angelabgray

Hi everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking on these forums for a couple of months, this is my first post. My surgery is scheduled for August 22. I started the pre-op diet today - so far, so good! I am super excited about getting the surgery done and I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey takes me. Best of luck to all!

Screen name: angelabgray/Angela Goal for Sept. 30: 224 Today's weight: 230.8 Oct. 31 goal: 220 Every pound lost is a victory! I get my first fill on Wednesday. I'm ready to really get this show on the road!!

Weighed in at 233.6 this morning which means I'm down 2.4 lbs in September. May not sound like much but after 2 weeks of no change I will totally take it, y'all! Hope everyone else is doing good!!

I've had no weight loss at all in the week and a half since I moved to mushies. It's pretty frustrating, especially when I'm not allowed my usual diet "staples" like grilled chicken and salad. I'm going to keep trying to up the protein and water and work on getting more exercise, and just keep waiting for the number on the scale to move! In a positive direction!

Hey ya'll, got a question...since moving to mushies last Wednesday, I have not lost one ounce. I weigh exactly the same as I did then even though I'm eating practically nothing (less than 800 calories/day). Is it common to "plateau" at this point? It's kind of frustrating considering I was losing really well up to now. Any thoughts?

I had the same feeling before surgery, reading about all the happy people on the site. It was such a waiting game with the insurance and doctor's office anyway - none of this happens quickly for anyone! One thing I did while waiting was to sort of pretend that I'd already been banded. Like, what would I be doing differently now if I had my band? Eat smaller meals, get more protein, chew well, etc. Even though I didn't lose much doing this, it got me in the mindset and every pound I lost pre-band is just as good as the ones I've lost since surgery. I think we start to see actually "getting" the band as the day everything starts, when really, so much of this is a mental game that starts well before surgery. Just keep your chin up and keep doing the things that will put you on the road to your goal, then when you get the band it will be like icing on the (metaphorical) cake!

This makes me so mad!! You hang in there and don't give up!

I am ready for my energy level to pick up. Now that I can have pureed foods I'm really trying to up the protein. Taking a chewable multivitamin and B12. I barely have the energy to do anything after I get home from work and I am in bed by 9 pm every night which is a first for me! Hopefully we can all get some rest over the long weekend.

Name: angelabgray/Angela Location: Paragould, Arkansas Age: 43 Height: 5'7" Pre-band weight: 257 Surgery date: August 22 Today's weight: 236 Goal Sept. 30: 224 Reason for banding: high blood pressure & high cholesterol. Want to be healthy for my kids! Goal weight: 150

I just got back from my one-week follow-up with my surgeon. I'm happy to report that I have lost 8 lbs. since surgery and 20 overall since starting pre-op diet. My only problems are a little pain at my port site and recurring pain in my left shoulder. My dr. said both should resolve within the next week. I'm feeling good and have more energy every day. So far so good!!

I was banded on August 22. I have lost 8 lbs since surgery and 20 total since beginning pre-op diet. Wishing good luck to those who were banded this week! Things seem to get a little better every day.

Good luck to everyone! You'll do great!

Good luck! You'll do great!

Good luck! You'll do great!

Hey everyone, just checking in. This is day 3 post-op and today I woke up feeling almost human. Very little pain, just soreness at the port site. No nausea thank goodness - my doc gave me tons of anti-nausea meds which I guess really did the trick. I'm really tired and want to rest a lot but overall things seem to be going well!

Well , I'm an official bandster! Surgery went great. I'm a little sore but nothing too bad. Have not has pain med since just after surgery. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired so I'm staying overnight in the hospital. Overall I'm thrilled at how well things are going. Fingers crossed that it continues! ???Š

Well, tomorrow's the day! I finally feel like I'm ready. Between getting all the pre-op stuff done and trying to get as much done at work as I could, I've barely had time to think! Getting ready for this surgery has felt like a second job LOL! I'm SO ready to be on the other side and start the next phase of this journey!

Emma1981, how's it going? Have you had your surgery yet?

Definitely!!

Good luck!!

I'm getting banded on the 22nd. I can't wait!!

My doctor gave me the food to eat on the pre-op diet. It's things like shakes and soups that you mix with water. It hasn't been too bad! I've cheated a little bit a couple of times but still down 8 lbs. My goal is to be down 12 by my surgery date.

I'm scheduled to be banded on August 22. It's so great to have a group of people who are all going through the same thing! I've been reading all your posts and I feel like I know you guys already!

I'm in Arkansas, USA. Emma1981, you're doing great!! I've lost 7 lbs so far on pre-op diet.

Good luck tomorrow!