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Hi Paigey! I'm a week out. Not the most pleasant week I've ever had, but I survived. I was very swelled until Saturday. That is a miserable feeling. I've not had ankles that big since I was pregnant with mu first child! My legs were very shiney. I think I am doing okay.

The way the the dates fall, I won't get a fill until 12/1! I'm not happy about that but can't do anything about it.

How are you doing?

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

My first fill is a week from today and I'm a little nervous about it. I'm not squeamish about needles, but my port still gets pretty sore from time to time, so I'm not sure how fun it's going to be.

I hope you have a good week, too.

hi, been waiting for week 3 of your utube blog - where are you - are you ill???? jude x

Thanks for responding to my blog. I am at the gym 3-4 times a week. I write my weight down on a log every Sunday. I look at 10lbs intervals only because if I had to look at the "LARGE" picture, I think I would get too discouraged.We think alike . Keep up the good work.

Hi, I am from Topeka also. I just got banded last week.

Hi. Surgery was on Monday. I am recovering at my parent's for a week or so and then heading back home. Doing well. The gas pain is kicking my ass a little, but getting better.

As to the hating pictures, I understand. I took some "before" pics that are HIDEOUS. I would not worry looking at your avatar though. Va Va Voom!!

I have a 10cc band also. I went for a fill on last week on the 7th and it's my first time feeling some real restriction. It's been so frustrating for me because I am only at 5.5 cc's and my sister that weighs 240 pounds is at 6.4 cc's and it would seem the bigger you are the more you would need but now I see that's not true. Now, I am getting full at 1/2 to 3/4 cups a food and before it was at 1 or more cups. Now, that I have this fill I am starting to lose weight again.

Hi I wanted to see how your week is going! How are you coming along on the liquid diet? Everything is fine on my end. I had my Post-op Education Class today. My consult with the Anesthesiologist is next Monday, which is my last app't before surgery. I'm so excited. Are you on Facebook? I'd love to connect so we could keep up with each other easier.

No fill yet. I am scheduled, again, for next week but depending on what happens this week...I have past on the last 3 fills. I lost 5 lbs last week, but only 8/10s of a lb this week. But, I've been losing consistently 3-4 lbs a week since my surgery on 6/21. Prior to surger I was up to 268lbs. On surgery date, I was 151.4 and am now 223. I weigh in and chart my losses on Sunday. If I don't have a descent loss this week, it might mean I need my first fill. I haven't been hungry and I don't think I am eating any more than I have been. I'm at the gym 3-4 times a week. I do cardio2 times a week and combine cardio and weight training 2 days a week. I find I really love the gym.

I am anxious to lose enough to get out of the 220. We'll see how it goes.

You are doing remarkably well. Keep up the good work. Are you exercising? Are you getting protein from your food or are you doing shakes? I am so happy for you and I know you will hit the ONEderland very soon.

I have not been able to keep much food down recently. For the last two weeks no matter what i eat or drink it comes back up. What can I do

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.

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

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 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!

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

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!

Hello Lily,

It has been two weeks since the band and for the most part I am doing good. Today is the best I have felt! I have to remember that I have the band and that I can't just gobble down a piece of lunch meat; that was not pleasant today

I also have an infection in one of my incisions, so I go see my surgeon tomorrow about that. I don't want to end up with some type of staff infection, so best have it looked at. That is the only pain I have right now, is from the infected incision; hurts when I bend on that one.

But, I am doing great and looking forward to posting some progress photos in a month! I hope it shows! I'm crossing my fingers! Thanks for the message!

Pam

So far so good, I hit my 2 month mark this week. How are you?

Thanks! Got through week one liquids -- hoping to make it through week 2 -- I am hungry tho -- keep up the healing and we'll get to the workouts in a few weeks.

Only three more days until you start your pre-op diet! Enjoy your last days of freeeedom!

I had to change my surgery date to the 20th, because I got a new surgeon so I'm starting my diet on the 12th as well.

The type of diet you are on was the diet I was given after surgery. I was on 2 weeks of liquids, sugar free drinks and so on. The main purpose for the post op diet is to shrink down your liver for your surgery. Just focus on the big picture and why you really want to be banded. Good luck, trust God and everything will work out just fine. page 2

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

AWESOME! So excited for you!!! Less than one week to the start of your new life!