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Haha...yea, LOST is rad, we are again weeks behind on that...our evenings have been so full, we just need to have a LOST marathon..haha. How's life treating you...I put on a pair of pants today that haven't fit for about 9 months...woot! So happy about that.

Hi Shelley! I have been crazy busy the past 2 weeks. I had to go out of town to visit an ill relative, then the next weekend I went on a weekend scrapbooking trip and now this week my daughter had surgery to have her adenoids removed...so....hopefully I'll have some me time now...Laura

Hey Sunshine... how are you doing? Im having a week here, kids are on a roll for some reason and determined to make me lose my ever loving mind. Want to get together sometime this week and do tea or something?

Last week was the roughest thus far. I had so many things try to knock me off track. I just got in my car a drove the feelings away. Had a fill of 3.5cc, and feel like nothing was put in. So I am trying to reach doctor. I guess we will all have those times in this journey. I still have lost 17 pounds, and do not regret a minute. Some days are going to be harder than others. How are you? Sorry I haven't been on in awhile. Crazy at work. Take care and hope you are doing great.

Hey girly. I have not been on here in a while. Got my first fill last week. I am down 15 pounds. Feels good. How are you doing?

Hey DB,

Is your surgery stilled planned for next week? I am 10 days post Op and I have to tell you, it was not that bad at all. I was vomiting for two days post op but its been all up hill since. Lost 21 lbs pre surgery on that 21 day liquid diet. I see my surgeon on Tuesday so I am anxious to see how much more I have lost. keep in touch- Lighterload

Hey girl...thanks for the support! Next week is a new beginning! Surgery isn't as bad as you're probably imagining (I've had others). And what's a few days of pain to a cop? I know you're tough! This will add so much happiness (and length) to your life...DO IT NOW! Hey, you'll probably be in the April gang with me! I want you fit when you're running after my purse-napper! My nephew is an 'Explorers Captain' in HS, graduating this year and then off to become an officer! Hope you find work soon...that would suck to have to repeat training!!! Hang in there and keep bloggin'! -BG

Good luck on your consultation next week!

I was pretty sore for about a week. What helped me was to keep moving, walking a lot and of course my pain meds . I do hope you feel better and congrats on being banded.

Hi,

I also am at my two week preop and saw the surgeon today. I feel good just a little sore at my port site also. Now, I get to start soft foods and pureed food. Any ideas you like? I lost 30 lbs before my surgery and have lost 10 in the two weeks since my surgery.

Good Luck!

Terry

My surgery date is April 10, 2009. I will start my liquid diet this coming week. That is the hard part.

Hi Julie,

How are you doing? I haven't been able to get on forum for a week or two due to family emergency and going out of town. Anyway, just checking in to say hello and make sure you're still on track. I have been feeling just fine. Only loosing about 1 lb a week..I really haven't been eating like I was the first weeks after being banded, but getting back on track! Laura

hi for me the gas pain lasted 2 weeks i still get it sometimes.hope yours is not as mine was....but green tea does the trick....lol

Well, you look great! I have been at a standstill for about 3 weeks now; the scale finally started moving again this a.m.! lol! I hope I can do as well as you have!

Hey Ms Diva! Thanks for the friends request. Im 2 weeks post band and you are an inspiration! THanks!

Hey my twin!! I'm so sorry to hear that you've stalled in your weightloss, that first fill will get you off that plateau. I don't understand why everyone elses doc's are making ya'll wait so long. Thats way too long to be in bandster hell. I wish you luck though and keep in touch. *Hugs*

Howdy!! Just read your post in the getting banded this week thread!!! I am totally with you!! I was doing great, actually not really thinking about all this then bam. It's hit me. Our lives will be SO different!!! Good luck tomorrow!! It'll be so worth it!!! I go on Tuesday the 31st!!!

I have not been banded yet. I have my 2nd out of three supervised WL appointments next week. If all goes wel iI hope to be banded sometime in June.

omg you cheated!! lol, bad girl! i didnt cheat at all...so its been exactly 3 weeks since any kind of solid food in my stomach....and i have gotten used to it! weird huh? I had surgery on thursday and it gone okay. I have some horrible bruising....but it will be worth it. Very sore and uncomfortable but not in a lot of pain. btw, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Well Its March and I've lost 65 lbs since surgery. I go to the gym 3 times a week .Got off all anxiety pills sleep good at night.

hi ,glad your doing good!I'm so excited i have lost 16 pds in 5 weeks. I'm going in for anther fill thursday.I finally feel like i can do this!

I "was" working out alot, like 5 times per week. This last month i've not done so well! But i'm moivated to get pumpin again! At least another 30lbs! I've missed two fill appt. And don't have another until jan 26th.... So i've set a goal to lose at least another 10-15 by then! Hopefully! Lol!

I was finally rid of the gas this week. But it seems every time I eat or drink I have to burp. LOL!!!

WOW!! 20lbs is amazing. I'm down 11lbs but I think I'm going to have to work for the rest. My swelling has gone down so I'm able to eat solids now. I haven't had any real meat yet. I'll probably start next week.

Looks like your on mushies now? I don't know if crab cakes are really a mushy but that is my fav mushies food.

i didn.t get all the liquids in first 2 weeks,, but after that it was ok,,, i am doing ood now eating soft mushies, and i am going to get a fill in 2 weeks

Hello, My name is Audie, I am 45 and I am having the lapband surgery in two weeks. I am a officer in the Army about to retire. I am having the band for me because I am tired of being called a big guy. Any advice for me?