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HELLO LADIES I TO HAVE NOT POSTED IN A WHILE AND AM GLAD TO READ ALL YOUR POSTS. I AM ALSO NOVEMBER WITH SAME STATS THAT IS SLOW WEIGHT LOSS! I GUESS IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE LESS A FAILURE. I AM GLAD THAT IM NOT HUNGRY ALL THE TIME AND THE INCHES HAVE BEEN COMMING OFF IM DOWN A COUPLE OF SIZES. MY LAST FEEL WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE FELT RESTRICTION AND THE FIRST TIME I EVER HAD A STUCK EPISODE !! ALSO I HAVE HAD THE SLIM AND PAIN WOW I MUST SAY ITS NOT GOOD. THE BAND HAS NOW TAUGHT ME TO EAT SLOWER,CHEW,CHEW CHEW OTHERWISE ITS A STUCK EPISODE OR SLIMMING ! PRIOR TO THIS LAST FILL I COULD EAT AND DRINK FLUIDS WITH NO PROBLEM BUT NOW I CANT. I THINK THE PROCESS IS SLOW BUT IT WILL HAPPEN WE JUST HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO CHANGE OUR WAYS OF THINKING AND FIND WHAT WORKS FOR EACH ONE OF US. WE MUST CONTINUE TO BUY AND EAT THE RIGHT FOODS AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER SO GOOD LUCK AND CONTINUE TO POST IT INSPIRES ME THAT I AM NOT ALONE..

Hi November bandsters I havent posted for a while either but glad to see the november bandsters r back! Well my surg was 11/03/10 and have lost 21 lbs its been slow but im still learning to eat and deal with what works I read about eating more protein to help with wight loss so i started adding a protein 30 mg shake and finally after being at a stand still i lost 2 lbs. I lost 15 lbs the first week then nothing for 6 weeks but clothes are getting loose thank goodness. I started at 220 lbs and now 198. Im still a size 16 but now i can breathe LOL well good luck all and we r all going through the same life change a long journey.I havent had any problems can eat anything just smaller amounts and i have had 1 fill but do not believe i need anymore. Well have blessed evening and good luck.

HI EVERYONE GLAD TO HEAR EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD. I WAS BANDED N0V.3 AND AM FEELING SO MUCH BETTER SINCE BEING ON A PUREE DIET IT HAS GIVEN ME BACK MY ENERGY!! MY NEXT VISIT TO THE DR. IS DEC.2 AND I WILL HAVE MY FIRST FILL. I HAVENT BEEN HUNGRY AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EAT THREE SMALL MEALS A DAY. MY WT. LOSS IS 15 LBS AND THAT WAS THE FIRST WEEK. I HAVE NOT LOST ANYMORE WT. BUT MY TUMMY IS GOING DOWN NICELY! WELL THE NEXT STAGE IS SOFT FOODS IM LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT. THANKS EVERYONE ONE FOR YOUR POST IT REALLY HELPS TO HEAR EVERYONES PROGRESS AND LITTLE PAINS AND WORRIES. MY PORT AREA STILL HURTS A LITTLE WHEN I LAY ON MY SIDE BUT BETTER EVERY DAY.WELL GOD BLESS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYONE.

Hi everyone and thanks for sharing your feelings. Its post op day 5 for me and getting better one day at a time. I dont have hunger yet but im sure if i went to where good food was being served i would want some!!! Well i have just been home so i really havent been challanged that way. My abd pain is less today and i feel pretty good i wrap my tummy with clear plastic to take my shower since my discharge instructions state no shower to keep incissions dry. Well remember it does get better and just keep sipping because i too have to force my self to drink the protein shakes and sip water i guess in time we will be better with that. Speedy healing to all bandsters and good luck to soon to be. God bless

Hi everyone had my band nov,3 well everything went well i was in and out in about 3 hrs. I had pain at port site and my abd. Was bloated so i took gas-x strips which helped. I started sipping water day 1 cause i really did not have thirst or hunger pains. I was on clear liquids 1 day then protein based liquids then puree foods. Well its been hard to take liquids in since i have no hunger and very little water satisfies me but i keep adding cause i know the protein is important for healing so im drinking 2 premier shakes daily 30 grams each protein. The most pain i had was the first 2 days getting up and down from bed and chair but no problem now. I have lost 10 lbs. And am walking daily. The best part right now is that my husband can have his normal dinner and it doesnt bother me ! Wow and we like to eat good food but of course he doesnt gain wt.!! Well just wanted to share and wish good luck and speedy healing to all of you. Remember one day at a time and it gets better. God bless

HI LADIES ITS NOV.3 AND I GOT BANDED TODAY:smile: IM A CALIFORNIA BANSTER FROM CARSON CA. AND THE SURGERY WENT WELL. I HAVE ALITTLE PAIN AT THE PORT SITE AND IM DRINKING WATER A LITTLE AT A TIME. I TOOK MY FIRST WALK TODAY AND AM NOW ON THE JOURNEY:thumbup: IM ALSO GLAD TO HAVE A SITE WITH LADIES MY AGE 57 TO SHARE STORIES AND GIVE HELP. MY WEIGHT 220. GOD BLESS

HI TODAY IS NOV.3 AND I AM NOW BANDED:thumbup: EVERYTHING WENT WELL I HAVE A LITTLE PAIN AT PORT SITE. UM VERY THANKFUL NO GAS PAIN YET:scared2: DRINKING WATER A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME AND IM GLAD I PREPARED MYSELF FOR THE WORSE. I TOOK MY FIRST WALK AND LOOK FORWARD TO THIS JOURNEY WITH ALL U

DebWS I WILL ALSO BE BANDED TOMARROW AND CONGRATS TO NOV. 1ST BANDSTERS AND THANKS FOR THE REPORTS AS IT HELPS TO KNOW ALL WENT WELL !

Hi everyone well tomarrow is the big day im ready will post on the post op November bansters site.

HI EVERYONE NOV,3 IS ALMOST HERE AND IM NERVOUS BUT READY! GOOD LUCK TO ALL I WILL POST ON POST OP SITE. GOD BLESS.:thumbup:

HI CARSON CA. CHECKING IN TO BE BANDED ON NOV.3 BY DR. JOSEPH NAIM. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE JOURNEY :wink2:

HI EVERYONE IM SCHEDULED FOR NOV 3 AND IM VERY EXCITED. I WAS SCHEDULED FOR OCT 13 BUT STARTED HAVING STOMACH PAIN( MAY HAVE BEEN NERVES AND WORRIES ) LAST MINUTE BUT IM READY NOW. I HAVE TO BE ON A LIQUID DIET FOR ONLY 24 HRS SO THATS A BLESSING, SO GOOD LUCK EVERYONE IM PROUD TO A NOVEMBER BANSTER AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE JOURNEY WITH ALL OF YOU.

HI EVERYONE MY DATE IS OCT 13,2010 I TOO AM THANKFUL TO ALL WHO POST INFORMATION ON THE SITE IT HAS HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND AND MAKE MY FINAL DECISION. IM SOOOOOO EXCITED !!!!