Clara Dostal

YES O GOD YES! Yesterday and today fist days in FOREVER that my port pain has gone away! I'm talking stop my in my tracks BAD PINCHING PAIN!

I wouldn't focus on 'accelerating' your weightloss. That's just setting yourself up for unnecessary frustration. You have a year to lose, so just focus on keeping yourself healthy, following the band rules, and you'll succeed! For toning, do some strength training (I REALLY wish I would have started this early on). I also recommend the couch to 5K program if you think running is something you'd like to try. I honestly never thought I'd lose as much as I have this soon, but I'm doing it by keeping everything realistic. No timelines, no due dates. I have the rest of my life to reach my goal weight! THANK YOU for the tips! I've been running since March when I did my first 5k! My husband weight lifts and says he will help me to get started sooooo YAY!

Thank you for the advice! I guess I should have worded differently. I was hoping some of you that have been at this for some time could share some exercises/routines you use that have aided in you success. I don't want to sit back and just rely on my band! I know the band alone is not the answer and I WANT to make a goal for being in shape so I can lay around the beach and pool and not feel self-conscious.

I gained all my weight in my first pregnancy, lost 40 of it and have been stuck at the same weight for YEARS! I know I wont be at my goal weight by then but I know with hard work and help from the band I can be where I feel comfortable enough to take the trip. Thanks for your opinion but I was asking for tips on how to get it done. Not how you think it's not possible.

So my sister in law has been planning a vacay for next summer to Riviera Maya Mexico for a week at the beach and my hubby said he wants us to go.... I just had surgery on the 16th and I'm starting to loose but I want to get this weight off FAST! I want to feel comfortable in my skin if I'm going to have to walk around half naked in front of a BAGILLION people (well maybe not a BAGILLION but in might as well be) My question is what are some things that have helped you tone up and slim down??? Any certain exercise? TIPS? Tricks of the trade?

DO NOT use heat to treat pain, especially after surgery! It draws blood to the area, increases the risk of infection and can cause burns on already sensitive skin! Use ice....it slows the firing of nerve signals to lessen pain.

I had surgery on the 16th and I have had AWFUL pain at my port site/incision! Along with what I can describe as a tearing/ripping sensation that my doc said was muscle related since the port is attached to the fascia and muscle. Take it easy, TAKE YOUR PAIN MEDS! That is what they are for!!! You just had MAJOR surgery and despite what you may think they are not gentle on your body when they are in there.... things get bumped and moved around! I just had my first REAL GOOD day yesterday! GL!

I didn't come home on a clear liquid. I can have milk, juice, coffee, oatmeal, cream of wheat, Jello, pudding, yogurt, Protein drinks.....etc So far I've had Water, my Protein shakes and some jello. I'm getting really full fast! My port site is bothering me and the gas pain comes and goes.

Had surgery yesterday....got home around 5. Nausea passed pretty fast just a lot of gas pain in chest and shoulder and pain by my larger incision. ... maybe thats where my port is? Anyone else just now post op? Would love a buddy to compare.

How is everyone? I got home around 5 pm yesterday.... hurting and alot of gas pain. Does anyone know where the port is located? I have pain on my left lower side.... no sure what it is.

I had mine yesterday. How is everyone feeling? Im hurting pretty bad. A lot of chest and shoulder pain. (Gas)

I go in tomorrow morning at 9am! eeekkkkk! Are any of you on a clear liquid diet for day before surgery? They told me NO FOOD AT ALL for today.....I am so hungry/shaky.

I like the premier protein..... I've been drinking those for about a year now. Better than skipping meals which I'm bad about doing.

I'm also a July newbie! 22nd is my surgery date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO READY!