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2 week pre-op diet starts today Did a purge of all the crap food still in my house. Then took a bunch of before pictures in various outfits. I finally feel like this process has started

Help I need sugestions on what to drink for my 2 week pre op

Just had my first fill today! 1lb weight loss in 2 weeks....blah!

I will be MIA for awhile... we totaled out with 3 deaths in my family in the past two weeks and I have decided to fall to statistics and get a divorce.. Hope all my friends continue doing well in their weight loss journey..

Good Morning all. I'm on track to be down another 2-3lbs this week. Not having any problems since my first fill. I'm trying to stay active these days and mix up my workout. I played tennis yesterday and it was fun, so that may be my summer sport of choice. The key is to watch what you eat and keep movin. I would like to take dance lessons like DWTS, it's working well for Kirstie. Have a great day everyone!!

My Official Goal now: 100 pounds by my birthday! 12 weeks and 27 pounds to go!

Pre-op testing is done! One week until the big day! #wls

Ok.. tacos for dinner! I am exhausted! So ready to crash! I have had an awful week! So glad tomorrow is Friday! Camping with the my girls, Hannah & Natasha and the girl scouts tomorrow!

Ok, after scouring the site for info on whether or not my 4 lb loss for the first week post surgery was normal, I guess it is. My body is still healing and I need to quit comparing myself to everyone else

Hi guys... I hope all is well with everyone. Since my first fill I feel like I have been hungrier thean EVER... Not to mention My birthday was May 2 and my daughter was May 12...Did I have cake you asked.......Yes and it was sooo GOOD but i ate in moderation after my first fill I did not lose for a few daysm then al of a sudden I started losing ounces then nothing again ... I did nt get discourage but I was pissed. Then all of a sudden last week BAM!!! I started dropping weight li...

Day 2 of liquid diet and my three day weekend is over.

down 39.5 lbs in 11 weeks! Love my band :-)

Day three of post op...... Surgery was on the 23rd and now I am on day three of healing. It is not that bad at all. I have gas and some soreness around the incision but that is all. I am happy that GOD brought me through this surgery!!

Eh, What a week!!!! I was riding an all time high zooming towards to my surgery date, until i ran face first into a glitch in my plan.... Now imagine this I am at pretesting waiting to meet my anesthesiologist and to get my blood drawn. I pull out my cellphone to make an appointment with my PCP to get my clearance letter ONLY to be told that my doctor is on vacation and wont be back until the 30th!!!....a day after im suppose to be banded. I almost bursted out in t...

I get my cpap machine on Friday and then I wear it for 2 weeks and then they download my chip and see if it helped my sleep apnea..after that there "suppose" to let my suregon know Im cleared for surgery.. im sure its all suppose to run smoothly but im sure it wont

First off, I want to say I'm a happy mom, my son turned 6 today! Time is flying by. Ok, now to get to my update. I have come to the realization that I have been worying too much about this band. I have had some swelling and soreness at my port area and thought it should have been healed by now since I am almost 4 wks post-op. Thanks to my good friend Holly for bringing back down to earth and pointing out that the swelling can last 6-8 weeks. I feel better now. Going to try to stop thi...

Hi China,

I was banded on 7-9-08. So far I have lost 27 pounds. How much have you lost? My scale has not moved in 2 weeks. Has your weighloss tappered off yet?

hey there... I have been really really busy. I just noticed I haven't even signed on here since August 21. The weight loss is still pretty slow, I joined a gym a few weeks ago. How are things going with you?

Hi Theresa,

Yeah, my new Bday is September 2nd. I'm doing well now. I second guessed my decision about 4-5 days after I had the surgery, but now I'm okay. Recovery is going pretty good. Although I leaned up against my kitchen counter today and one of the incisions on the right side really hurt. It's the only one that hurts. The port incision is still tender but not like what I felt on the right side. I live in Indiana and am 44 years old. I wasn't over weight all my life. I got pregnant when I was 27 and got up to 219 only to get down to 170 and got married and well, it was up hill from there. That's why I'm here now. I guess I was enjoying life too much. Now, I'm really ready to enjoy life and not allow food to be the center of it. How are you doing with recovery? Did you ever experience the left shoulder pain? Oh, that was terrible. All in all I'm good. When do you have your first fill? Mine is scheduled for September 29th but I think that might be too early. I may delay it by a week. We'll see. Talk to you soon. Ann

Hi, I just had lapband two weeks ago and am doing great. Message me anytime. I dont have a profile here yet . I have one on obesityhelp.com which is a great place for information too. Talk to you soon.

Hi Plum,

My approval process wasn't too complicated at all. I had to submit all of the required documents( which consisted of a psych evaluation, nutrition consult, bloodwork, referral from my primary doctor, EKG, and abdominal ultrasound. I waited about 2 weeks for approval.

Hello thanks for writing back

I live in Northern california. I have jumped through all the hoops just waiting for insurance to say yes. I have blue shield they said it is the easiest and fastest to reply. My doctor is here in town. He has a center of execellace which I understand is important.

Did you see my stats are we close. I am crossing my fingers for the next two weeks sugery . I am married since 92 have two childrens a daughter who is going to be 14 in sept and a son who is 11. They are all backing me. My hubby is a bit nerious about as he says going under the knife... But I need help dieting alone just doesnt work for me. My family was complety against the bypass. We had a neighbor do this she looks great weight wise but not healty not to sure eating habits have changed much.

Look forward to getting to know you and hopefully having a buddy

thank you. first i followed my docs directions, then i ate really healthy. salads with chicken, or shrimp, or sprinkle some tuna (healthy but tasty dressing, nothing creamy). i've stayed away from red meats completely, and breads. i eat lots of kashi products. workouts...i hung a heavy bag, got a all in one gym(garage sale), and a jump rope. i usually work out 4-5 a week, 45-60 mins. and me and my girl walk the dogs EVERDAY. thanks for the message, im sure ull have the same success.

Hi I was banded at Mercy Hospital I only had 2 fills have not been pleased was going to have my 3rd been trying to make appointment no return calls I stop calling because my mom died in July. Started calling two weeks ago no return calls I am also in search of a fill doctor in chicago. Mercy has really disappointed me I would not recommend them. Maybe we can help each other I need a good doctor on the south side of chicago.

Blessings

Liz

I have gained more than 50 pounds since having a couple of surgeries - one for breast cancer. I will be banded next Thursday and I would love to know what to expect the first two weeks after surgery.