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Congrats SoCal! I'm glad everything is working out. Have you lost 80 lbs. in a month? It seems pretty impossible, but that's what your ticker says, so I thought I'd ask. :thumbup: I got my first fill this past week too (the 22nd). I was ready for it. I've had one stuck incident since and that was due to not paying attention and distractions while eating. I swallowed peas whole. I was upset that it happened at first, but now I'm glad. I regurgitated it up and learned a lesson. PAY ATTENTION! :thumbup: I had my surgery 11/25 in La Jolla and was starting to feel like my old self again. I didn't want to feel like my old self and never want to again, so I was ready for my fill. I'm ready to spark my weight loss again and continue on this journey. Before my fill I was almost able to eat like I could pre-op. Not good. I have 3 cc's in my 10 cc band and I'm already looking forward a month to my next fill. :thumbup:

There is a chance that you are going to have loose skin and that is something that a lot of people that get to their goal weight after being obese, have to face. There is a plastic surgery section on this site where such issues are disscused. My thing is don't let the possibility of loose skin keep you from getting banded. This is not like gastric bypass, so you won't lose the weight so fast that your skin can't keep up (odds are). I'm sure I'm going to have droopy breasts, saggy arms, and loose skin around my tummy and I'm 25 years old, but the goal is to get thin and healthy. If you lose weight with or without the band, loose skin is possible. *Make sure to include exercise as a part of your life because it will help to keep the skin taught. Also, stay hydrated. :thumbup:

Whoa! You are able to have bread already! I'm not allowed to have bread or Pasta until six weeks out or later. I'll barely be on solid foods by week three. I'm glad it went down ok. By the way, the sandwich and chips may sound bad because you will eat less once you're at your sweet spot, but a 6" Subway sandwich (which I'm guessing you had) is not bad if you chose a low calorie option. I lost quite of bit of weight a while before surgery by exercising and eating the low cal sub sandwiches. Don't be yourself up over this misstep. I'd stay away from the chips though. :wink2:

Excited - Who is your surgeon? I also live in SD and was banded by Dr. Bhoyrul in La Jolla. I saw him and my nutritionist today and was told that I could start mushies and I was banded 11/25. I'll only have to do mushies through the weekend and can start soft foods, like fish, on Monday. I would definitely double check if I were you, but of course your doctor's orders are what's best for you.

I'm defiitely not having enough, but I'm trying. I think a lot of it's in my head and I'm trying not to overindulge (ridiculous, right?), but I also have a problem drinking in general. Before getting banded I didn't drink much and would often get sick and dehydrated. I passed on at the beach on Labor Day because of it. My doctor knows all about my issue and I see my him and my nutritionist tomorrow. So, since I have never been a big drinker due to my lack of a thirsty sense, it's difficult to make myself drink now. I'm working on it big time today cause I feel like crap and have to go back to work next week. Thanks for the advice though. I'll try and continue sipping. :sad:

I was banded 11/25 and am experiencing port pain like the rest of you. I expected it since I have been reading posts on this site for well over a month now, but it still sucks. I started a liquid diet 9 days before my surgery, even though my surgeon only asked me to start 5 days prior, because I wanted to make sure to shrink my liver as well as possible. I will be on full liquids after this Friday (hopefully) when I see my nutritionist and surgeon. I don't expect solids for another 3 weeks or so. I'm feel pretty down and lack any energy because I can't get a lot of liquid down. I know I need more protien (at least 60 grams) and I'm getting around 20 a day. I proabably have around 200 calories a day. I'm looking forward to mushies to say the least. :sad: Check out my blog (by clicking on the link below) for more info on my pre and post surgery journey. :wub:

10 months! I want to be you when I grow up. LOL! :smile: You look great and I'm sure you feel the same. Congratulations! You're an inspiration. :tongue:

I 2nd the therapist idea. I have been seeing a therapist since before I got banded as well, and it has been a big help. She's banded as well so that's nice, but the biggest help is being able to figure out why I do the things I do (i.e. overeat). I know that when I start doing well I sabotage myself and it sounds like you do the same. I firmly believe that talking it out is the only way to figure it out. The band is not a cure all (as you know). You have to figure out what makes you eat and why you're overweight in order to keep from defeating the band or not being all in on this process. I know you can do this! Just be patient and talk it out.

I was banded 11/25 and know exactky how you're feeling. We are definitely November Bandsters and on our way to achieving successful and lasting weight loss. :smile: Wow! Just typing that was a bit surreal. I'll say good luck even though it sounds like you're in control and don't really need it. :tongue: Enjoy your liquids! I know I am. LOL!

My nutritionist and surgeon have me on clear liquids only for the first week or so. I'm six days out right now. My mom is helping me out with my Soups by heating my broth on the stove and adding carrots, onion, celery, green pepper, and seasoning. She strains everything out before serving it, but it adds a lot of flavor. I was also told to have protien shakes, so I'm having those along with sugar free popsicles, sugar free JELL-O, Water and Crystal Light (all also ok). Try not to do anything that your doctor doesn't recommend. Remember that you're healing and you don't want to do anything that will hurt you. We'll be healed and chewing food in no time.

My first consult was 9/25 and I'm getting banded 11/25. My initial surgery date was 11/11, but I was supposed to go to NY for vacation in the beginning of November, so I pushed it back. I have Anthem BCBS.

I just have to say that you have great style and you really know how to use a belt. Love it! You look so good and have definitely made me feel better about my journey. I'm excited and ready, but I started my pre-op liquid diet and am feeling a little down. Seeing you looking the way that you made me smile and reminded me why I am doing this. :w00t: