel like every time I move it is one more step towards me being more healthy!

One of the main things that will help you avoid excess skin as much as possible is strength training and weights. Although cardio is really important it is as equally important to lift weights as much as you do cardio. That way you will build lean muscle as you lose fat!

Yes. I have to be careful for now but eventually I will be able to bend more and workout my abs. Probably in another month.

Congratulations! This is just the beginning! Once a date is set, prepare everything that you will need for your pre-op and post-op diet, drink lots of water and get ready to see pounds drop!

Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate it!

I am new to this sight and I am seeking support. I was banded on 5/9/12 and I am doing well, though a little sore. Perhaps the two most annoying aches I have are the pain on my right hand where the IV was put in and the pain under my left breast (rib cage). Other than that, i have been keeping everything down. I think I might need some restriction so i am going for my first fill on 5/22. Did anyone else experience this? Please feel free to share!

Haha! I know what you mean. Im still bloated as well. I won't get too happy with the weighing so I don't get disappointed! LOL. What have you been eating? I have had applesauce, low fat yogurt, chicken broth, protein shakes with blended bananas, hot cereal and various forms of chicken (mostly blended with legumes) for my protein. I want to get a little creative and I am seeking more ideas and recipes. I am on the "apple sauce texture foods" post-op diet for 1 more week and then I can start eating soft foods. What about you?

Hi. My incisions are not that big and i know that once the bandages are all off, I can use some coco butter lotion to remove the scars. My skin is pretty good at healing scars. My surgeon said that your skin type is definitely a factor in how well your scars will heal. I am also having trouble getting enough fluids and proteins but that is mainly because I am afraid of the band rejecting it. I haven't had any problems so far and everything seems to be going down well so hopefully that remains the same. I am happy to say that I am moving a lot and i just weighed myself and I have already lost 13pounds post-op! I am excited and I will begin to work out next week Tuesday after I meet with my surgeon!