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My mom, boyfriend and family have given me compliments but, I too am waiting for someone who doesn't know about the surgery give me a compliment. In the past, I always had to hit the 40 lb mark before anyone noticed.

I lost 13 lbs on the 2wk pre-op diet.

I did a 2 wk Optifast diet. I think the pre and post op diet depends on the surgeon. What kind of Healthwise products did you have to take before surgery? I'm curious.

I'm having the same problem. If I skip a snack, I get sooo hungry I can't control my eating. It's a struggle but, I'm trying to learn to eat slowly. Lanette, When were you banded? Congrats on the 44lbs. That's awesome.

This has been a SLOOOOOOWWW process. I've lost 25 lbs since 04/01/09, including my pre-op liquid diet. I'm averaging about 3-5 lbs a month!!! Yes, I did think I would be losing faster. I did think I'd be under 200 a month ago. I'm trying to concentrate on the progress I have made. As they sayl, the slower you lose it the more likely it is to stay off. Hopefully, once I get to my "sweet spot" I'll start losing faster. I'm just looking to lose the 1-2 lbs per week I was expecting. May the weightloss fairy be good to all of us!!!

Plus my 25 = 442!!!!

My hair started shedding about 2wks after the surgery. I am now about 3 mos post op and at the "height". I hope it will taper off soon. I'm convinced it's from the anesthesia. I've gotten plenty of Protein, Vitamins and Biotin daily. Biotin is supposed to help w/ hair loss. Who knows if my hair loss would have been worse if I weren't taking it. No one except me has noticed yet. My recommendation is get enough protein, take your vitamins and try not to worry. Stress could make it worse. Good luck!

I had my first sliming and PB episode yesterday with chicken breast. I guess it was to dry or I ate to much. YUCK!!!!

Congrats!!! Keep it up!:grouphug:

My doc had me on liquid for a week after my fill. So, I had cream soups, SF pudding, SF popsicles and protein shakes.

I was banded a shortly before you on 04/14/09. I lost about 13 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet and about 11 lbs since the surgery which included a week of liquid post op and a week of liquid after my first fill. I try to focus on the 24 lbs lost so far and the fact that my clothes are fitting better until I hit my "sweet spot" and get to MY perfect restriction zone. I know I could and should be exercising more. I just feel sooooo tired since the surgery. I have very little energy. Don't give up. Keep working at it!! We can do it.

I did it again!!!! I still don't know if it was because it's chicken and to dry or did I eat to fast????? I had chicken at lunch w/ no problem but, it wasn't as dry.

I'm about six wks post surgery. I still feel extremely tired all the time. It's driving me crazy. I also took several naps in days following surgery. I've been taking a multi-vitamin and biotin. I hope it'll get better soon. You're definetly not alone.

I had my first fill on Tues 05/26/09. Ever since then, my port is tilted. I can fill the top edge of it poking outward. I used to be completely flat under my skin. Has anyone else had this? Is it starting to flip????

Anyone? Anyone?

Jlray, I like that Si se puede attitude!!! You go chica!

How many with band are using diet aides like appetite suppressants, Alli, Slim Shots... with the band? Especially before hitting your "sweet spot".

Congrats on your loss! Thanks for spreading your cheer around!!! I think your slightly above average although everyone is different. I'm about six weeks post op and have lost 22 lbs. I'm probably slightly below average. : ( I actually re-gained a 3 lbs before my first fill. I had my first fill 3 days ago on 05/26/09 and feel like I'm back on track. I've lost the lbs I regained plus one! I'm not anywhere close to my sweet spot but, hope to be well on my way.

I was banded on 04/14/09. I had my first fill TODAY. I've lost 19 lbs from my pre-op diet weight to this morning. I wish I would've lost more weight but, the last few weeks, while in bandster's hell, I've been hungry all the time and pretty much eating the same as before the surgery. My main concern was trying to keep from gaining. I'm on the liquid diet again for 1wk. I hope this will get the scale moving back in the right direction and pray for some restriction.

What causes erosion? Was reading a post on here, talking about puking up blood and almost dying...kinda freaking me out!!!

I went back to work after a week. I have a desk job. The first day back was alittle rough. I guess the sititng staight up put pressure on my incisions. I wished I had taken off two week instead but, it didn't kill me.

Happy Mother's Day Hot Mammas!!!:tt2:

Congrats to all you with shopping successes!!!!!

Congrats on your surgery date Sue! I lost about 12 lbs on the pre-op diet! I completely understand about the nervous / excited feeling. I felt the same way! Good luck and we'll be seeing you on the post-op board soon!

I had Opifast (TX) and I liked the taste. I would add a sweet n' low and flavors like cinnamon, vanilla extract.... You do have to purchase it form a doctor though.