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My surgery went great. Everybody is different but once my surgery was over, I wanted to walk around. I think I was in my room not even 5 minutes, and I asked the nurses if I could walk. I had dry mouth and felt like there was phlem in my throat but that was because of the breathing tube that they put in my mouth during surgery. They did give me some lemon swabs to take the dryness away. I didn't even have to ask for the pain meds, the nurses just came in and gave them to me whenever it was time. The heprin shots they give to prevent blood clots bruised me up. I stayed in the hospital overnight. Dr. Lutfi is very nice. I lost 37 pounds so far. 20 pounds I lost on the 2 week preop diet drinking slim fast low carb. The other 17 pounds I lost after the band was placed, but it seems it has slowed a bit because I am back on solid foods now. I have my first fill on July 14th. It is worth it though. So have you went to any classes yet?

Hi! Glad to hear its going ok! Im doing pretty good...i've found as long as i have "stuff" i can handle it. meaning, i have lots of sugar free jello - and lite cool whip (they said no milk products but this is non dairy, so..... ) and s/f popsicles, tropical flavor are pretty good. I'm still going out and buying some things when i cant think of what to eat. Such as a bacon/egg burrito, no cheese. I get to work, toss out the tortilla and eat the inside. The weekend was a challenge, only one more to get through (urgh - a long day holiday one at that! lol). I just bought some comfy pants for the week at home (short length but comfy) and well, i just hope the next week goes by quickly!

I'm new at all of this so I hope you get my response! Well... I was in a lot of pain afterwards. On my left side. The doctor told me it was because they cut through the muscle right there. Ugh! The first time getting up and walking was a nightmare. But the surgery itself wasn't bad. In fact it was over in 35 minutes (well my surgeon's part). When she went in to see my mother, my mom thought something went wrong because like I said...it was only like 40 minutes in.

I was pretty sleepy for a couple of days and it was hard to sit up or walk. I'm back at work now. My body looks like Frankenstein. But I'm recovering. 11 pounds down since last week. Not bad. But I feel like I'm starving. I do cry a lot. I'm a baby. I'm not sure if I can live with this forever but I owe it to myself (and to the insurance company) to live with this for a while!

Hi Dionne!

27.5 lbs.!!! That is awesome!

I got my third fill about a week ago and I am definitely restricted now too! I lost 4 lbs. in the first week following the fill! I think this will get things rolling again for me, as my weight loss had all but stopped too! I have lost 28 lbs. to date! We seem to be neck in neck with our progress!! It's been interesting adjusting to the new restriciton, but I am doing pretty good. I have a much harder time eating breads, muffins and buns now. I mostly avoid them. I have to stick wtih protein shakes for breakfast, because it is just too tight in the mornings for foods. But by lunch time, I can eat regular food. Thank goodness, because I am not real big on those shakes! I just found out a few days ago that I am going to my a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding in April! So, now I have even more incentive to lose this weight! Take care and let me know how you are doing with your new fill as well!

Shelley : )

lol.... No date yet, I just finished getting all the testing done. I have myCardiac clearance on Friday and then it goes to the Doc to sign off. They said that should take a week or so.

How are things going?

Good....Im HUNGRY! LOL Have week 1 of the preop liquids down...one more week to go! Woooot woooooot!! I've lost 9 lbs so far...and its been years since ive seen that kind of thing...but gurrrrrl - i am hungry. It's really hard when you have no physical restrictions or anything. Energy levels have been off too....

But how are YOU!?!? Doing well? "Fill" me in! LMAO

Hi Amy,

Haven't been on for a while. My surgery was okay--hurt alot more than I expected and I ended up being out of work a 3rd week cause I was so exhausted. But things are going great now. I have really started to lose-have had 2 fills and now feel a restriction. How bout you? Beza

No i didn't get any book but a sample food items for 6 weeks .i m planning to add one food item at a time.how much walking r u doing. my nurse gave me a pedo meter and i walk 3000 steps.i knoe i have to increase but taking small steps.

Thanks so much for the website direction AND the vote of confidence! I'm putting myself on a pseudo-preop diet in preparation for the big day, since my surgeon doesn't require it. Surgery is two weeks from tomorrow (*nervous twinge*).

It's almost here!!!!!! I know you're excited, nervous and READY. Dr. Hart completely fills the band to test it before he puts it in and drains it. Mine had .6 cc left after the testing. That's almost nothing. But you will have some swelling so i'm not convinced it's such a great idea to do a fill at surgery. I've read too many posts from people who had to have that fill removed not long after surgery because they couldn't drink their liquid diet. My first fill was exactly 4 weeks post op and they put in 4 cc (had had to take 1 cc of that out because it was way too tight). They really aren't stingy with the fills like some docs.

I'm so excited for you! Keep in touch. I'm always glad to answer questions if I can. parr0thd51@aol.com

HI JUZMEJNEE WELCOME! Yeah i live in the oc, where do you live? Believe it or not my process is still going on. I am APPROVED thank the lord and I have officially started my pre-op diet (which by the way im hungry) lol just waiting for a surgery date within the next 2 weeks. SO im excited about that. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions

I saw a couple of your posts and wanted to say "hi'. I am also starting this journey with a 70 BMI and I just noticed that we were born just weeks apart. Looking forward to updates from you.

Dear Aurora:

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. This morning when I stepped on the scale I was 189.3 - didn't take a picture, but I must say that I'm amazed -- I would have killed a year ago to know that I would be a little over 50 pounds lighter. This surgery was the best thing I have done. In fact this morning, I was thinking that on prior "diets" I would have probably lost my resolve by now, or because I now look o.k. in clothes, I would have gone back to my old eating habits. Now, that's not an option for me. I'm a very slow loser compared to others on this site -- I don't know if it's my age, or what, but I am losing. I do follow, for the most part, the bandster eating rules, and I exercise like crazy (boot camp 5 days a week). I guess I am proud of myself. Good luck on your journey!

Hey! I got banded last tues... I did good on the next day. But then yesterday I felt awful! nauseous, & stuck. This morning I felt a bit better, but then when I started to drink down the liquids, I started to feel the same way as I did yesterday- stuck. Felt like there was no air in my stomach, it made me nauseous & dizzy! I called my nurse, she kept saying keep drinking - you need 64 oz of liquids a day... I cant keep drinking if I feel like throwing up did you go thru this in ur first week?

tzn, I just read your message from July 28th. I am not too good with computers and didn't even know you could do this until I just got a private message today. To keep you updated I have now lost 125 lbs and am at goal. I had to be rebanded on Oct.29th due to a slippage. No problems with that but I have to start over with the liquids, pureed foods etc just like I have never been banded. I get the "1st" fill in another 3 to 4 weeks. Other than the post op diet, I can't tell any differences except I can get hungry which is kind of a new thing for me but it hasn't been hard. Sorry, I didn't get back to you sooner.

Thanks. I'm at my doctor's goal weight for me, but I would love to be 10-15 pounds lighter. I'm hoping next year, after I get my foot fixed and can run again, maybe I'll get there. I'm having surgery this Tuesday, the 17th. I have found that running is the ONLY exercise that reshapes my body, including my stomach. As soon as I stopped running my stomach poofed back out. I did the Couch to 5K twice now, I LOVE that program. It takes a 100% NON-runner and gets you running a 5k in 9 weeks. There are a couple of podcasts out there to help you through it. I'm going to start it again after the first.

You should feel a little better after your fill. You're entering bandster hell. It's short lived, don't worry. If you have a good doctor who keeps up with your fills, you'll do great. It's all in the aftercare with the band.

Keep up the good work and keep in touch. I love to hear about your progress!

Hey! Do you attend the support groups? This next week we are to bring our fav recipe and at the Dec meeting everyone will get a book of them! FUN! So glad to meet you!

Im doing good, Ive been in and out of the Hospital this week because of my heart. Looking forward to my consult with my Lapband Surgeon next week! How are you doing?

hey girl, well im doing great. just saw my doc today for the follow up and he said i was doing fantastic and he even cleared me to work out and everything.. im soo excited to hit the gym. i lost 23 pounds soo far but cant wait to loose even more... my doc said if i start getting a big appetite i can come in and get filled early if not he will fill me in 4 weeks... but i feel good as new and everythign is great. i even started fitting in jeans that i havent worn in years.... n e ways im czarina... how are things going for you.... fill me in on the details girl.... well talk to u laters.. and congrats on the band

hey girl, I dont believe u caused damage. Cuz I was 1 week liquids, 1 week mushies, and 1 week normal food. Im fine so I think ur fine. Maybe u r eating 2 much or need 2 chew more. Remember the more solid the food more chew chew chew u have 2 do! Listen 2 ur body and stop right b4 ur full. Then in 20 minutes u should b full. If u keep eating untill u have the full feeling then ur over eating. and u have 2 get use to eaing solids from mushies. Best of luck =)

Hi every one i was banded on Oct 20 2009 my surgery went well but the GAS WAS PURE HELL i thought i was about 2 die that second day my aunt told me to get out and walk walk walk in order 2 move that gas that was the only thing that helped it made me feel so much better. My 2 week post op i was down 22lbs Dr. Touliatos said he was so proud of me. I was proud of my self.

Just checking on you Band Buddy. Have a good week.

Im pissed about my weight loss too! I had 2 fills and you're right, I also lost steadily before getting fills. Since I've gotten fills, I've only lost 3-4 lbs in 6 weeks. I plan to start to exercise more and longer,eat less, and drink more water.....We'll see

awesome!!!!!!! sooo happy for you!! im coming up on 4 weeks as of tuesday and down 20!!! feels great! push thru doll...you can soooo do this!! once the weight starts coming off, the motivation gets that much higher!!! talk soon!! YIPPEE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey how r ya!! well i am excited for u.. everything will turn out good for u.. well if u havent read my blogs.. things arent going so well on my end.. my band and I havent been getten along too well.. my pouch stretched out so my doc have to take all the saline out of my band for a couple of weeks.. the doc said if it doesnt shrink back within a years time i might have to get it removed...i dont want to feel like i did all this for nothing and in the long run i end up still overweight.. well pray for me as much as i will pray for u..it will all work out for the both of us...take care and keep me updated after your surgery