Diane Louise

You have done fantastic! I love reading about everyone's successes because it gives me encouragement to keep following the band rules and keep losing at a slow and steady pase.

Fantastic Coyotegirl!!!! Seeing your success gives hope to so many of us that have just started our journey. Thanks!!! Diane

Hey Kim, I was just banded by Dr. Cobourn on June 23rd so I know what you are going through. I discovered Grilled Vegies on the BBQ and had myself almost convinced that they were delicious. Now I am post op and was going crazy on the liquid part of the diet. About 6 days after surgery and when I was off the Codeine I got really really bad diarrhea. So I put myself on pureed Foods. I know I am braking the rules but I am trying to be very careful and it totally cleared up my problem. Anyway, you will be over this Optifast Diet in a couple of days so hang in there it will be worth it to ensure your liver is less fatty for the surgery. Diane

All the best for tomorrow CanadaSunshine. Dr.Cobourn is very nice and very good at what he does so you are in good hands. I had my surgery on June 23rd and have done great. The first weekend was the toughest and now I am just a little sore at my port site. How long are you staying in town after the surgery?

I am one week post op and my port is the only thing that is really bothering me (besides the loose stools I have been having). The other night I felt something move when I bent down and now I can really feel it just under the big incision.

Hi All. I am new here. I was banded June 23rd by Dr. Cobourn in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. My start weight was 257lbs. My immediate pre-op weight was 239lbs after 2 weeks on Optifast. Now my weight is around 234lbs since I am on fluids only. The pain/discomfort was pretty bad over the weekend but then got better. Now it is the port incision site that hurts the most. The gas has been there but not unbearable. Mostly I am not hungry but there are definitely times where I am craving food. That's really it for now. My 6 month old pup Mindy just had her spaying done yesterday so we are here together on the couch recovering.