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I'm in shooting for at least 10 lbs!!!!

Mine is on the left side of my abdomen about 2 fingerwidths below my large incision.

Hello everyone I have to do some traveling in November and wwas wondering has anyone flew southwest airlines lately. I wear a size 26w (down from a 32) and was sondering if I possibly needed to purchase another seat. I'm sooo nervous and hoping that I will lose another 20lbs by then. HELP HELP HELP!!:thumbup:

Banded June 7th had a 1/2cc fill August 2nd. Usually its around 4-8 wks post op

Hi I'm from Montgomery, Al and I'm a RN! Banded on June 7th down 50+ lbs and feeling good. :thumbup:

You're doing fine, I'm almost 4 months out and am only down 50 lbs. I was soo upset and my doctor said T u are losing about 10-15 per month HOW MUCH DO U EXPECT TO LOSE!!! And then he said if u wanted to lose that quickly than maybe u should of had gastric bypass. After letting that marinate for a minute I thought u know he is RIGHT. We want it to come off so quickly but we gain it slowly. I'm gonna get that book that Karen suggested. Who's the author? You will be fine keep me updated...Remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!

I was taken off my blood pressure meds a month post op. I was banded in June. It really depends on the etiology mine was weight induced if I gained weight my pressure went up if I loose weight then my pressure dropped so since im losing my pressure is dropping. Hope that helps

Hi everyone I was banded on June 7th and had my first fill of 1/2 cc on August 9th. I have some restriction and when I eat too much I vomit. I have lost a total of 48lbs but I am at a standstill now. I find that I can eat certain things that I feel I shouldn't be able to. I can eat at 12noon 5 wendy's nuggets and half of a baked potato and it will last all day until around 6 or 7pm. I just feel its alot to eat but I am still losing weight. PLEASE HELP I NEED SOME ENCOURAGEMENT!!

You all are soo right and thanks for the input. I HAVE GOT TO CHANGE THOSE NASTY HABITS!! I just needed a little boost, no more wendy's and I went and purchased some lean cusines and vegetables today that I can tolerate fairly well. We'll see how this goes....I have to remind myself that this is a process and takes time. I just like to hear from people that can relate and understand what i'm going through!! Thanks again Tab:thumbup:

Hi I'm having the same problem in my port area. No pain just swelling. Its abnormal looking and a lil scary. I keep touching it and I can feel the port just hope it hasn't flipped I go to the doc monday so I will see what he says. I was banded June 7th

Shake it off and start back over. Put this behind u and move forward. 2moro force urself to exercise and drink plenty of water. And u did keep ur calorie count down so that was good!!!! SMILE

Hello everyone I was banded on Monday June 7th and although I thought by day 3 this was a bad mistake on yesterday day 5 I felt much better. The surgery was easy, some pain at the incision sites but this shoulder pain is kicking my butt:thumbdown:. Day 1..... I vomitted 2x and was barely able to keep anything down. Day 2.....My shoulder wouldn't stop hurting, then came the gas and I threw up a bunch of mucus everytime I tried to take the lorab elixir. Day 3...... starting to regret the surgery but then I got on my blackberry while laying down and came across this site and I am so HAPPY!!! After 30 mins. browsing this site I was able to understand everything that was going on with me. I signed up months ago but never took the time to actually tour and read the site. Anywho....on day three I was able to get down a popsicle without spitting, vomiting, or getting a whole lot of gas and I was able to sip on some water later. Day 4 I was able to sip a little more, take my vitamins and buy some GAS-X!!!! This really helped I was up all nite on day 4 with gas and also diarrhea. On day 5 I finally felt some PROGRESSION! Yesterday I went to walmart and did some shopping the walking really pushed the gas out of me! lol:thumbup: I had a small nout of diarrhea but I was able to handle it. I bought some crushed ice from Sonic and poured some crystal light on top of it (just enough for the flavor) and ate the ice slowly about 1/2 cup and it stayed down! What I have learned... I use the gas-x and it helps but I now know that I have to walk to keep the gas moving.....sipping helps prevent gas....if i'm hungry or too full my shoulder hurts so I will need to time my meals (a schedule is a must have)....... so for me the verdict is still out but I go to my doctor on tomrrow so we will see how my first post op goes! I am so happy to have revisited this site it is truly helpful and I want to thank everyone that has posted something on here because this forum has a wealth of information!!:(

Samantha how was your appt.? Thanks Melissa for the info about the fruit juice I will try it! Shiloh are u allergic to the corset? I hope this is taken care of. CONGRATS LADIES ON OUR WEIGHTLOSS AND THE BEGINNING OF A LIFESTYLE CHANGE:wub:

Hi ladies I went to my 1 week post-op and Ilost 15lbs, my doc removed all the steri strips from my wounds and they all were healed:thumbup:. He said that everything looked great and that I could start on a full liquid and incorporate mashed potatoes, grits, oatmeal, pudding and apple sauce. Next week I will be on a mush diet. So far I feel great I went walking and it relieved so much of my gas and I felt so much better. I took three small bites of grits and was full so I guess I am getting some restriction. I noticed yesterday that I could drink more without as much sipping and my gas was down alot (walking & gas x) but I didnt really fill full and I took in about 12oz fluids only on yesterday and today I added the grits and they had me stuffed so I could barely drink anything today. Any pointers on what to do? All in all I am pleased with my surgery now!

Hey I have 200 to lose also. Got banded June 7th!! Hang in there chick you got this, with prayer and dedication:wub: I feel we all will be true success stories!!!!

Thanks for the replys lets try and keep each other motivated because LORD knows I need some help!!!!