Ms Yo

Dear "gone4ever", Thanks so much for the advice, which I will most definitely follow, and thank you for the words of encouragement. I greatly appreciate it!!! Ms. Yo Starting weight: 226.5 lbs // Goal Weight: 150 lbs:thumbup: Pre-Op weight: 218 lbs 11 days post-op weight: 212 lbs:tt2:

Hi, I'm "Yo" and I was "banded" on June 16, 2009. I have lost only 6 lbs since my surgery 11 dys ago, and 8.5 lbs pre-op. So, my total weight loss is 14.5 lbs thus far. I did not have staples though, and my first follow-up appointment with my surgeon is on July 30, 2009. I am assuming I will get my first "fill" at that time. I am very excited about reaching my goal weight and MAINTAINING it for the first time in my life! I'm reaching out because I too would like to have a "lap band" buddy/mentor. I have kept this very confidential and I'm not discussing it with many people at all. I would like to have someone who is "banded" to interact with on a daily basis. My only "problem" right now is the constant PAIN in my left shoulder, which radiates down my arm and up into my neck. I'm just hoping the pain leaves before I return to work on Monday, June 29th. Starting Weight: 226.5 lbs // Goal Weight: 150 lbs:thumbup: Weight day before surgery: 218 lbs Weight 11 days after surgery: 212 lbs

Hello fellow bandsters. I'm "Yo" and I was banded on June 16, 2009. I lost 8.5 lbs on the 2 week pre-op diet and I've lost 6 lbs post-op. So, a total of 14.5 lbs. I'm having difficulty getting the recommended amount of protein each day. I do have the protein shakes and they taste fine, I just can't drink the whole glass at one time. This is my first time "reaching out" to fellow "lap-banders".......I've been in agonizing PAIN of my left shoulder since my procedure!!!! I'm scheduled to return to work on Monday, June 29th and I truly hope I'll be able to perform my duties. I've been applying a mentholated ointment and heating pad to help resolve my pain. Is there anyone out there who was recently "banded" who has had this type of excruciating pain? What did you do to help resolve it? Is a 6 lb weight loss with-in a "good" range for 11 days post-op??