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Today is day 12 since being banded. I feel really good. It still hurts to lay on my stomach, but other than that I am pretty much back to normal. I have lost 17 pounds so far. I feel really good about that, but at the same time I want more. I lost 8 before the surgery and now only 9 since. I know that is still really good, but I just want more!! I find myself weighing in 2-3 times a day. I need to stop that! I still have 9 days before I can eat solids. I have been on a liquid diet for almost 3 weeks now & it has gotten old. I cannot wait until people start noticing that I have lost weight. I already feel skinnier! lol I know I made the right decision. Now I just need to be patient. It is going to take some time, but soon I will be thin again!!!!:whoo:

Today is day 12 since being banded. I feel really good. It still hurts to lay on my stomach, but other than that I am pretty much back to normal. I have lost 17 pounds so far. I feel really good about that, but at the same time I want more. I lost 8 before the surgery and now only 9 since. I know that is still really good, but I just want more!! I find myself weighing in 2-3 times a day. I need to stop that! I still have 9 days before I can eat solids. I have been on a liquid diet for almost 3 weeks now & it has gotten old. I cannot wait until people start noticing that I have lost weight. I already feel skinnier! lol I know I made the right decision. Now I just need to be patient. It is going to take some time, but soon I will be thin again!!!!:whoo:

Looks like we had our surgery on the same day. I am sooooo jealous that you get to eat mushies!!! I NEVER thought I would say that! I still have 9 days until I get to eat something solid. I am nervous about eating my first meal too. Good Luck!

Hey Dairydawg!!! I know you!!!! I too was banded on 9-14-07. To give you a hint which bandster I am, my husband & I were at a wedding! wink wink!!! Going back to the post. I also had a good experience with Dr. Ortiz. I'm also in Phoenix and went to Dr. Simpson's presentation & I was considering him, but then I did more research & decided to go with Dr Ortiz, because he is an expert @ what he does and the low cost helped!!! I am sure Dr. Simpson is excellent as well, but I loved the idea of saving the money, so I could afford new clothes. DairyDawg was up and moving the same day as if NOTHING had happened to him.

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Wow that must really be frustrating to have gained weight. I was just banded on 9-14 and I just got home yesterday and I was mad that I only lost 2 lbs. So I guess I should be happy that I have lost and not gained. Hang in there, I am sure it will come off quickly.

Hi! I am going to Mexico on Thursday Sept. 13th to be banded on the 14th. Can you please tell me what is a MUST to bring. I want to pack light, but I don't want to forget anything. :help: Thank you!

Today is day 3 of the pre op diet. So far I have lost 5.5 pounds. :whoo: I am pretty proud of myself for being able to stick with this diet so far. My band date is Friday & I am still nervous. I sure hope I made the right decision. I am looking forward to being thin again!!!!!

Today is day 3 of the pre op diet. So far I have lost 5.5 pounds. :whoo: I am pretty proud of myself for being able to stick with this diet so far. My band date is Friday & I am still nervous. I sure hope I made the right decision. I am looking forward to being thin again!!!!!

I am not a Dr & I know that some drugs can be used for different reasons. I am just curious if you have migraines because Topamax is used for migraines & for Epilepsy. I have used in the past & I hated the way it made me feel. Also Adderall is meant for people with ADD/ADHD, so basically your Dr is giving you a legal form of speed to take. I am not banded yet (but will be on Friday) but I think you & your husband have made the right decision!

I don't know if anyone else does this or not, but a friend told me to freeze a Slim Fast & eat it like ice cream. I tried it & I think it taste better & it makes me feel more satisfied than if I were to just drink it.

I will be getting my band on September 14th!!!! Very nervous!!! :phanvan I hope the time goes by fast.