temmaddie

Hi, I was banded in Monroeville on august 18th. I am originally from Rockwood. Have you gotten your surgery date yet??

Thanks again, I also see you are doing GREAT with your weight loss. Keep it up!!

Hi everyone, I am new to this. Was looking for a site to get support and talk to others about their experience. I was banded on August 18th. Everything went perfect - not much pain, right back to work, etc. I got my first fill this past Monday. So far I have lost 14 pounds. Now here is what I am worried about. I still feel like I am doing it on my own. Just like I did with any other diet. Which makes me feel like, could I fail at this??? It's scary. I feel like I could still eat as much as I want. Is anyone else feeling this way?? Starting weight was 237. I am now 223.

Ok That does scare me. I didn't go through this to NOT succeed!! I thought they said not to drink because it flushes the food out, and you miss all of the nutrients. Which I know is bad, but nothing about stretching the pouch. I have only done it a few times, but I will try harder!! Thanks!! Oh - I had my surgery in Monroeville, Pa.

Hi, i am pretty new to this, but I will try to answer your questions. I had my surgery on August 18th. Was sore for about four days, had to sleep on back, not on sides. By the 3rd night i finally made it to my side and got a good nights sleep. LOL!! I did not take any pain meds, but I do have a pretty high tolerance. Went back to work on the 5th day, even though they told me I could take a week or two. I can still see my marks from surgery but every day they are getting smaller, and harder to see. Now - the weight loss - this is different for EVERYONE. I have lost 14 pounds so far.

No, he didn't tell me that. I guess I just thought since I was working so hard and eating so little it would come off faster and easier. Thanks for the info. I guess I will just keep doing the best I can. The hardest part for me is still the drinking. I LOVE to drink water all of the time. I still cheat with that sometimes. Is it normal to cheat once in awhile??