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Cool I thought it would be like 2 weeks thats what I told my Job they said it would be ok.

Before my surgery I had lost 13pounds. Im excited and hoping to loose more considering on a two week liquid diet and all. Tomorrow I will be going to the gym to slowly work my way back to the workout I was doing before the surgery (4 1/2)miles. Glad you took the time to enjoy your family and I'm sure that it was much appreciated you cleaning and cooking while you were off!! Each day I'm feeling better, but can't wait for my stomache to go down from being blown up! Just doesn't seem like its happening as fast as I would like it to because I feel like I'm pregant with it still being kinda of big! Talk to you later! Thanks

Hey! I just wondered... when you were having those chest pains last year, what did it end up being? I was banded 12/28/09 with port revision 2/2810. In the last week I've started having this completely random dull achy thing in the center (slight slight slight left) of my chest. Literally feels like it's in my left breast almost! I'm just curious. Does this seem like what you had? Did it resolve? Did the dr. intervene? It seems to have no pattern... can happen a few times a day or several... doesn't matter if I'm full or empty... lying down or standing... morning or night... nada. Completely random.

i was on liq for 2 weeks only and i tell u it was crazy!!! Do you get to eat a sensible dinner at least?

I wish I were 250!!! Congrats to you! So far the weight has just been falling off. I eat mostly proteins, I do have carbs but no breads, sweets, sodas, or anything like that. Oh, and no crackers, chips, popcorn - you know, any of the things I would eat like, daily. LOL. I've been going to the gym maybe 3 times a week. But today I was beating myself up because the stupid scale said I went up 2 f'ing pounds. I'm still working on my emotional baggage that I carry!!! Take it easy Sister!

Hi, I'm Sarah. We have surgery scheduled for the same day. 8/9/10! I'm not on a pre-op diet yet. For one week prior to surgery I'll be on 2 protein shakes and a Lean cuisine/ day calories not to exceed 873. They want me to lose 5-10 pounds that week mostly to shrink my liver. I will do my pre-op labs and EKG this week.

Best of luck to you!

Hi! I got mine done at Alexian in Elk Grove a few weeks ago! Dr Kane did mine....much luck !!!

YAY!!! congrats on getting this far, i am a week away from surgery and i am so excited too...i hope we can help each other through post op!...good luck with your surgery!!!

I will be your Sicilian in Bandland Buddy!!! OMG pasta mmmmmmmmmmmm. I can eat it BUT it has to be whole grain pasta. and like three bites. My dad is a baker and make wonderful yummy bread and I would give anything to be able to eat it. How long have you been banded?

It is hard! I am sory for the delayed response! I haven't bene on in forever! I dont know I was banded in August 2008 and I went from 246lbs to 220lbs and thats it. I got down to 200 and then went back up to 234lbs. It is a constant battle. i think I have had 10 fills and go for another next week. I go to the gym and eat right and get soo disappointed. I am trying to look up right now. Congrats on your weightloss so far! I wish I have lost that much!

Thank you very much Leigha i'm so happy with my decision right now that it hard to believe sometimes thats it's barely going to be a week since my surgery. I'm happy i decided to do this young so i won't be having issues when i'm older

The last time I went in for a fill I should have been at 4ccs but the doctor could only pull out 3. So he put back in a full cc and said next time I come in we will see if I have the 4 in there that should be. This also happened my very first fill, when I should of had 3 but he only found 2. So now all I can do is wait to see if we pull out the full 4 next time. I do have to say I know I am not at my sweet spot but I can definetly feel a difference with this last fill. I see I have to chew my food alot more that I had to in the past! As for excercising! In the begining I was on track, really kicking butt! I have definetly lost motivation. I need to get back on the band wagon so to say haha : ) have a great week

i'm not doing too bad. the weightloss has been sloooow lately (but healthy 1-2 lbs a week). i have my first fill tomorrow so we'll see how that goes! glad to hear you're doing well!!

I'm pleased to be added to your friendship list. I will start one of the most important stages in my life within the next 2 weeks. It has been a very long but well worth process.

If there is anything I can do to encourage and support you, I am here for you. May God bless you on this life changing journey.

hey you! i haven't seen you online since several weeks ago, when we talked about your sister and her being where i walk... i found her stone... was pretty cool to find it... how are you doing? i am 3 weeks out from surgery.. lost 11 since surgery.. and 30 before... hope to see you in chat soon!! Joanie

Hey Carrie! My summer's been great so far. I've overcome my plateu and have officially lost 100 lbs. I feel so great. I went to my doc 6 weeks ago and she gave me a fill that put me at my "sweet spot" and since that time i've lost 10 lbs.

I had a great 4th of July. I went to my mom's house in Allegan, MI and we spent the whole time at the beach. It was great!

As for you the reason why you are probably continuously getting stuck is because you are upchucking (for lack of a better word) too much and the area has become inflamed. Have you tried going on a liquid diet for a week or so (while you heal) and then tried going back to regular foods? How many cc's do you have?I notice that humidity plays into things alot. on those hot and humid days I have a very hard time keeping food down.

Hey there -- How are you doing? I have not been here for a while and just thought I would check in with you since we were done on the same day. I'm doing pretty good now. Doctor still has not given me a fill. He wants to wait til I hit a stop in weight loss. So in a weird way, I'm thinking I hope I don't lose any this week. I know, I know, that is just plain wrong. Maybe on July 22 I will get my first fill. Just have to wait and see. Well, I hope you are well. Give me an update when you can. Take care!

Going through the forums, I landed on one of you posts which led me to your blog. I haven't read the whole thing yet but I find your story telling to be quite compelling!

I just got banded on June 25th and I'm midway through a 3 week liquid only diet. Can't wait to start the mushie phase!

Anyways, thanks for the very interesting read and I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery!

Cheers!

gurllll guess wut?! I finally hit my -50 pounds! Im soo happy I went 2 da gym like 5 times this week...Im proud of myself and imma aim for -10 more pounds b4 the 17th!

Hey Trish, how are things going? I am getting a fill next week and my appetite has definitely grown. Just staying on track and making sure I get my daily exercise. Down 28 total, it is still going down but much slower. How about you?

Great will know if I'm approved in the next 2-3 week so wish me luck. How are you?

Hey tayter! I'm still waiting on insurance approval to go to surgery. I'm glad everything is going well for you. How has Dr Sarker been treating you since surgery? Did you have to stay overnight at hospital? Dr Sarker told me I will because of my age (48). I'm hoping to hear from Marva sometime this week that BCBS of IL has approved. Wish me luck and I befriended you so we can give support to each other. Lokking forward to the new journey with you.

Ron

Hi Jillian - Things have been crazy since hubby's surgery - barely keeping up with the business & house, but I have lots of news. I have surgery related doc apts every day this week so we're def moving forward. It's almost 1:00 am now and my first apt. tomorrow is at 9:00 so I'm heading off to bed but PROMISE I will be in touch soon. Sorry I've been AWOL and thanks for leaving me little messages! I've needed the encouragement. Hopefully I'll be back on tomorrow! Debbie

yep ibelieve it does! give it a week or two and take ibuprophen. the swelling will go down. liquid motrin is the same thing..childrens formula .. just take double dose..helps with swellng too..

Thank you so much for the feed back. I only work out maybe 2x per week. I am eating around the same amount of calories, but I know the key is to step up my workouts. Girl, you are such an inspiration to me, and I really appreciate you taking the time out to support me. May God continue to bless you on this journey! Again, Amazing!