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Thank you both for your responses. Please continue to keep me posted...

I'm nervous. I've gained all my pre band weight back then then some. I was thinking about getting the sleeve if my insurance allows me to get it. I HATE the band and regret it. I need all the person experience with the sleeve good and bad...PLEASE any advice.

I'm a patient at BMI. I live in Joliet. I have started a yahoo group so we can all support each other through email if you are interested let me know. I know I need all the support I can get. I'm 4 plus months out and it's going slow...

WOW sounds like me!! I lost 13 pounds pre op was feeling full of energy and not hungry even though the pre op was strict for me. I knew it was only 2 weeks so I got through it. Then I had surgery Aug 25th. Lost an additional 9 pounds that week. Two weeks later haven't lost a pound. I've gained three!! I was 230 when I started and now I'm 211. Was 208 the week after surgery. I'm on soft protein only diet. No veggies, no fruit. No carbs...thinking I have to eat another piece of chicken, or an egg sometimes makes me ill. I'm struggling and when I don't lose and gain..that playes with my self control and wondering can I really do this!! Glad i'm not alone..btw I get my first fill Sept 25th and can't wait!!

First I have to give you a cyber hug!! I was banded Aug 25th. 19 days post op. The first two weeks I was in the what did I do to myself stage. I kept reminding myself that i was in the pain etc stage and this will pass and I won't remember in time. I kinda laughed at myself a lot...thinking wow have I gone through an extreme measure this time to lose weight it better work!! I've tried so many ways to lose weight this time I've lost my mind...lol. Day 14 I can honestly say I was feeling much better...could walk at my normal pace again no more pain meds to sleep. All our Dr's have a different plan for us. For me, as soon as I reach 75% of my goal I can add everything back into my diet...that makes me happy to know this stage isn't forever!!! I have to say it's been nice to have my husband to complain too,but this site has been wonderful. I don't comment to often but I have read a lot. So when you need support email one of us or use the chat feature that helped me too. If you need a friend I'm here we can do this together...hugs!!

Hello Friends, I'm so glad I read this. I got my realize band on August 25th. Pre op I lost 13 pounds, post 9. Total 22 pounds. The 9 pounds was a week after surgery and since then I'm gaining!! This morning came another pound making it 3 pounds now. Doesn't sound like a lot but, I'm eating Protein only and small amounts. Drinking my Water and following the rules my dr gave me. I was in tears this morning. This happens when I diet I hit a wall. I'm thinkig I can't be doing this already!! After reading your comments I feel better. Also, I'm on a birth control to regulate my periods etc so I wonder if I'm retaining water from that. I've only been on them a short time. I get my first fill Sept 25th. Now if what you're telling me that I'll start dropping after then I'm happy to hear that and i'll relax...thank you!!! HUGS!!

I was banded Aug 25th two weeks and one day ago!! Just now I'm feeling like I have energy back. All our Dr's are different. My dr required first three days liquids, then pureed till day 10 now I've started with real solid protein. I lost 22 pounds in three week. Since last week not one pound! I'm hardly eating as well I get full. What I did the first few days was made sure I was getting enough protein in me so that I had my nutrients in me and water. I was dehydrated and felt awful. I ended up buying a protein powder from GNC that had 60 grams of protein in one serving. I thought if I can get my days worth in one meal, I wouldn't stress so much about not eating. We all are different but I'm slowly now getting hunger pains back. The first 10 days I hardly ate a thing. Give it time you'll adjust. As for the not losing weight...I'm trying to not be frustrated but it's like what the heck...next week if I don't lose I'll really be upset...I'm walking and eating right...a friend reminded me I have to do the work now...my band is only a tool...

Hello I'm Michelle and 10 days post op today. Dr Lahmann was my dr. He is so kind and gentle. Id love to start a support group for Dr Lahmann and Joyce patients. This site is great but each Dr has their own protocol and sometimes it's hard to know if you're doing what your own dr would want you to do. If anyone is interested let me know I'll get it started. Hugs, Michelle

Hello, I too was banded on the 25th. I go back to work this Thursday. I'm hoping I'll be ok. I get winded after I shower and weak. I emailed the nurse at my dr's office she said I wasn't getting enough Protein and fluids. It's hard when you're not hungry. Sunday I went and bought a Protein Powder that in one serving it has 60 grams to help me get my nutrients in my system. Taste is good, but I think it's running havoc on my stomach. I'm getting a bit frustrated. I walked my 20 minutes this morning. Rest for a while. Then wanted to go to the store hours later. I was so tired I couldn't shop!!! WHAT The heck!! I got what I needed and had to leave. I was so exhausted from driving there and walking around. I so hope this gets better. Before surgery I had so much energy now, all I want to do is sit or sleep. For pureed foods, since eggs don't have to be pureed lots of different ways to cook them. I've also not pureed my tuna. Tonight I had salmon it was so small of a patty and I couldn't finish it, but it was a variety. 12 grams of protein! So glad to hear that you are doing so well...

I was banded the 25th...how are all of you doing post op now? I've had a few moments of what did i do...the burps are getting stuck and I end up feeling ill and wretching to get them out..this evening I wanted to walk, I got light headed and ill ended the walk and ended up wretching when I got home...I've had two protein shakes today...not really hungry should have a third...I don't want to force myself but I'm so winded and tired...I've been told it gets better with time...