mikeinmississippi

Hello everyone. I was banded on 10/22/2008. Since that time, I have dropped from 351 down to 310. I'm feeling great and people are telling me how much younger I look. I have a bit of excess skin around my belly. I'm sure others out there are in the same situation. I'm not read for a tummy tuck. My question...has anyone found a good way to tone up? Any particular types of exercises? I could sure use some advice.

I'd check with the doctor, but from what you're saying, you're experiencing all of the regular post-operative symptoms. I still have a LOT of gas and my surgery was on 22 October. Just take it EASY EASY on the foods you eat...stick to the diet you have been given. This is most important. I know that liquids and soups get boring, but it is just temporary.

Thanks to everyone for their responses. I got some valuable insight from almost every response. For me, this has just been a minor bump in the road on my ultimate journey. Thanks again, everyone!:rolleyes2:

Since my surgery on 22 OCtober, I have lost about 25 pounds. BUT since my first adjustment, which was on 17 November, I have only lost MAYBE 3 pounds. It's almost four weeks now. I don't feel "full" after eating, and matter of fact, I can eat the same amount that I did prior to the surgery. I am scheduled for another adjustment in 10 days. My doctor did say that until the band was properly inflated properly and that since sometimes trial and error was best before the optimum fill level had been reached, that I would see less weight gain. Has ANYONE else had this issue or should I just be patient?

I was banded on the 22nd as well. Today (november 4), I have lost 20 pounds just from the post-surgery diet. I am having major troubles with burping and gas. Also, just today, I had my first blockage. It is a very uncomfortable feeling and causes liquids to "back-up".