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Since being banded, things have been up and down for me. The up is loosing weight and feeling great, and the downs are being able to eat real food and gaining a few pounds. It would be different if I were eating all the bad foods, but I would think having 2 protein shakes a day and fish and vegetable will help me maintain and loose the weight but for some reason I happen to gain 3 pounds within 3 weeks; Not the direction I wanted to go! Anyway had my first fill 3 days ago and I feel absolutely no restriction so I will be going back tomorrow for another fill. I want to begin this journey ASAP because I still have the goal to loose about 25 pounds before Christmas. Anyway wish me luck because I am starting to loose patience and motivation, but once I head back to the gym… I’m sure I will feel better. Thanks for the well wishes :wink:

Since being banded, things have been up and down for me. The up is loosing weight and feeling great, and the downs are being able to eat real food and gaining a few pounds. It would be different if I were eating all the bad foods, but I would think having 2 protein shakes a day and fish and vegetable will help me maintain and loose the weight but for some reason I happen to gain 3 pounds within 3 weeks; Not the direction I wanted to go! Anyway had my first fill 3 days ago and I feel absolutely no restriction so I will be going back tomorrow for another fill. I want to begin this journey ASAP because I still have the goal to loose about 25 pounds before Christmas. Anyway wish me luck because I am starting to loose patience and motivation, but once I head back to the gym… I’m sure I will feel better. Thanks for the well wishes :huh2:

So I finally went through the banding process... and it was not as bad as I thought. The worst part was waiting in the hospital until it was your turn to be called in for surgery. My surgeon, Adam came in and after seeing him there... I felt better about the whole thing. Its been 5 days since my surgery and I cant wait for my follow-up to get me on the right level. I still feel some pain but its not as bad of a pain as I originally thought it would be. The worst part is not being able to do anything except for lay around and walk when I have the energy to. I need to get the next phase where I can go back to eating solids becuase I am already sick of these protein drinks, water and popsicles. Hope all those recently banded are doing well, and those in line to be banded, it will be well worth it because the thought of a new life is ahead of you.

So I finally went through the banding process... and it was not as bad as I thought. The worst part was waiting in the hospital until it was your turn to be called in for surgery. My surgeon, Adam came in and after seeing him there... I felt better about the whole thing. Its been 5 days since my surgery and I cant wait for my follow-up to get me on the right level. I still feel some pain but its not as bad of a pain as I originally thought it would be. The worst part is not being able to do anything except for lay around and walk when I have the energy to. I need to get the next phase where I can go back to eating solids becuase I am already sick of these protein drinks, water and popsicles. Hope all those recently banded are doing well, and those in line to be banded, it will be well worth it because the thought of a new life is ahead of you.

It is exactly 1 week before my surgery on Sept 3rd. I am still on my UNJURY protein shakes which have helped me loose weight... and I am hoping to loose about 15 more pounds prior to surgery so wish me luck! So far only 1 of my closest friend knows and I plan on keeping it that way. I went to a pre surgery workshop yesterday which helped me in understanding the whole surgery procedure and I can honestly say 'I CANT WAIT TO GET BANDED' the wait is killing me. Good luck to everyone else who is banded or on the journey to being banded. This is a crazy weekend for me becuase I am moving from one apartment to another, and hoping to have everything moved and situated prior to my surgery... can I say stress much. Good luck :laugh: "Sharing is caring"

It is exactly 1 week before my surgery on Sept 3rd. I am still on my UNJURY protein shakes which have helped me loose weight... and I am hoping to loose about 15 more pounds prior to surgery so wish me luck! So far only 1 of my closest friend knows and I plan on keeping it that way. I went to a pre surgery workshop yesterday which helped me in understanding the whole surgery procedure and I can honestly say 'I CANT WAIT TO GET BANDED' the wait is killing me. Good luck to everyone else who is banded or on the journey to being banded. This is a crazy weekend for me becuase I am moving from one apartment to another, and hoping to have everything moved and situated prior to my surgery... can I say stress much. Good luck :thumbup: "Sharing is caring"

Thank you for the words of understanding. I as of yesterday told one of my closest friends, and luckily I already feel support from her; I think that may also be because her cousin was banded last year, and with knowing someone who has gone through and have lost weight, she understands and is happy for me. she is also one of those friends that the many years that I have been trying to loose weight she has been there with me with her skinny self. she's skinny and still tries to loose weight. hot mess...lol. I honestly do not plan on telling anyone, not even my mother and my sisters... but that is mainly becuase I live very independently and have alway done things for myself. Maybe in the future when I am comfortable with it, I will be able to let them all know what life has been life since being banded. Good luck on getting a great surgery date. I was anxious when it came to getting a surgery date.

So My appointment has been scheduled for September 3rd. I am excited as I am nervous. I can't wait to start a new lifestyle, make changes and stick to it. I have made life changes, but I naturally seem to fall off track. The hardest part will be trying to deal with my everyday life around friends. I have always been the party girl, the girl who enjoys going out and hanging with friends. But I want to spend a few weeks alone, just dealing with this change of life and pacing my self becuae this is one of the largest decisions I have made. The Unfortunate part is trying to find a way to let my family and friends know that I have this type of surgery. Is it bad that I have already started having dreams of looking fit, seeing old friends and them not being able to recognize me; and of course the constant question of how I lost the weight. Anyway I need to get through this week and stay away from the chicken wings becuase next week is going to be the hardest because I will start my pre-op Diet. aka... LIQUID DIET. Hopefully having this blog will help me to pace my self, as well as have a place to vent... until I am ready to let my friends and family know what I am going through. Wish me Luck!!! :frown:

Thank you :thumbup:... I totally appreciate the boost. it really helps. Hopefuly right after I have my surgery next week, I'll be able to put up some before pictures and track my progress. I'm excited to be joining the bandsters real soon :sad:

It took me maybe 2 months. I think it went pretty quick for me becuase I told my Primary Care physician which then put it in her mind that she will then need to approve the surgery. I went to a Lab Band session and signed up to meet with one of the surgeons... and from there things went pretty quick mainly becuase they have a checklist for you and they help you get things done especially when you do let them know ahead of time that you want to do it as soon as possible. My last to do list was to go to the psychologist, and once that appointment was booked, the surgeon called me and gave me a few dates, and of course I took the closest date. What are you planning on doing to loose to 10% body weight.

I am on the 10 day liquid diet, drinking the UNJURY protein Shakes... I drink it with my soy milk which gives me even more protein. I started my Actual pre-op diet on the 23rd and I have been fine... I feel like I have more enery and have already lost about 6 pounds since Sunday. I tend to use the sugar free popsicles and jello to hold me up, but I've been really good with my protein shakes which I have one for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My surgery dates is Sept 3, and I am very excited and can't wait to get started with a banded life. Good luck with your journey, hopefully we can find a way to support each other.

I started my Liquid Diet Yesterday (8/17/09) So far I am fine, but it is also starting to show me that I didnt have an easting disorder, I was just a bored eater who ejoyed foods from different places, as well as of course enjoyed cooking and had portion control issues. Yesterday I sipped on crystal light most of the day, and had a few sugar free popsicals during the day, and ended the night with a serving of Jello. Today I have had crystal light and wil be having some jello shortly. I have to keep focused and always have my goal in mind so it doesnt push me off track. Although I was told to start my diet on the 23rd of this month, I felt I might as well give myself a headstart since I had gained some weight since my last weigh in. I am excited but nervous becuase I want to do everything almost right. The challenge has begun and I plan on challenging myself to stay away from the stuff that I know is not good for me. As stewie from Family Guy would say, "Victory is Mine!" as my day continues, I plan on keeping busy to keep me from cheating. Yay me!:thumbup:

I started my Liquid Diet Yesterday (8/17/09) So far I am fine, but it is also starting to show me that I didnt have an easting disorder, I was just a bored eater who ejoyed foods from different places, as well as of course enjoyed cooking and had portion control issues. Yesterday I sipped on crystal light most of the day, and had a few sugar free popsicals during the day, and ended the night with a serving of Jello. Today I have had crystal light and wil be having some jello shortly. I have to keep focused and always have my goal in mind so it doesnt push me off track. Although I was told to start my diet on the 23rd of this month, I felt I might as well give myself a headstart since I had gained some weight since my last weigh in. I am excited but nervous becuase I want to do everything almost right. The challenge has begun and I plan on challenging myself to stay away from the stuff that I know is not good for me. As stewie from Family Guy would say, "Victory is Mine!" as my day continues, I plan on keeping busy to keep me from cheating. Yay me!

So My appointment has been scheduled for September 3rd. I am excited as I am nervous. I can't wait to start a new lifestyle, make changes and stick to it. I have made life changes, but I naturally seem to fall off track. The hardest part will be trying to deal with my everyday life around friends. I have always been the party girl, the girl who enjoys going out and hanging with friends. But I want to spend a few weeks alone, just dealing with this change of life and pacing my self becuae this is one of the largest decisions I have made. The Unfortunate part is trying to find a way to let my family and friends know that I have this type of surgery. Is it bad that I have already started having dreams of looking fit, seeing old friends and them not being able to recognize me; and of course the constant question of how I lost the weight. Anyway I need to get through this week and stay away from the chicken wings becuase next week is going to be the hardest because I will start my pre-op Diet. aka... LIQUID DIET. Hopefully having this blog will help me to pace my self, as well as have a place to vent... until I am ready to let my friends and family know what I am going through. Wish me Luck!!! :thumbup: