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Welcome Mudbug! It looks like the Dec 19th bandsters are right about the same place when it comes to weight loss. I know that I don't want to lose wt too fast and have a lot of loose skin, but at the same time my vanity wants to be thin immediately!! I guess I can never be happy!!

Hello Mississippi bandsters!! I was banded 12/19/08 and have my first post-op appt 1/26 and hope to get my first fill then. I can't imagine what that will feel like, but I am ready for some restriction!! Once my swelling went down after surgery I have not had any restriction and I am not losing much weight. I have to learn to be more patient with this entire process!!

Hello all 12/19/08 bandsters!! I doing good. My postop MD visit will be 1/26 and I hope to get my first fill at that time. I had restriction until the swelling went down after surgery, but none now that I can tell. I went back to work 1/5, my online class resumed 1/6, and haven't had must time to post. I haven't lost any weight this past week, only 15 pounds total. I spoke with the nurse from MD office and she said that was in line with what they expect immediately post op, but I was hoping for more!!

Hope everyone had a good Christmas. I was pleasantly surprised that I was not tempted by everything that was on the table! I did have a spoon of dressing at lunch and then a spoon of sweet potato at dinner, and it tasted sooooo good!

Hello everyone! I was banded on the 19th and have not had any problems, other than a pocket of gas in my left shoulder that will NOT go away!! I am on full liquids now, and am doing ok, no real hunger but I am having food cravings....I would give a Kings ransom for some garlic toast! Is that bizarre or what!! Is this common? How long do these last? I also have question about feeling full...do you actually have a full feeling, or just don't feel hungry? I am not hungry, but don't really have the full feeling we are all used to. I thought I was up to shopping yesterday....WRONG!! I made it to the first store, made my purchase, and came home. I guess I will send my hubby to purchase gift cards today! I really thought I knew what to expect after surgery, but it seems that there is a new question with every day. Even with that, I think this is the best thing I have done for myself in years!! Merry Christmas everyone!!:thumbup: Mary

Southe1010, How are you? I was banded on 19th and am doing OK. It is suprising the difference in post op orders from docs. Mine said the only limitation we had was if it hurts don't do it!! Of course, I am taking it easy. Thought I was up to shopping yesterday so decided to finish some last minute Xmas, WRONG!!! I made it to the first store, stood in line for my purchase, and decided I might not be doing that good! I am still having trouble with gas pains in left shoulder...will be glad when that leaves! Also, I am having a "craving" as I did while pregnant!!:thumbup: I would give anything for some garlic toast!! Is that bizarre or what? I know I won't give into that, but I wonder how long before that goes away. Has anyone else experienced this???

Hello All! I am so glad to be able to say that I am now 2 days post op and everything is going great. I am having a bit of gas pains in my left shoulder, but other that that it has been a breeze. Still on Clear liquids for today, then get to start full liquids tomorrow. All 19th bandsters please post and lets keep in touch.

Jewel, Glad to here that you are doing so good. I received my band on the 19th also and am having no problems to speak of. We will have to keep in touch and compare progress!:tounge_smile: Mary N.

Hello All!! Today was the day!! My band was placed this AM, back home by 330PM and I am feeling great. I have been dozing, sipping fluids, and walking. The pain in my shoulder seems to have left so now I just have a tender tummy. YEA!!!! I am so glad to be banded.