Mellissa

I just started taking them and I feel really good...find I have a bit more energy! Even though I haven't dropped much weight I can feel something because I am down to my last loop on my belt!! Woo hoo!! Banded June 29!

I'm also 7 weeks post op today! And I am going through phases where I gained a pound...honestly the only weight I lost was from my pre op plan....don't get discouraged!! I have days too....try downloading my fitness pal! Helps track what you are eating! Be honest with what you eat! I have read that some people don't start seeing huge results until a few months after! Be proud of what you lost! It's hard work!!!

I am so glad I read this today!! I'm just about 7 weeks post op and I have been kind of is discouraged myself! One reason why is because people keep asking me how much I lost so far, and honesty it's like they expect me to use the bathroom and crap out 50lbs! But reading this has helped me continue to look forward to my fantastic journey!! My weight loss is slow, feels like all i am keeping off is my preop weight! Grr.. But i know we can all do it!!! Best decision ever made was getting the band!! Good luck everyone!!

Hi! I'm just over 5 weeks post op and I just can't get passed the small dime size pieces...I take big bites and chew like crazy(counting every bite) and then there are days I'm thinking about smaller bites...how can I stop myself from eating the bigger bites? I know it's my old self with my old eating habits...any tips on how to stop the big bites??

Thanks for the info! It definitely is a mental thing! I haven't had anything stuck yet...sounds painful!! I will make myself cut the bites up!! Great info!! I appreciate the shares!! Maybe spoons with holes in it will help! Lol On a side note this site is amazing!! Thanks for the support as always!!

I had my surgery June 29 and can still feel the port under my skin. Some days it is less noticeable. Any idea how long it takes to heal, or will my port always feel like that? Thanks

I was banded June 29 and I have some days where I can really feel my port and other days I have to push into my stomach to feel it. Anyone else ever notice that before?

You should be proud!! This is hard work!! I was banded June 29 and I have days when I feel like I am doing nothing and that nothing has even come off!! But everyone is right it will take time!! But we will all rock it!!!

Congrats!! My one month is coming up on the 29th!!!

Thanks for all the information!

Just started exercising today, nothing strenuous. Maybe it is just taking its time to heal, I guess if it's not sore, then I should be ok!! Thanks so much for the replies!! I appreciate it!

No pain, just aware it is there. The other incisions healed perfectly. I'm guessing it takes time for swelling to go down under the skin?

I had my surgery June 29 and flew home on July 2 with no issue!

This is so great to read! I decided to put my scale away because seeing no change or a gain in my weight during the liquid phase sucks!! Nice to see other people are experiencing this!

I was told to take a chewable or liquid multi vitamin! I found a liquid one at my local health store!

What about body by vi shakes? That is what I am drinking now post op and before my surgery.

Well I like to drink socially too...and on day 8 of liquids I had a few extra drinks. At first I was scared because I was drinking beer...but I paced myself and had a good time. The only thing that sucked was the fact that old lifestyle cure after drinking was grease...and since I'm not on solids it was not fun! I guess just pace yourself...and I also had a protein shake before, so my stomach wasn't completely empty.

I was banded June 29 and I am exhausted!! No energy at all...I hope my energy comes back! I read when I'm on solid foods it should come back! Please tell me it's true!

Hoping for a speedy recovery!!!

Hi Everyone I am new to this site! I am day 4 into my pre-op detox and I am kind of getting bored with my menu! I have found some great spices that I am using for chicken...but always looking for more ideas! I am having my surgery in Toronto on June 29 and look forward to making friends on this site and getting info about all stages of this process!

Glad to hear everything went well! I am kind of nervous too, and never had surgery! Keep us updated on how you are feeling!! Keep going strong! You can do it!!