beckyj

you are almost there...good luck to ya...you will do fine..we must tell our self we will die young if we dont have this done...the first 4 weeks are recovery and take advantage of quick weight loss because it slowws up when food is added.....I will say a prayer for you and let me know how you do. I stayed over night.for insurance reasons. some people stay for several days..but keep positive thoughts in your head. I bought me a size large top and plan to wear it this winter. i am in a 3-2x now. watch those carbs...i ate potted meat when i started eating food. i felt food deprived because i am always eating alot of food..........eating habits around here have sure changed. my puppy thinks i dont love her any more but she is starting to like yogart!!!good luck......

I was banded on june 5 08. had my first fill today. i have lost 18 pounds. got me a treadmill and walk 2 times a day..i weight was 274. my goal is to weight180 next august 2009...i know i can do it...does any body have any good protein receipts? that drink is getting hard to swallow........

hi there, i also am in my 2 weeks. i fell really hungryat times but a couple of teaspoons of yogart will help fade the feeling..i ate chicken to yesterday be i felt like mud afterwards...to full i guess. i have lost 15 pounds but this will slow up so i am told. did yo lose alot the first week? that liquid diet rough but i did it. I have lost a size in cloths too. i am ,was 274 but i am 6ft. 56yo so the fat is already sagging. my dr. said to come back in 5 week to get my first fill. july 24. felling hungry is normal and also being able to put regular food chewed up well is normnal....but...try to stay focused on protein..melba toast is a good bulk food and may last longer...i too cant fell any restrection yet like i thought i was going to feel...it i gulp liquids i get a tight feeling in my chest....so many things we are going to have to learn to so we can lose this weight. i still want my 3 oreo and milk at night but i have come to far....i live a lone thats had to. i am retired. i have started walking on a tread mill. the dr. said no bending or crunches and no lifting over5 pounds till i see him again. I had the new buckle band put in/ Dr schmitt in bham did it. i had no sitches inside...i am sure after that first fill we will be screaming to be able like we can at the present. this is my first form so i also will be looking for some one to help me through these up coming days......good lock