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i'm a smoker too and there's not a single doctor in the world that won't tell you to stop immediately. i'm trying my best to stay busy and not smoke out of boredom (its hardest when I'm on the phone or driving). do you smoke in your house? if so, wash your walls and shampoo the carpet, wash the linens. once the house is clean and doesn't smell like smoke anymore, stop smoking in it. if you actually have to make an effort to get up and go outside and find a spot that isn't too sunny you will slow down alot!

as for the diet, i put myself on the pre op diet for a whole week before i even had to and have lost 8.5 lbs in less than 2 weeks. i'm doing very high protein, no carbs, no sodas, no fruit (natural sugar) and about a gallon or more of water a day. start walking even if its 15 minutes a day at least you are moving. i'm only up to 30 minutes a day and each day i take one of my three dogs so they are benefiting as well. keep in touch and let me know if any of these worked for you. and best of luck with all your goals!

Renee'

What did the scale at the doctor say? I'm going to cancel my fill next week, I'm afraid to make my band any tighter.

Hey Victor, I am sorry I did not get your message. I was not at the Dawe that evening. I went to one earlier in the month. I have gone to three of the nutrition classes, I have my EKG done and my chest xray. I have my psych eval next week and my nutrition consult also next week do you know when they will schedule my surgery and also what kind of insurance do you have if you don't mind me asking thanks for the info Ang

Wow April 11 pounds since surgery. I haven't lost anything. I have been so bloated and I have only been doing liquids as well. I want to start working out but I want to wait till after the three weeks is up. I want to give my body a change to heal. Yesterday at work I was in pain at the port site so I had to take some pain meds. Today is 9 days out.

Congrats on the weight loss to date. You must be doing this thing right.

Hi slowmover!! Well things are going well. I get my first fill on Oct. 6th. I basically went through my recovery alone because my husband went out of town that night and I had to take care of the kids. (forget the medal...give me a spa vacation!!). I didn't tell anyone else about the surgery, so I couldn't lean on them afterwords. But the recovery went really well...no gas pains, no shoulder pains, it was really easy compared to my c-section surgeries (I've had 3). I'm just looking forward to losing weight. I have lost 10 pounds so far...but nothing in the last week. So I can't wait for a fill!!

Don't feel bad, I totally understand! Congratz on being at 23 lbs, I am hoping to hit 20 down this week. I am also a slow loser. I am getting fills here in SLC now, but idk how long that will last. the dr. has absolutely no bedside manner, because I was not banded by him it's like he doesn't care how many times he sticks me with that awful needle! I should be getting one again soon, but am going to do it under flouro as it is included with a fill fee once. Then I might spend the $150 for a plane ticket and head back to Dr K and his painless one poke.

Sorry about the one bite syndrome thing, does not sound pleasant. I get stuck quite a bit. I think it is my fault for not chewing well enough tho. I haven't pb'd yet and am trying to be better. I am glad you are doing well!!

Hello Bagnato Bandits,

I've enjoyed reading your comments. They have been very informative. I am going for my lapband consultation with Dr. Bagnato next week. I have battled being overweight most of my life. Now it has become medically necessary due to numerous health problems--diabetes,RA,high blood pressure,high chlorestoral,hypothryodism;sleep apnea,family history of heart disease,etc. I'm ready for a new life so I can enjoy my 6 grandchildren. Your stories have been inspirational and helped me make my decision to go forward with the surgery!!! Thanks!

Can anyone please help me! I had my surgery on 9/25 My chest and stomach are so sore I'll be glad when the gas is gone I think I'll fill a lot better. What are some food suggestions do you have for week 3/4 and 5/6? Anything's got to be better than clear liquids.

My surgery date is October 6 -- 1 week from tomorrow!

we got the pup

9 weeks old

Protien bars are good, I'll still having protien shakes in the mornings. Well, I can say I have restriction! And alot of it....maybe too much! Restriction is good to have but, very uncomfortable. I have to really be careful of my bite size, because it can hurt and I've had it come up 3 different times today. I better lose some weight after this!!!

Sorry I just figured out how to check visitor message please forgive me!!!! You asked MONTHS ago how I was feeling - I was very weak and sore for about a week after surgery (5/23) but of course now I'm great. At a stand still as far as losing goes, but I have to get back on track with eating and exercise. How have you been doing?

Hi amber, my name is helen and im from new zealand. I just had surgery one week ago today. Improving daily but realy sick of fluid diet.

Hi there I saw what you said about your starting point and I am on the same road I started my journay 3 months ago and am down 28 lbs and now awaiting insurance aproval. I am scared !!!

Yay you've lost 16 lbs! Congrats. My last appt for my 6 month supervised diet is Friday of next week...October 3rd. All my paperwork gets sent in October 6th and then I wait for approval. Surgery should be in 6 or 7 weeks! November 3rd or 10th most likely.

I hope you get your 2nd fill soon. I have my lasy nutritional appt for my 6 month diet on October 3rd. Super excited that everything is finally going to be sent into the insurance and then I will actually meet Dr. Kaplan. Everything seems to be going so slow now. Cause it's so close. I plan on going to lots of support groups if they are at good times...depending on my mom's work schedule cause my car is pretty much DEAD. LOL. Anywho haven't heard from you lately keep me posted on how you're doing. I am almost in bandland with you!! 6 to 7 more weeks until I finally get banded!

Hello Lilbit, yes i have a date for Oct.24th. and i'm so anxious i can hardly contain myself right now. in 2weeks i will be starting the 2weeks supply of Optifast and then my surgery will be 2 weeks later. what about you? what's your date?

im good but wandering when i can eat next week what we can eat ive lost 28 pounds have had urs yet

Hey Ms. Krista, How are you? Thanks for the friend invite. Congrats on your surgery. How have things been going this past two weeks?

hi u look great how much have u lost all together im 2 weeks postop and having a really hard time but seeing u gives real hope do u have any before pics

I know what you mean about the never ending process... I waited a year... b/c of stupid insurance... but it is worth the wait!! I am in CO springs with my hubby... Denver is an hour drive away, but worth it for Dr. S... I would just call Dolly and talk with her A LOT. I'm assuming you are waiting on inurance/? .. that is how I got things to get done... she is awesome, I just think she has a lot of pts. she has to to deal with and you "bug" her, then she will remember you... LOL.. I sound awful, but it is true...did you have to go through the whole six month diet thing for insurance? I did... it's so crappy they make you do that, when you know what you have been through trying to loose weight in the past... Keep me updated on your slow progression to band land... it is frustrating having to wait... you just want it done and over with... but it is worth it!! I had my 2 week post op visit on Wed. and I've already lost 15lbs!! YAY!! hang in there!!

Glad you surgery went well. Harper had its problems...mostly in the surgery area. When I got to the floor (after waiting almost 3 hours for them to clean the room), the staff was great. They do seem to "lose things" like my family or my daughter's phone number. I did get gritchy right after surgery...but now life is much better. I pray your will recover well and that we will both be slimmer us! DAL

I was banded 10/3/07

Let me know how it goes. I have my pre-op next Friday afternoon. I know how you feel. I just keep thinking, three weeks from right now, and I will be on the couch with my band in! So EXCITED!

I'm about the same as you....I do get fuller faster then I did before surgery but, I haven't lost anything since I got my fill last week....Five more days until my next, I can't weight! I hope this next one works for both of us! Good Luck today, let me know how it goes!