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Hi and welcome...I was banded on march 19th by Dr. Enochs and am so excited about my decision and looking forward to the new me. I am from Goldsboro, NC.

Hey Lynn, how are you? I had my post op appointment today as well, down 7lbs since surgery. I was not eating enough so he moved me to mushies, 80-100 grams of Protein, 80-100 oz of Water, and 800-1000 calories. I go back in two weeks. I had 2 ounces of refried Beans for dinner and was so freakin full....had been feeling so normal was wondering if I really had the band..lol so that's what it took to feel it? So loving that feeling of getting full fast:thumbup: Email me so we can chat more barbarabachi@yahoo.com

Hello, was just wondering if anyone had an increase on the scale when you started full liquids. I had been losing around a pound a day until I added soup....will it even out and I start losing again? Still only consuming around 600 cals a day. Surgery was March 19th. Thanks for your input.

Do not get me wrong, I never expected to keep losing a pound a day, maybe I was not very clear on my post. I have been on many, many diets over the years and know how it works. Was just surprised to see the scale go up 2 pounds over night but should not have gotten alarmed, I pushed my water and it went back down:thumbup:. My concern was that I was still doing full liquids and had forgotten briefly how my body holds on to water but it is making mindful of my sodium intake.

Hello, I am 41 and will be turning 42 in july and I plan to start trying to get pregnant summer of 2011. This is my second marriage for me and my husband and he does not have any children either, also that was one of the reasons for me getting banded as well. Band date March 19, 2010. Wishing us all blessings and healthy babies!!!!

I am sure it will, but it was nice seeing the scale move down every morning when I got on it. Oh well, I am still excited and feel better and more energetic everyday:thumbup:.

Hi, I was banded on March 19th and have just moved to full liquids...YAY for me!! I can honestly say that my experience has been awesome, I was very sore and port site hurt a little but i tried to ignore it and literally walk thru it. Went to the beach the sunday after surgery and walk a total of 2 1/2 miles while I was there and it really helped a lot with my healing I believe. I went back to work on day 7 and worked a full day with lots of energy ( I am a cosmetologist) . Lost 7 pounds pre-op and 10 pounds since surgery. Good Luck to all!!!

Hey Lynn what time is your appt. next thursday, mine is at 12:30?

Yes I am walking pretty good, did a 2 mile stroll on the beach yesterday and about an hour later my port was sore and hurting a little, I took some tylenol and I am much better. I feel even better today then yesterday. How much have you lost so far or are you staying away from the scales. I weighed today and it is down 6 pounds since surgery day, I am ready for my soup and protein shake on friday.

Congratulations to you...My post op appt is next thurs April 1st and day 3 was pretty good just gassy. I took the loratab up until sunday morning and then regular tylenol around 2:30 on sunday. Did not take any meds on monday nor today, feeling Great and thin today...lol I am getting ready to go for a 2 mile walk on the beach in a bit (decided to get away for recovery) but will be back to work on thursday.

It is normal to be stressed but trust me you will be fine, stay positive. I had my surgery on last friday March 19th and it was amazing, was rolled into the operating room at 10:50am and was discharged at 4:15. I was very sore and gassy but as soon as i got home I walked around my house for a little exercise, I took my loratab every 4 hours up until yesterday morning and have not taken any since. Around 2:30 yesterday I took liquid tylenol but nothing today at all, however I did take some milk of magnesia a little while ago so things can start moving along. Now I am at the beach for a few days to finish recovering. Hang in there! When it was over I did thank God for waking me up

Dr. Enochs did my surgery on March 19th 2010 and it was a great experience, he performed the SIL (Single Lap Band Procedure) through my navel and it's so amazing how far technology has come.

Had a relative good night's sleep...Meds are working for slight pain, working to wean myself off the prescription...not feeling hungry at all...just a little gas discomfort, but other than that I am feeling great...off to the beach to recoup for a few days!!!

Hello all, I was banded on yesterday and it was awesome. I went to surgery at 10:50am and was discharged at 4:15. Dr. Enoch did the SIL (single lapband incision) everything went so smooth. We stopped to wal-greens to get my liquid loratab...when I got home I walked around my house for a little exercise. Just sore and a little gassy, I take my pain meds every 4 hours like clock work it really helps. I am not hungry that is so amazing to me. Doc put a 10cc band in not sure how much fluid but I know he put a little to keep the port line straight. Well don't let me bore yall, going for a ride in a little bit. First day of spring and it is beautiful here in NC.

Congratulations my day is friday too march 19th yay for us...keep me posted on your progress.

I too had my last suppers several times and I see that it is completely normal. I started weight watchers after my initial consult on Jan 13th and by the time I was approved on Feb 23rd I had lost 8 lbs..soon as I was approved the eating of whatever I wanted started but thankfully I was scheduled for surgery on March 19th, after my results appt on march 9th and surgery was scheduled I started my low carb diet and have lost 5 lbs already. My point is by the time I had eaten so much of what I wanted I was really tired of food the only thing that happen during the first 3 days of low carbing it I had a terrible headache (guess my body went thru withdrawels but I am all good now. Five more days and I will be in band land:) Congratulations to all of us!!!!!

Wow...I really enjoyed reading your post, Congratulations on your progress. I will be banded on march 19th 2010 and I will be so excited to be in the land of the banded..lol have fun in Italy My husband and I went there in 2008 for a 12 night mediterranean cruise oh what fun.

Fyi..I love ready your post and no it is not a guy thing. I have gained and lost weight so many times its not funny however, I used to wear a 10 then lost weight and went to a 9 then gain went to a 9 1/2....glad i never went back to a 10. LOL!

Hi, I will be banded on march 19th and I was told immediately after surgery to do Isopure from GNC, its protein Water in addition to crystal light and sugarfree popsicles also broth this will give you energy and help you to heal faster. For my Protein powder I like Jillian michaels vanilla and body fortress whey protein from walmart also protein shots from walmart are pretty tasty to me. Hope this helps!!!