Soulshine76

I am 11 weeks post op and have lost 35 lbs and 11 inches off my waist! This was the best decision I've ever made. I was told I wasn't big enough to have the surgery. Now I look back at the pics and I was huge! Other great things happening- I got engaged June 13th and the wedding is in 2 weeks. I can't wait to walk down the aisle 35lbs thinner! These before pics were taken a week before surgery. I still have 30 lbs to go.

Wow!!! You look fantastic!

I went through care credit. They have interest free options.

I flew the day after surgery and right after fills. I drank and ate before flight, but only drank during flights because my doctor did say the band tightens due to the pressure in the air. I never felt any pain or pressure

I am 5'3 and was 198 when I went into surgery. I am now 174 7 weeks later. This was the best decision I ever made. I have been struggling with this extra 75 lbs for the past 5 years. The surgeon walked in at my consult and told me I was too thin for surgery. Then he looked at my weight and BMI and said it was my decision. Two days before surgery I had to go to a cardiologist as my EKG was said to be abnormal (it was fine after all). The nurse told me I was crazy to get Lap band. I panicked with second thoughts for the first time. It hit me, "Am I really doing this?" Then the cardiologist came in and shook my hand and said he was proud of me for doing something to get healthier. He said my amount of weight will affect my heart eventually and he was proud of me for doing something that would extend my life. He congratulated me on my decision and I was so pumped as I left that I high fived him! This is such a personal decision and you really can't let outside influences affect your decision. You have to do what's right for you! Good luck!

I am the same... 176

I am 6 wks post op today and have stayed the same for the last 2 weeks. I got a fill yesterday and on liquids for 2 days. I increased my cardio 3 days ago. Hoping between the liquids and cardio things will get moving again.

I was banded on April 25th and got first fill yesterday. I thought it was a little painful! Actually, it was the shot to numb it that hurt. My port is close to the surface, but I bruised also and I am sore today. All In all, not that big of a deal and now I know what to expect. I'm on liquids for 2 days. I haven't felt any different since getting it. Maybe I will tomorrow when I go back on solids..? I go back in 4 weeks.

Name, real or screen~ Soulshine76 Goal weight for June 30th~ 165 Weight on June 1st~ 176 Age~ 36 Dietary goal for June~ Ease into solids this month, increase protein, drink more water Exercise goal for June~ Continue on treadmill everyday, increase jogging time. Start toning exercises Personal goal for June~ Prepare/adjust to first fill on 6/5 Date banded~ 4/25/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~27 lbs Favorite Summer Activity- enjoying my children and pool time

176

I've been walking on my treadmill everyday since 1 week post op and then added in jogging at 2 weeks post op. My doctor just said if it hurts then stop.

Weighing in at 178

I was instructed to only eat a 1/4 a cup of liquid at a time. I am still supposed to stick with 1/4 cup for mushies and no more than 1/2 cup per meal once I start solids.

181 lbs

I am almost 3 weeks post-op and I can finally say that I feel 100% again. I really saw a difference at the 2 week mark. I was banded on a Thurs and back to work Monday.. however I was SO TIRED! I took a lot of lunch-time naps and left early for the first few days back. I finally have my energy back. I know it's not fun while you're in it, but you will get through it and it's great on the other side!

I start mushy foods in a couple of days, but I've been allowed to start incorporating some over the weekend. I really like the V8 Fusions. I drink a can every morning. I also found some fat free yogurt that is apple turnover flavored and de-lish. My nutritionist has allowed me to put tuna and chicken salad in my Ninja and purée it to pudding like texture. I put a little relish in it first. I also put potato salad in my ninja. I add a little more milk to it, but it's nice to get more flavor than just plain mashed potatoes. My favorite meal that I started this weekend and NUT approved is one Vienna sausage smushed up with a little mustard on it and a Laughing Cow cheese. That cheese is awesome, I make it last forever and it turns into a paste in your mouth. I also like the cinnamon cream of wheat in the mornings. Oh, and I started having a scrambled egg. I can only eat half of it, but it really fills me up. I have been walking/jogging on my treadmill for 40 mins everyday and I typically have one of the more filling selections after I have exercised. I still eat my Soups, applesauces, Jello, etc. I'm just not obsessing (and dreaming!) about food like I was last week. My cravings have changed and I'm not starving all the time. I think my body has finally accepted this new way of eating.

How tall are you?

Whew! I feel like I am FINALLY over the hump. I am 2 weeks post op as of yesterday. My soreness and gas are finally gone. Even my port site has finally quit hurting and it isn't painful to bend over, etc. I'm still on full liquids, but have discovered some new foods that have made it more tolerable. I've lost 25 lbs and a ton of inches. My incisions are almost healed and it doesn't look like I ever had surgery. I was in a bad place a week ago, but it does get better and I know now this was the best decision I've ever made! We are all healing at a different pace and our diet progressions are all definitely different.. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel and its worth it!

I have a ton if size 16 jeans, dress pants and capris. Where do you live?

I'm 12 days post op and have lost 20 lbs. That includes the 1 week of pre op diet. But my doctors requires 3 wks of full liquids and I'm starving! However, I'm getting used to it and I started walking 30 mins a day on my treadmill pretty much right after surgery.

184... Lost 4 lbs

I was banded April 25th and still have 2 more weeks of full liquids. Ugh. I cannot wait until puréed foods... I am craving meat/chicken/eggs!

Name, real or screen~ Soulshine76 Goal weight for May 31st~ 175 Weight on May 1st~ 188 Age~ 36 Dietary goal for May~ Get thru full liquids Exercise goal for May~ Treadmill everyday Personal goal for May~ Get into size 14 jeans Date banded~ 4/25/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~13 lbs Favorite Springtime Flower