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So,happy!!!! Got on the scales this am and am finally down to 199.8!!!!! I got out of the 200's!!!! What a feeling!!!

One positive way to look at it is at least with the 4 days of liquids it should help u lose more:)

Just having a day. I think it's because I am exhausted!! I am on 1000 calories a day and went over by close to 200 calories. I have gone a tad over before but today it's urking me. I am 42 days post op and am down 23 pounds. Not too bad but today I just feel like it should be more. It's like my mind knows I'm fine but my body doesn't. I have had one fill for a total of 1.4cc I believe and go for my next fill August 7th. I have noticed that I become nauseated an hour or so after eating. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced it or might have any suggestions? Just needed to vent a little.

It's been 23 pounds total. I don't remember the preop total.

Most days I'm fine with it I really am!! Just feeling a bit ugh today. Thanks for the pep talk:) I never could have lost this without the band so I am thankful for that!

Had to share! I will be a month post op tomorrow. Had my first fill this past Wednesday and got on the scales this morning and finally made it over the 20 pound mark:))) down 21 pounds now!!!

Just had my first fill today and would love to hear everyone's experience:)) How many fills/ cc's in band before you reached the zone? I was told not to expect anything until my 3rd fill. I had 1.4cc placed today.

Checking in- I have been Mia:( had surgery on June 13 and had my first fill today. My band was placed empty and she put 1.4cc in it. I have lost 16.8 pounds. I was hoping for more altogether but am reminding myself that I could not have lost this much in a month by myself:)

Today is day 21--- while my weight loss has stalled I am not gaining. I go for my first fill on Wednesday. This week my band has let me know its there big time!!! I have gotten stuck 3 times- geesh. I have been doing my best to be mindful, chew chew chew, small bites, but in introducing solid food back- I am finding what to stay away from. Hoping as I'm adjusting things will get easier.

Does anyone know how long until you can lay in the tanning bed after surgery?

I have the designer whey unflavored powder. I haven't used the other but it tastes fine.

I'm day 17 post op. I lost 18.6 then gained 2 pounds back- lost .8 after that but have stalled myself. I am staying at or under 1000 calories. I'm really trying to eat foods high in protein. I go the 10th for my firts fill. However, eating foods high in protein has kept me from being extremely hungry. So I haven't reached a point where I'm starving. Thank goodness for that! Hang in there:) I keep telling myself the same thing!

Did you have anything put in your band at the tie of surgery?

I saw egg beaters yesterday that were like southwest or florentine. Adds a little flavor.

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I get my first full July 10. I try to get in high protein items first as I know they will keep me full longer. If nothing else I am establishing habits durning this time. I am logging everything that goes in my mouth and being a lot more conscious about what goes in it.

I feel so stupid- I just found the sectio. In mfp that already has a listing of exercises. Thanks!

I have mfp and love it. In looking for a free app that will track exercise- maybe figure up if I walk so long how many calories are burned. Any suggestions?

So I have read numerous threads and have to ask reasoning on this topic. If you are staying within your calorie range before getting a fill- how is it possible to not lose weight when you are all the sudden able to lose after getting your fill but still taking in around the same calories? Why does getting a fill all the sudden change things if you are still eating the same calories?

Yes I'm still on soft foods/protein shakes. My doc said to strive to get the protein in but also watch calorie intake. Gonna keep watching calories and hope the scale will begin to move again!

I'm 12 days post op- and the last 2 days I have gained a pound back:( I have been tracking calories and staying below my goal of 1000. It scares me because the last thing I want to do is put weight back on!

Thanks for some reassurance. I have gained 1.2 pounds since Saturday. I don't want to go back in that direction!!! I get my first fill July 10. I have worked too hard to get this little bit off- I don't want to go back!

Ok I know that the first few weeks you are heali g and weight loss should not be on ur mi d as much- how ever I was doing so good and now I haven't lost anything in 3 days. I have stayed under my calories- under 1000- I know yesterday my choices weren't good but picked it back up today. I am 11 days out from surgery and am soo close to 20 pounds I can taste it. Anyone else experiencing a stall or is it just me?

So I have not had a bm since Wednesday. I'm not in any pain- yet... My sheet they have me at the dr said to take milk of mag but I've been hearing about terrible cramping. I am 11 days post op. what do you all suggest?