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:redface:Hi all you buckeyes out there. I just had my surgery on Tues. 7/15/08! I stumbled upon this site while looking for answers about how i am feeling. I am also new to the internet(blonde hairdresser) so I hope to figure this thing out. I am excited about this process,but nervous about vommitting. Any advice I would appreciate. My starting weight was243 and I have lost 14 lbs so far.

I was banded by Dr Mobley at cincinnati weight loss center, and I couldn't be happier. The Dr's and staff are fabulous! They have a web site if you are still making your decision.

I know what you mean about people treating you differently. I have had guys flirt w/ me again. I am happily married, but that is still very nice. One of my friends husbands saw me at the high school fball game and told her how hot I looked. I am having a little set back this week, halloween and all. I will make it through it though. Keep up the good work July bandsters! surgery7/15/08Dr Mobley Cincinnati.OH 243/202/120 41 down!

Wow! I can really see the change. I think you are doing great. I hope my wloss will really start to kick in soon! What foods are you eating?LOL 243/221/120

Wow Deana! you look awsome! I love your hair straight too, that is such an accomplishment. Strut your stuff girl, you've earned it. I am only 5 weeks post-op so I love seeing the before & after pics. Congrats 243/221/120:thumbup:

zeama I had my first fill today 8/15. Do you know how much they added,and have you had any trouble eating? Oh, I forgot you are on liquids. My Dr. doesn't make us do liquids unless you have a problem. I had a protein bar and I felt really good for about 3-4 hours. I have 3.5 put into my 10cc. band. you are doing great, lol

I am down 18lbs since the start of my pre-op diet7/3, my surgery was on 7/15. I had lost 2-3 more, but they came back since I started solids. I had my first fill today 3.5cc in a 10cc band. I can't really tell yet and the fill was a piece of cake.(sorry I said cake)haha. I am anxious to really start losing, but I just have 2 be patient. Congrats 2 all you other july bandsters!My motto "The prize is worth the price". 243/225/125

My surgery was on july 15/08. I am a computer novice so could someone do the pasting 4 me! 243/225/125 cincinnati

You look awsome! I just got my first fill today, and have been on a plateau for 2 weeks. It is wonderful to see how it does work over time. When you have tried so many things 2 lose weight you almost get scared that this is not going to work either. Thanks for the role model and thank God for lbt.com!243/225/125 banded on 7/15/08

Hurray for you! I was banded on 7/15/08 as well. I have lost 18-20lbs depending on the day. Most of mine came off during liquid phase(2weekspre-op,2weeks post-op 16lbs.) I was getting a little discouraged as well, but my dr. said I may even gain before my first fill. I get my fill on Fri. 8/15. I am excited and just think of how many weeks on ww that would have taken to lose 26lbs. Also you may not be eating enough. My Dr said 1500-1800 untill I get my fill, and 1200 after my fill. I have up my work outs a little since I have been feeling better I hope that will help as well. Good luck & be proud of yourself girl, your going to do it!

Good luck 2 you all tom. You are in my prayers. I am 12 days pot-op and feeling great! It is so exciting, this is going 2 be the best thing we've ever done. The surgery day will go so fast and be a breeze. If you get the shoulder pain the heatin pad really helped me.LOL!

I was banded on 7/15/08 and my hunger level has increased as well. I think every dr. is different on what you are allowed to eat. Mine said progress to soft foods after a week and I am suppose to get my first fill on thurs. (only 14 days posy-op!). I am not sure why it is so diff., mine told me to do 1800 cal. until my 1st fill. I have noticed I am not losing as fast, but we just need to let the band work. Try to fill up on cottage cheese and soft cooked veggies that is what is helping me. You all are in my prayers, stay positive and surround yourself with encouraging people, and walk everyday! 18 lbs. down since 7/03/08:redface:,

I was banded 0n 7/15/08. My nurse, whose been banded for 2 years, suggested viactiv chewables. I love them, they are chocolate covered cherry flavor. They do not bother me at all, I usually eat it in evening it's like having a little piece of chocolate! Good luck!

:wub:Congratulations to all you July bandsters! My name is Angie and I am a 33 year old mother of three. I am a hairstylist, and I have a supportive husband(well as supportive as u can be at 144lbs. his whole life & can eat absolutely anything!). I have been overweight for 15 years and can only drop 10-15lbs. max. I finally recently found out I have pcos, insulin resistance,& metabolic syndrome. I prayed hard and finally decided I am worth it and I don't care what anyone thinks. I know I have tried and it's O.K. to need some help. I feel great, I have lost 16lbs. in 2 and a half weeks. I am so happy about this decision, it is great to have some people to relate to! Stay strong and LOL to U all! I forgot to add my surgery was 7/15/08 in Cincinnati. OH.

Congrats 2 u! It sounds like you are doing fantastic. I had my surgery on7/15/08. Today is one week post-op, and I am feeling better. The gas pains come and go, but it's so worth it. I have lost 16lbs. since my post-op diet, and I am thinking this is the greatest decision I have ever made. I am a little nervous about the fills, and how I will feel after. My first mini goal is 30lbs. by Sept. 1st. We are going to Disney! LOL to U.

I was banded 0n 7/15/08 and my restrictions are about the same as yours. Today is beginning of week 2 for me. I feel pretty good but I'm kind of nervous about going to thicker foods. I tried cream of wheat last night, that was very good. I am suppose to get my first fill at two weeks post-op. Good luck to you! Constantly sipping on liquids has helped me with my strength and sugarfree pudding pops are wonderful!

I feel your pain. I had my sugery on tues. 7/15/08, and I have had alot of burning and pulling at the port site. I have been sleeping with lots of pillows and praying I don't have to pee in the night because getting up is a challenge. Today was a little better,so hang in there. Thank God you don't have the gas pains-I have been using a heating pad 4 them which has helped. I don't know how to do a ticker, but my name is Angie, I'm a 33 year old mom of 3 243 was my starting weight, I did 2 weeks liquid before and I have lost 14lbs so far!

I also have pcos. I was banded on tues. 7/15/08. I am so excited because this might actually work. I feel your pain with trying hard and never getting anywhere. Go for it. I have lost 10 lbs. on my pre-op diet and i'm still swollen so I haven't lost anymore yet. Keep us posted.

Hello all you fellow lapbander My name is angie and I was banded on 7/15/08. I am suppose to go to work today, but Iam nervous because I am still having gas pain and a burning at the port site. I am sure everything is fine, Iguess i'm just paranoide. I am new at chat rooms and all that so I hope i,m doing this right. Thanks for letting me ramble i am looking forward to any advice anyone has.:thumbup:

Thanks for the advice. My first day was rough. I do hair so no resting for 7 hours. I am glad I have tom. off. Saw your progress, that is awsome. Is it going pretty easy for you?

thanks for the input. My first day was hard, i'm a hairdresser. I survived but i'm glad I have tom. off. The gas pains ars so bad- I also had a hiatal hernia repaired when they went in. Hope you are recovering ok.