blondensmart

I had my surgery June 17th @ UTSW in Dallas. I would love to talk to some people who are just getting started like me!

I'm not sure how to start a new message, so I just replied to the ones that y'all were doing. I am a newbie. I was banded on June 17, 2009. I have lost 37 pounds from my highest weight, but only 17 since the surgery. The surgery went very well for me, but about five days afterwards I started having severe pain in my upper left abdomen right below my ribs. I also struggled with the liquid diet. I began throwing up about twice a day and gave up. I think that was a terrible idea, so I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT! I'm just trying to be honest about my personal experience. I'm doing well now, and am excited about my future like the rest of you! I think the best thing that happened to me is that when I was getting down in the dumps after my surgery, I happened to be over at my mom's house and saw a picture of when I weighed 272. I already look so much better it's ridiculous! It sort of gave me the boost I needed. I'm really excited to have some people to dicuss everything with! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE! :smile2: