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I am actually getting it done in Mexico... so I am really nervous but I guess I would be anywhere I went!I don't really have a pre-op diet except clear liquids the day before than nothing the night before... I am in school right now for nursing, but I will be working as a CNA this summer and won't really start the manual labor til 2nd week of june. I wanna be around 135 or 140... how bout u how are u feeling?

I had another fill on Monday and boy do I feel the restriction i told my doctor that with the first fill i was doing good then after two weeks i was eating allot i mean allot that I gain 3lbs OMG i was like WTF but he said it was normal Im like to who?? So I started going to the gym too im so so sore.

WOW 5lbs thats good

Hi there well the fill must have worked because i losted 3 pounds so i have now losted 37 pounds!!!! So Excited!!!!!Hopefully i can do it again next week !!!!

Hey! No it wasn't. I got all excited because I lost 3 lbs in a week and then 2 lbs the next week but I only gained 1 lb and I'm back on track this week looking to lose that lb plus the next 2. So I'm down 4 lbs from my last fill on the 25th of April so I'm on track. My average is 2 lbs a week. How's the liquid diet coming along? Just think 1 more week! What hospital is your surgeon doing it in? I had to go down to Harper University Hospital (part of the DMC complex) in Detroit.

Hi Anya. I totally understand. I have a little restriction. It is getting very hard to eat solid food too early in the morning. I can't eat until I am up for atleast 2 hours and at work already. I was supposed to go in today to get my second fill, but like you said, he is out of the office for a few weeks. So.. I see the nurse pract. this Thursday. I have not lost any weight from the first fill, but I have not gained either. I am pretty sick right now though. My allergies have turned into a full blown upper respiratory infection. I am bound to lose a few pounds from this just because food is NOT appetizing at all. I can't taste anything!!! I am sorry you are having a hard time. Just do your best but don't be too hard on yourself. The weight loss and restriction will all come in due time. Good luck. Take Care.

Rachel

As for exercise, I've been doing walking but it tires me out. Made the hubby take me to the mall to walk yesterday. I don't have to be back to work until next Monday since Dr. Chua's office said to stay off at least a week and I don't have my appoinment until Thursday (was originally scheduled on Friday). Luckily I have STD to cover.

i just want you to know...that i am starting to get hungry and i have the rest of the week to continue being on liquids. i live by myself, so i understand what you're going thru. i wanna lay down so bad but it kills me to sit up...so the majority of the time i just sit up. but the pain is going away, its not as bad as it was...thank god...but every now and again i feel pressure where that port is...but it goes away quickly.

Hi Dionne!

21 lbs.! Hooray for you! That is awesome! I go today for my second fill (hopefully). It's been 5 weeks and I have lost an average of 1 lb. a week, so I hope they give me a bit more. **Fingers crossed** I have had a few episodes with things getting stuck too and F. Fries on the the top of the list! Darn it! I use the chewable vitamins now, tried the liquid and couldn't stomach it! Blahhhh! 16's getting loosier on me too! So excited! You are right, the confidence boost is amazing! I am loving it! Can't wait to see what happens next! Here's to success girl!! : )~

What are you doing as far as food? I've been eating a lot of yogurt and applesauce. I tried Malt O Meal yesterday morning and all that seems to be fine. When I have any cream soup or like the spaghetti sauce last night I get HORRIBLE heartburn.

My husband bought me one of those arm bands like they use on the biggest loser so I can count my steps. I've been doubling my activity everyday since surgery.

I have to go back to work in two days and I'm really worried about the gas and bowel issues. My bowels are so LOUD it is embarrassing!!! Like just sitting there everything moving around inside, you can hear it accross the room.

I haven't been able to do three shakes a day either. My shake has 26grams per serving so, I really only need to do 2 if I get protein from food. HEY SF fudsicles have 2 grams EACH!!

I've also already lost 10 lbs. Keep me updated on your progress.

Rosie

I honestly do not stick to calorie intake. I do however watch my carb intake. But not so much calorie. I eat tofu at least 4 times a week. (I know I hear you all already ewh.... tofu. don't knock it till you try it the right way). I make stir fry dishes using tofu and if we are having chinese at work I order tofu. I love the maximum protein from GNC. However it's expensive. Vitamin shop is cheaper and you can buy any protein, take it home, try it, and if you don't like it you can return it. I also recommend greek yogurt. It is called Fage. It kinda tastes like a sour, sour cream but it has like 18grms of protein in 1cp. I add one sweet and low to it. I have a 4cc band and I am at at least 3.7. I get fills and unfills often, so I can no where my optimal restriction is. I have realized it changes with weight loss.

you look awesome..your legs look sooo tiny..i have 2 weeks to go. May 25th..im soo friggin excited..im ready this time..i am..then i can put my entire wardrobe (designer, at that) on ebay..lol

Hi Shelly, I read your comment to Gregnir and I just wanted to give a bit of support to you! This band will work if you let it and you really have to listen to it and get your fills or really they are called adjustments on a regular basis. I have a great Doctor who allows me to be the judge of when I need a fill. If I find that I am starting to eat more then my cup of food at eating time then I call and get the adjustment that I need. I have only been banded for 6 weeks and I have now had two adjustments. It sometimes takes 6-8 adjustments before you get to where to are loosing regularly. I hope that you will not give up and that you will get back to having the LB help you! Good Luck! Cheryl

Had a bit of a trying week. I work in Elections and Tuesday was school elections and they brought in all this not so good for you food. So of course I had to have some. Although I did not do as bad as I would have in the past and I think the scale will show that when I weigh myself tomorrow. If I gained a pound this week oh well I won't fret because I know it'll come off next week.

That's alot of weight you've lost so far. How awesome is that. Your liquid diet will be easier. By next week you won't be wanting to kill people and being around food will be easier for you. You will see that weight dropping off you and it will keep you focused on your goal!

Hi there, I just want to say that you are my new inspiration! You and I started at the same weight, well a one pound difference, and you've reaffirmed the fact to me that this is all worth it. I'm being banded in less than 2 weeks, and all I can say is thank you so much for posting your photos and everything, because I was truly inspired! Congrats to you!

So I have my egd tomorrow...im excited but nervous its one step closer to my surgery day...i will start liquads in a couple weeks..did you always feel hungary during that?

My fill went fine I had no pain I was shock. Lost 2 more pounds will continue to boost up my walking from 1 mile to 2 mile 4 days a week. Write back when you get a chance.

Hmm..I would be bummed too! BUT let's look at it this way. You lost. Even though it was just a pound. Are you measuring yourself? maybe you lost inches and not pounds. Also, maybe your body just needs MORE calories to lose weight. I read on here all of the time that if you go too low, your body holds on. I read a good article on the home page about weight loss plateus, if you cant find it I posted in on my blog last week I think. Dont give up! You will get there! Drink your water, get your protein, move....it has to happen.

Im in need of some cheering up i only lost one pound since my fill and it is very dishearting as part of that week i was on liquids!!!! My body must just hate me right now...LOL Thanks for listening just having my own pitty party!haha

Hello babydoll1, things are going good. I went to my 2 week check up on the 5th. I have my first fill next month on the 9th. I started my soft foods on that day also for four days. So on Mothers Day I can have reg. foods. My doctor said to eat slow and to take small bites.How is the weight loss going for you?

K-I"m so glad you had a good meet today. I liked them all. I get to do a sleep study also, it was one of the things not required, but Anne thought it would be beneficial for me, so I'll do it. I don't have a firm date, but I'm gunning for June 22nd. I have some vacation travel in June and this will work out well for me. If we don't meet up sooner, I'll see you at the June support group. have a great rest of the week and I'll be in touch. Kathi

helloooo I had my second fill yesterday and would you believe despite my insistance the Dr only gave me 1cc! That wasn't even close to enough. All up i now have 3'1/2cc. So i went home and had a yogurt with ease and then i had a normal dinner. Still no restriction.... ho hum. I have only lost 26lbs And i tried to explain to the Dr i know what restriction feels like because i had it for 2 weeks after my op. So now i have to wait another two weeks to get another 1 cc. To me it just feels like it is holding up my weight loss going sooo slow in fills. I'm guessing you will have noticed a lot of restriction considering you were feeling some b4 your first fill. I am worried i will never feel restriction.

Congrats on ur great weight loss... you go girl, your a shining example of how this band can work and doing every thing right.

luv Trace.xx

Just wanted to drop by and say keep up the awesome work! You look great, and you seem really determined. I'm getting banded in 2 weeks, and finding this website has been so helpful because I get to the see the progress everyone is making. Inspirational!

pre-op went fine. But, the week before the surgery my stepfather passed away and we had to race down to Arkansas for the funeral. We had to cancel the primary doctors surgical clearance appt and the apt scheduler at my surgeon just about lost her mind. She was very uncaring and let me know that she did not appreciate having to reschedule a dr appt. I had a great surgeon and most of the staff has been friendly but my experience with her has me thinking about changing practices for my follow up. She has always been a little rude. I have heard her talking inappropriately about other pts. Saying that they call and ask too many questions and are non compliant with the program. My surgery went very well and I am home. I will be thinking about you tommorow. Take care of yourself today. I treated myself to a pedicure (with out polish) the day before and it was a nice treat. have gas x and plenty of jello and pudding on hand. I will say a prayer for your speedy recovery.

Hi Meredith! Yes I am...im a newbie cosmo...I just graduated april 10th...and yes it looks like we will be going through this together. My surgery is scheduled for june 10th. I will be starting my liquid diet in a couple weeks. How long have you been a stylist?

Congrats on your journey, this has been one of the best decessions that I have made. The gas pains that I had in my shoulders was bad but ok. I was down 20 pounds before my surgery. I don't know how much more I have lost, I go to the doctors tomorrow for my 2 weeks check up. Keep in touch.