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Hey! You look amazing. Congrats on doing soooo good, so fast! I get banded in 2 weeks. I start the optifast tomorroW! Can you give me some tips on what has made you so successful this far???

Thanks!!!!!!

hey there, thanks for thinking of me. Im home now. Had my surgery yesterday and I am really sore. And weak. Today I started full liquids, jello, cream soups etc... for 2 weeks. I go and see my doctor on the 16th. Im having a lot of gas pain, and my throat is super sore. It was better earlier but now that I'm home it's gotten worse, I hate it. It's hard to stnad up straight right now. I feel like a pulling sensation, I'm so worried it's gonna get infected or soemthing. I pray it doesn't. It's so weird Im not hungery but when I eat I can't tell when I'm full so I just stop after a little cause I don't wanna do to much. I hope I feel better tomorrow! How are you doing?

Hello Mass Bandsters! I have been stuck at the same weight for quite some time. Not going to complain since I am doing so well, however, last week I went on a cruise and lost 3 lbs!! Holy Crap! I am so excited! Don't know if I got stuck in a rut and needed to switch things up or what. I ate very well on the cruise just more then usual. So maybe that was the trick. Also exercised a lot ~ same as usual ~ but did different types. So if your stuck in a rut like I was try switching it up a bit. Hope all is well with everyone. Good Luck! I am 13lbs away from my final goal. Had a blast wearing all my new size 4 & 6 clothes on the cruise!!!!

I just saw your reponse to another post and THANK YOU for that info!

Thank you for you post!! I was about to go nuts because I am having the same problem! I've been working out 5 days a week and strenght training 3 of those days and have gained 3 freakin pounds!!! I was trying to LOSE those three not gain! But I see what the problem is now!! so thank you both!! :-)

I am much better! How about you? I go for my 1 week check up today. Most of the pain is gone, port site is sore and some gas still, but WAY better! I am ready to be off liquids though!!

Hi Karen

I was reading about your fill experience. Just wondering if you can pass on the phone # here. I had a fill booked for this week in Arlington, WA but her husband has passed away so she has cancelled all her appointments. My sister and i have booked time off from work and have hotels booked to head down to Vancouver area so I am trying to book somewhere else. (we are from Vernon) Please let me know if you can help....

thanks,

Val

The last 4 months i lived with my band the way you have yours right now i think. i lived on soup.I guess i just really wanted to get to my goal fast.I know some people want to eat a decent amount still and lose weight... i ate about 2 oz's 3x a day the past 4 months... and then i went in last week and asked for a fill... boy was that a MISTAKE. i can barely drink. i havent ate in over a week!! So i call today for an unfill... and my DR is out sick for 2 days.. so im stuck like this another 2 days!! I have lost almost 10 pnds in this week alone.... Im 4 pnds from my goal... which is 170... my DR wants me to be 150... but people are calling me skinny minnie already and they say i look 150-160... so i think i carry my weight well... So im gonna get the unfill on wed... and maybe unfill it more then i was prior.im ready to back out of weightloss mode and kinda relax! How much do you have to lose? You dont look that big??

Haha I'm sometimes a dork! Apparently I like to talk to myself and tell myself how proud I am of me! I'm so glad that your surgery went well. What was it like? How are the gas pains? I started my liquid diet today and it's been so hard. I have felt nauseous all day and I've had a terrible headache. I could never be anorexic...it wouldn't work! The other problem is that I get super moody when I'm hungry and I have no patience for anything...this is going to suck! Let me know what it was like so I can anticipate mine a week from today!!!!!! That is if I can make it through the liquids....

i am almost four weeks post op and at 2 1/2 weeks had lost 21,so you are doing really well. based on your loss,we are about the same size and so maybe we can encourage each other . i hope all is well/ i get a fill at week six. take care,peggy

It is so nice to meet you! Your girls are beautiful! I look forward to reading more about your success and overcoming obstacles! I am hoping to be banded in March... I have finished all of the pre-op stuff... just need to set a date, hopefully we'll do that this week. Keep up the great work!

Hi Shelley,

How are you feeling today. Hopefully much better. It seems like each day you start to feel better. I had a good day today. I know it's only been 2 weeks, but my incisions are pretty much healed and I don't feel so bloated. It seems like I am waiting to eat when my stomach is growling. I don't really get hungry between meals either. I have lost 2 pounds since last week. Today, my jeans finally look really baggy! Yeah! I don't really know what size to try on....we'll see. Let me know how you are today. Thinking of you, Laura

that is what i thought, you can get the news or weather. I didnt know about the fit prog. How are you doing? I had the first fill, first week was good, now have to work the hunger again. I hope you are well and can give me some good news on weight loss. love Patti

Oh gosh....CRAVINGS!!! lol i hear ya!

I just some jello so i'm "ok" right now.

If you don't mind me asking how much weight do you have to lose? Last time i was weighed, i was at 350. that was at the end of december.

God i hate to even type that, but this whole process has been such an eye opener for me. I think i had the exact opposite of anerexia...my image of myself was so distorted that i never saw how big i really was.

Today i boiled chicken for everyone. added some carrots and onions gave the goods the the family and drank some broth. it was yummy.

having people nearby who have had the surgery as well has been a big help. and inspiration. since my boss is pretty much 7 weeks ahead of me, i ask her all sorts of questions.

if you would like we can exchange phone numbers and text or chat.

no pressure....and i hope i don't freak you out! lol the internet is a scary place.

wozers,i need to get to bed! lol

have a great day and hang in there!!

I was banded in July and have lost 45 pounds. I lost my job last week, and find myself reaching for food for comfort. I haven't lost anything in 2 weeks now, and I'm worried.

I'm doing better. was hsving trouble the first few days. i still find it diffivult to drink the shakes. so im hoping when i go to soft foods this week, i do ok. i was miserable for 3 days after surgery. good news i'm down 18 lbs. in 9 days. post op...so i've lost 50 total. what about you? how are you, and the weight loss?

Hi, Kim, my date is 3-17-09, start my pre-op diet next week also, on tuesday the 3rd! Where are you from and what are your weight and goal stats? Do you have kids? What kind of work do you do? Check out my about me thing and msg, I also started a social group for banders from Fort Worth! Gotta run, Nancy

Thank you so much for your encouraging words, I truly appreciate it. I'm going back later this week for another fill, so fingers crossed, I so wait/need to do this, it has to work! You've done really well so far, keep up the good work, well done!

Hi, Jenny

I just read your post about your band tubing disconnecting. I have the same problem. I have had my band for a year, on 1/15/09 I had Laproscopic splenectomy by the same doctor who did my lapband. I immediately noticed a difference in my band while in the hospital, I asked the doctor if he had removed my fluid from the band and he said he had not. 3 weeks later I have a lot of abdominal pain. I go in for a fill and find out my tubing has disconnected. he says it is a simple procedure to repair. I am currently awaiting to see if insurance will cover this as I can not afford it. I was wondering how you are doing and how your repair turned out.

I'm sorry I didn't get back to you I went back to work this week and I am exhausted!

I'm so excited for you and I know you're going to do great!!! Let me know how it goes!

hello I just stop by to let you know I am doing ok. I went to the Dr. for my 1st check up and in two weeks i lose 10 pounds. I have no or very little restriction so i am trying to keep control though it is hard at times but i am trying to hand on untill my 1st fill 3-4-09 oh I cant wait I swear i just want to sleep untill then lol. How are you? KIT Michelle

You are one week post today! How do you feel??

Hi!

I have to admit that this preop diet has been the hardest thing I have ever done! But I am still hanging in there and doing pretty good! I know, I worry about the liver thing too, but I am trying to keep a positive outlook about it. I am excited about the surgery and also nervous. At my last check, I had lost 8 lbs. in about a week! But the weight loss is kind of secondary to me right now simply b/c getting used to this new lifestyle has been really hard. I beleive it will be worth it in the end! We are going to have our bands soon and be losing weight and looking hot before you know it!!! : )))

Hang in there and keep your eye on the ball!!!

Shelley

Wow, all of my kiddos are grown and living on there own, my sister however has a 18 yr old, 10 yr old and 2 yr old, its kind of like staring three separte families, but she says it keeps her young! lets see, she will be 41 this year, anyway, hope to be able to encourage u in some way through pre&post op, will share details after surgery of what to expect! Gotta run. Nancy

Heya!! I feel so losted I was banded 5/5/08 I was 252 and now I am 175 I feel like I failed I gain four pound in the last week . People say I look great some don't even relize it's me but I don't see it I don't know why I am suck at this weight. I feel great but I feel like I look the same I don't know how much weight I should lose and how fast and I am a closet banded only some people I feel so alone and my husband is 140 if that and I want to be thin so bad that I am stressing so I am eating. sorry for venting please can you help me thanks Elise

Oh i bet you cant wait! I've had mine for 8 weeks now, 18 lbs down. Slow... but I'm getting there!