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Hey, thanks for the note! I'm feeling great ... just a little over 2 weeks post-op. My right side still hurts some, but my doctor told me that's common. Keep me updated on your surgery status. I hope it works out for you!

glad to hear, i'm doing good i go for my 3rd fill in 2 weeks. and yeah i think i'm going to be a FILL JUNKIE..lol i love the restriction you feel after a fill. keep me posted!

Glad to know your'e doing good and that it will be better now for you. i think i've done what everybody told me not to do, and that's work out (weights) too much until you start turning fat into muscle. being that muscle weighs more that's one reason why i probably have'nt seen much weight lost lately, but at the same time i'm soo damn nervous and afraid that my body will not bounce back when i do finish losing the weight. so i'm just up in the gym like a darn fool because i don't want alot of flab. so now i think i'm going to walk everyday and workout(weights) a few times a week, also it's about time for my 3rd fill (Jan. 19th). So i'll set this plan in motion and see what happens after that.

I will keep my chin up! Thank you. I have been trying really hard to workout at least every other day. I have been flat with my wieght for about a week. I need to get a fill!!! How is yoru progress?

Hiya!!! Thanks for the note! I am so excited for you! You are doing great. I hope you have a great week and a nice Valentine's. My week has swallowed me up once again! ha ha ha Bye for now!

Hey-Dallas is a good place and very affordable. I have two daughters and they can make it on their own in an apt. I would be happy to lend advice or a helping hand if it gets to that point.

Well, I have to "get" my medical records. How much is that gonna cost?? I've been with one drs office since 2006, but need a 5 yr history of records. I'll schlep over to the other office next week when I'm off and see what I can do. I have not lost one pound of weight since going to the nutritionist. I've actually gained 4! I'm not seriously trying either. I do write stuff down and I was really honest the first 3 weeks, now I just put down what she wants to see. I'm only cheating myself, but I can live with that for now.

I turned 49 last month and I am ready to get on this journey. I want to be healthier and feel better before 50! I'm still hoping for April. Will definitely keep you posted. Kathi

Hi. I wish they would let me do a diet like that with real food! Mine is putting me on a liquid diet called Optifast. It's 5 shakes a day...period. I hear the first few days are hell, but afterward it gets better. 2 weeks of that! Yikes! But I also hear that you can lose up to 20 lbs. on the liquid diet! It would be a good head start to the weight loss. Then I have to be on the liquid diet for 1 more week after the surgery. Good luck with your diet and keep in touch...we will need support during this week! Take care!

I'm doing well. I had my third fill about a week ago, and I'm trying to decide if it's ok, or if maybe the Dr. should take out 1/4-1/2 ml. I have to be very careful about chewing and what I eat now so I don't get anything stuck. I'm going to give it a little longer before I decide. I'm glad your surgery went well. I hope you're enjoying your time off work!

Hi Diana. I was also banded on Jan. 20th, 2009, and I am having a tuff time with feeling hungry. How are things going for you? At my 1 week post-op appointment I loss 20 lbs but have pretty much stayed the same after that. I hope everything is going good for you....please keep in touch.........talk to you later.

Kathy

Hi jane 3 weeks post banded, how quick has it gone. Hope your doing ok and have no pain, i cant believe how well im doing pain wise, iv had nothing now 4 ages. When are you having a fill? i go the 12th this month for my 1st one x

that's awesome that your still losing..i'm still around the 25-30 lost since i've started the whole process..i keep cheating too...next week i have my 2nd nutrition appointment(insurance requirement) ..they are thinking i will be ready for surgery end of march /beginning april...it's getting closer! have a great day! take care.

It was done last Monday. The first week was real rough, it almost felt like it wasn't worth it. I'm feeling better now & know it totally is though!

You will do so well! I made a list too...all the things I need to buy, all the things I want to bring with me to the hospital, etc. I hopefully will have my endoscopy this weekend then blood next week then I'll be all set on the testing front.

Oh I know OMG!! I started my pre-op diet yesterday basically I'm on the Atkins diet so no more rice! I did find a pretty good alternative though, cauliflower! I just put in my food processor so it came out like rice. It was actually pretty good :-) And yes I'm both more excited than nervous though. I can't believe in less than 2 weeks its happening!

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2. The week after surgry will be okay. I allowed myself to become dyhydrated and had bad headaches and nausa for a couple of days. Once I started sipping water I felt fine..tired.. but fine. The liquid diet is no big deal. It is a short time and personally I didn't want to eat anything big. Keep sugar free jello, soups & and protien drinks around! As surgries go ... this one is no big deal. The incisions were no big deal.. not much pain at all. It felt more like really sore muscles from too many sit ups. Just don't get to active before your doctor tells you!

Continued...Maybe the one that inspired you to have the band surgrey!! When you first see the scales move down you will be excited. But sometimes weeks pass and their isn't much of a number loss. These pictures will keep you inspired. When I lost my 50 pounds, I knew I felt better and I was excited about losing this weight. However, I was still a plus size and it is difficult to see the difference. I know that sounds strange but I never really saw how big I was and I am now shocked at the difference I see. So when I get stuck at weight for a long time I can look at my before pictures and then at my now pictures and it makes me feel soooo good. Sometimes when my weight isn't changing I am still losing inches. I do really recommend you taking that before picture. Some place in your house where you can repeat the pose in a couple of monthes ... to get a good comparison. It will help inspire you thru the tough times!

That is B***S***! He should have given you something for the pain. Where is your port? (mine is in the belly button) I took my friend socal with me, I couldn't see or feel what he was doing but she said he was really digging around trying to find the port, the look on her face said it all. I can only imagine what that pain would have been like w/o any novacaine. After the shot wore off it was quite painful...still 3 weeks later I cringe when I lean up against a counter, or carry a box or laundry basket. I would look into this a little further, maybe demand something next time. Do you feel any restriction? I was good for a couple weeks. I need one again. Good luck:)

Hi,

Saw your pic and just wanted to say Hello. I got banded on January 26th. Almost a whole week has passed. Things are going well. Much success to you.

GG!

Hello, I hope you are doing well. I have not been very active on the web lately. I am down 61lbs. I am going to post pics this week.

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear you are also having issues with your port. My port kept flipping on me, so I finally insisted on the revision to RNY. I have to say the recovery after having the band removed I feel SOOO much better. The recovery time was really quick too. Within a week I was off all pain meds.

Now I'll be having RNY done on 2/23 and I can't wait

congrats!! yea i just had my pre-op appt today. I'm so excited 2 more weeks from monday!!! Hopefully they'll let you know something within the next week

Hello ,

Pics look great!!! How much have you lost? I am 6 week s post op 30 lbs. gone and it seems to take forever.

Good Luck

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No lol.. they gave me three weeks off! i am kind of going crazy at home so i am pondering the idea of going back on monday. the liquid diet does suck big time. i cant wait until its over. i was emotional too. i cried at the thought of not being able to use food as my comfort anymore. its a big change. i was emotional after too... but i have lost 8 pounds so that is cool!!! good luck you will do great

No, March 25th ...so a few weeks I am nervous..but very excited

I had a hiatal hernia too. You already had a fill? My first fill will be the last week in March. When I went to my 2 week post op on 2/24 I was down 15 pounds since surgery. They told me not to expect any more weightloss until my first fill UNLESS I only eat 1/2 cup each meal. Then I may lose more. Well, I can eat normal now so half cup just isn't enough. But I have been eating low calorie, low fat, sugar free foods and doing the treadmill so I at least won't gain weight. I've been very lucky not to have acid refulx anymore. No more sleeping sitting up! But since I have been eating normal I haven't lost any more weight. I'm just trying to be patient until my next fill and keep myself motivated to stay active and smart eating. I'm curious as to how you are doing now as well. It seems everything changes weekly, doesn't it? How are your incisions? Mine are almost gone. I'll have a scar from my liver one because it did get infected for a day.