MarylandMommy

I agree with Jodi...I have had issues with eating too fast/too large of bites....Good luck to you!

the first few days stink..but it does get better...I promise!

Mine have gotten somewhat better from pushups and but it seems to be just loose skin now....I am not sure how to really get rid of it for good

I currently have 5 cc...I had 5.4 but had .4 removed due to vomitting.

I do A LOT of greek yogurt too!!! I mix in some blueberries or raspberries and some splenda...it really is yummy!! Funnything...I go by Amybee all the time...and I went to ASU...just thought it was sort of a coincidence!

Good morning! I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Amy, I am the mother of 2 beautiful children and have been married for 7 years...I hope to have my surgery in June....I have finished all pre-op testing, I am just waiting for the Therapist to turn in my psych evaluation to the doctor.....after that it will be submitted to insurance and I hope to be approved quickly! I look forward to getting to know you all!! :tongue2:

Good Luck to you You will do great!!!

I buy Trader Joe's brand 0 percent! So yummy!!! I mix a little splenda in it!

I had my surgery at Shady Grove Hospital!

I went for my first fill yesterday and they said I could not have one since I was not 30 days out...I am going back Thursday!!! They are only putting 1 cc in my 10cc band, so yours is a lot compared to mine

I went today for a fill (which is what my appt was for) and was turned down since I am only 26 days post op....they said I have to be at least 30!! I wish the idiot who made my appt knew that!! I am going back Thursday morning for my fill and then leave the next day for vacation!!

Looking forward to it! I am a little nervous though Hopefully this will be the kick I need to get that scale moving!!!!

I get between 700-800 3.5 weeks post op....this includes 30 carbs, 70 protein and 30 fat...but my carbs and fat are usually slacking a little....I am not really losing any weight and my nutritionist is not too concerned, but wants me to watch it for the next couple weeks since I am not eating that many cals....Do you think if I increased my caloric intake I would lose more weight? I am going in for my 1st fill on Monday, which she does not think will make a great difference since I am not eating alot...any help is appreciated!! I am very strict will logging on daily plate too...so I know my cals are accurate!!!! Again any insight is greatly appreciated!:biggrin:

Yes, i am exercising at least 3-4 times a week at the gym.....maybe I am just in a rut or something!

When did people start to notice your weight loss? I can tell a difference in my clothes...but I want to know when it will be apparent to others Not that I did this for anyone but myself...just wondering Thanks!

How long until the glue comes off? I had surgery on 7-9 and still have what looks like glue over my incisions.....any input?? TIA

I use Trader Joe's chewables...I like them! I also take biotin and calcium citrate petites!

I was also banded July 9th and am now on mushies. I have only lost about 8 lbs since surgery, but lost 17 prior to surgery on the 2 week liquid diet...I think it has a lot to do with that too...if you lose a lot prior to surgery it may slow a little after until the first fill. This of course, is jmo! I think we are all doing great...remember slow and steady wins the race

theworldaccordingtoeggface here is her website...so much good information!!!

It's a deal!!

wondering? mine is 2 weeks and I am really done with it at this point!!

Ok, I am now back at work and this port pain is killing me! I have a desk job and sitting here at this computer stinks! Anyone have any suggestions????

I need to hide my scale...because I am OCD about it and am getting discouraged!! I am going to try and weigh only once a week...it will probably make me feel a whole lot better!!!!!! Congrats on your loss....

yes...but it gets better when I am standing...it hurts most while sitting. It is not hurting today, Thank Goodness!

you could have tuna on liquids?? I am jealous! I can only have shakes, broth, sf popsicles and sf Jello.....I am so done with this phase