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I woke up very calm and not unsettled. The nurse was softly saying my name and reassuring me and I felt safe. I was not in pain since I was already on pain meds. I got to talk to my hubby within 3 minutes on her cell phone. When I wake up I am a bit stiff but I don't feel my port or band-just still healing inside. --good luck

Continue to be strong my dear friend...God has a perfect plan for you, that includes you being in health so that you can continue to do his will...I am praying for your strength concerning these protein shakes,,,I am on them now 2/day and 1 light meal..I did not do so well today:(. I lost my dear aunt this week and her funeral was today:(..I found myself wanting to devour any kind of food...but I did well..I cut myself a big piece of chocolate cake:scared2: and believe it or not I took a bite and it tastes too sweet..lol God is good..lol. Know that you are being covered in prayer. I am praying for a surgery date that is close to yours...:thumbup:

In His Name,

Jill

I am 39 5ft4 and267lbs. I'm from oklahoma and was sexually abused as a child by a uncle and granddad I didn't have weight problems til I was 16 I couldn't deal with the pain so - begot food. I see surgeon 9-8-10 I'm approved my final psy consult 9-13 hope to schedule surgery end sep or 2nd week n oct

I'm so glad you are doing well. I'm going to continue with two weeks of liquids as well. You and me are going to be hot momma's. I feel great, little pain in the tummy but I'm good. I 'm focused and excited. I made home made cookies with the girls and didn't have an urge to snack on them or taste the dough. I'm able to cook meals with out feeling I need to taste or nibble. No, they didn't give me a "Aparatus". I did a lot of walking around the house on the first day and went out for a brisk walk today. Yes, girl I am a size 16, I will save my clothes for you girl because I will no more be rocking a size 16, I'm going after a size 10. I'm so happy for you girl because you are going to kick that size 22 to the curb. How much have you lost so far ? I've lost since the surgery about 4lbs.

Good morning Isabel,

Wow you got more than I did. I had a 3.8 and Dr. Lourie gave me a 1 more so I am at 4.8. Yeah, I didn't feel any difference till like 2 weeks after. it works kinda weird. The first few days once I felt restriction i kept getting stuck but I'm doing so much better. I think i'm ready for another fill. Swimming sounds like fun. If you were hungry when you were done swimming, i'm sure it must have been a nice little work out. Don't worry about the chips and stuff. i've had my share as well. I think it's ok to cheat one in a while otherwise we'd go crazy.

You know, I've never been to the support group. Where is it and when? How does it work? I've heard it's wonderful I'd like to go. If you have the info can you please give it to me?

Hey Girlie....I had gotten my fill 8/17 I believe it was my 3rd and it has made a BIG difference! I also sucked it up and am doing the treadmill for 30 minutes 4 times a week......I don't think I can do more than that being that I hate to work out....but you never know. I now weigh 197! So this month I have lost a total of 7 pounds and it hasn't even been a full month yet!! I hope you are doing better. Please let me know how eveerything is going..ttyl

awesome youre from Hartly too????? how are you doing? i hit the 20 lb mark this week..i am soooo happy!!!!!!

Dont mind you asking. Love to help. This whole process can be nerve racking at times.

The 3 month fast track took almost 6 - by the time i finished all required appointments. I started all of my appointments in January. Doctor sent in paperwork for approval 4/30, Aetna received info 5/11, approved me 5/18 and I had the letter of approval 5/24. My surgery was 6/10.

Hi Linda, I saw you had Dr. Wagner, he is also my surgeon. How has it been going? I heard he is very conservative on fills. Have you had any troubles? So far I like them, but just 4 weeks post op

Hi Mimi;

It hurt! Im not going to lie! I did take the offered pain meds from the nurses the first time later that evening but could refuse later. I just felt really really tight all over! I think the gas hurt more than anything. My core muscles are really still pretty weak so I find the lack of strength more frustrating than the pain. 3 days out and the pain is minimal.

This is my 1st post.. I get my band on Tuesday the 25th I only took a week off of work.. so now I am looking for some information . How was the pain after surgery ? How much time did you take off from work ? How did you feel at the end of the week ? cant wait to hear from you

I am getting my first fill one week from today. Could you explain to me what a too tight fill feels like??

Hello,

I am a newbie. I am trying to learn how to post. I wanted to know how long does it take to get a date for surgery? I have a nutritionist appt. - a psych. eval. and a Dr. Appt. all on the same day. My ins. company requires a 3 month supervised diet. So,what comes next?

You really gave me motivation on your comment you gave to a girl on your past eating habits and your new eating habits. Can you give me an advice on when not to eat. I am 13 days post op and I am starting to get really hungry all the time. I have 2 more weeks before my 1st fill so what do you suggest i do for hunger.

hello everyone I am pregnant and banded now 26 weeks and around 129lbs.

its a boy!

we are so excited!!

i hope everyone is doing well on their band journey!

I was in a lot of pain after surgery ...for a lil I thought I might had made the wrong choice, I had a c-section before but the band was nothing like that the first 3 days...however after my third day I did not even take my pain meds anymore...just a lot of moving and walking will help.

Newbee Bander here! I have so many things going through my mind at this time. Is the weight I have lost average four weeks post op? Are others afraid they are eating too much even though you know you are not? I get excited about what the scale says , then I look in the mirror and feel I should see more. I have been feeling good about everything up until this last week.:+

I've just celebrated my 2nd "Rebirthday." I weighed in at 271 and a half and I'm down to 174 and a half. To average a loss of 2lbs a week is on the "high" end, so you're doing fine...especially since the first month Banders may not lose any weight and many experience a small gain. You're doing fine. My only advice is to get ready to weather to storm when that Band Honeymoon is over...

My sister just did it 2 weeks ago and she lost 20 pounds in that week ...dont worry about it youll be able to do it .....It sucks though Im dreading when I have to do it

Thank you. I have not had the lap-band yet. I am waiting to see if Lovelace west side, Albuquerque NM. I have gone thought everything,for 6Mo. I stop drink cole.I eat slow.I have done everthing. So ian think of going to El Paso TX.I hve talk with them,so hope to do it soon.I start at 249lb and now am down to 213,but 2 week ago I gain 7lb.Hope to go down by next week.It is hard to keep it off.

Do you have the Zumba workout DVD at home. As for you weight lose that is really good. I have started tracking what I eat and going to Zumba 3 times and circuit training once a week

lol i hear ya on the missing food. i miss it too!! It's going to rock when we can start eating mushies then regular food!! I was so tempted today to sneak a couple of puffy cheetos but thought..no way...what if they can tell? lol but believe me i have fallen off the wagon over the last two weeks but i know we are both going to do fantastic!!

I will pray for a speedy recovery for both of us...

see ya on the flip side!!

God bless` Fran

My weightloss is slow but steady. I will have a big loss week, and then a no loss week. As long as it keeps going in the right direction, I'm staying patient!

Mine will eventually be with Dr.Halmi too!! I'm unfortunately only 3 months into the 6 month med supervised diet. It feels like its taking FOREVER!!! I can't wait to hear how your surgery goes!!

Hey smilin_apple,

I saw your response on the before and after thread. Honestly, I just follow the band rules except I work out more than 30 minutes a day. I work out 5-7 hours a week, which helps a lot. I keep my calories around 1500 a day and get my water in. Don't get discouraged! Are you are the right restriction level? You've still lost an incredible amount of weight and you should be proud! Let me know if you ever need to talk or if you're getting discouraged. Best of luck to you!

Amber