KBates

Thanks a lot! Congrats on your weight loss as well, Now! I'm beginning the puree stage today (saw the surgeon earlier this morning and got the okay), but for the past week or so I've mainly been on Apple Juice (told to keep to a limit b/c it's filled with sugar), sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free jello and lots and lots of water. Also, I found that I was able to handle about 3/4 of a cup of Progresso Vegetable Soup (blenderized of course). Anywho, I'm glad to finally get something filling in me. I go for my first fill on August 6, and I wish you the best of luck with yours. Thanks for all the info and advice everyone!

I was banded on June 28 and since have lost 27.5 pounds. While I know (or think) that a lot of that is probably water weight, my surgeon said that it's still a lot to lose in just a week. And while I'm elated by the idea that I'm already 1/5 of the way to my goal weight, I'm afraid that if this continues (obviously not at 30 pounds a week, but at a rate higher than 2-3 pounds a week) I'll be left with pounds of sagging skin. I'm only 18, and from what I've read, this will help when it comes to my skin returning to its original tightness(?), but I was wondering if anyone had any other tips or advice on avoiding this. Also, any info (personal experienceS) at all on loose skin after LB would be really helpful. Thanks a lot. Good luck and God Bless.

Thanks a lot everyone, I really appreciate the info and advice. Good luck and God Bless.

I know it doesn't make much sense to trade one vice for another, but I very rarely drink (once a month, and a couple beers at the most) and I don't smoke cigarettes. I do, however, enjoy smoking marijuana on occasion, and I don't know who or how to ask if this is alright post op. I'm five days out and I wouldn't even think of doing it while I'm still recovering, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this after recovery. I'd really appreciate any advice you guys have. Thanks a lot.