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geez... i'm on day 10 of liquid diet and someone in the office is cooking breakfast and it smells so delish! like croissants, scrambled eggs and bacon... sigh :-/ i'm going nuts!! lol

8 lb lost in 10 days post-surgery, total lost since pre-op 22 lbs

I started my journey on 7/25. I went to a seminar and decided to do the gastric band surgery. I visited so many docs to get everything cleared. had my surgery on 10/28, lost 30 lbs b4 and another 7 lbs since. I feel pretty good but still stiff and limited to the things I can do. no bending, exercising. I walk as much as I can handle. I want to lose 100 lbs.evenutally, not in a hurry anymore!

Very slooooowly. lol. I've lost 50.5 pounds to date, but the last 10 or 12 have been slow. I've stalled quite a bit. But, people are starting to notice. Maybe it's cuz I bought clothes that fit. Haha. How about you?

Yes I saw your new pics you posted. I love the fro with the red hair. How did u get the fro? Did u roll it with rods and then combed it out?

As far as your job.....don't let them get to u. Its your decision if you want to keep it a sercet or reveal it. (your lapband) If I was you I'll let them know in a professial way (since you are at work) that you know they are talking about you and you don't appreciate it. If they have something to say they can come to you.

People was telling me that I lost my weight fast....which is not true, because I lost 50 lbs in 10 months and my doctor is trying to encourge me to lose a little faster. People just like to find something to talk about. So girlllllllllllllllllllllllll lose that weight and give them more to talk about!!!!:biggrin:

Hi! You are totally on track! I lost 19 pounds during my pre-op diet (it was two weeks and five days of only slim fast shakes and two cups of veggies). I've lost about 8 pounds since surgery, waiting until tomorrow to update my ticker. I started the mushy phase yesterday....have you started that yet? I'm expecting my weight loss to slow down with that.

Banded 4/10/09 and determined to live a healthy life in my 30's!

Hi Kathy - I haven't been as good about checking messages and posting lately. I'm glad you're doing better. I'm ok - I think i'll need more of a fill than the 2 cc one I got last week. I don't have another appointment though until Sept. 10. I may have to change it. I guess I'm losing - trying not to weigh every day - still not below 200#. I can't wait for that. Life's busy with my mom and work and everything in bewtween. Thanks for thinking about me. I hope you will keep losing and doing great! Love ya, lauraq

hey! How did it go today? Mine went okay. I had surgery at about 8 and was home about 10. Im in a little bit of pain but going to try to take a walk here in a bit to see if it helps! Hows your pain? Ive been sleeping on and off all day.. Just got up at 4 PM and Im trying to stay awake for a while!

hi thanks for the comment...i agree with thinking of the band as only a tool to help you. start before surgery with eating the way you will after surgery. Also start exercising and continue after surgery. You only have to start with 5-10 mins a day, and work up to more time.

Hi Jess, I'm glad for you , I know how you feel, been in your footsteps too..Hard to picture ourselves (normal size) but we will!!..my surgery is august 19 do you have a date yet?? good luck..

Update - I've been banded now for almost 3 weeks!!! Time flys! The surgery went well, most of the pain was in the first 3 days. I've started doing cardio exercise, and currently still in the pureed food phase of my diet (I think I liked the liquids better..lol). I'm currently down 22 lbs (mostly during the liquid stage). My first fill date is Aug 19. Any advice during this phase???

I had surgery on 6/12/09 and I have lost 20lbs including the 10 prior to surgery. I'm about to get pissed. Was this all for nothing or have I just reached a plateau?

Hi-I would like a little support from a buddy if you are interested. I was banded Oct 2007, lost 115# but was vomiting daily. Had unfill a month ago and gained 14# and just had some filled last week and it is slow going as everything is different again. I do not get full right away, the food has to sit and then I get the fullness feeling. I have to learn how to eat differently again! Any suggestions? Am trying to increase the exercise, but stopping the snacking is hard. And drinking water gets old. Help if you can! Thanks so much. I want to lose 10-15# and then maintain! Have to keep a food diary for the NP who did my fill as they were not happy with my gain (I had no restriction at that point and lost control) Thanks, Suz in Iowa

32 pounds??? wow thats an awful lot being that u are starting off at 285....i was 10 pounds heavier than u at my consultation...i really dont understand why they put u on a diet...when the reason y u want the surgery is bcuz diets haven't been working...makes no sense...

This has been the longest week ever i am measuring my food and takinging in around 100 grams of protien and still no weight loss. I am so frustrated and going to the gym evryday but the scale is still the same. Hope next week is better. I can't wait to start working with my trainer.

I'm scheduled to get my band on the 28th...10 more days, woohoo! I've lost 27 lbs since I started this process...so I'm hoping that I'll reach my goal pretty quickly. So 7 lbs in a week right?

I'm doing pretty good. It has been hard at times but it is getting much easier. I get my first fill on the 27th and since it will be my first, I'm nervous. I think it's great that you walk on your breaks. Good for you. For me, I think the exercise is making me feel better and I know it is good for my heart. I'm very lucky to have my husband workout with me. I have lost 10 pounds and I hope that is pretty good and what it should be. I wish you all the best and may God bless you.

Barbara- I'm really curious about your third fill, since I'll be going in for mine in a week 1/2. Do you feel a lot more restriction this time? I'm nervous they're not going to give me anything either since I've lost weight and now I'm just in that overweight category (even if I dress heavy, I'll be down about 10 pounds since my last visit). Was the nurse telling you to check the calculator to say that you'd lost enough or need to lose more? Yeah, I'm just under 5'9" so my BMI is now 29.9.

buy some gas x or that milky stuff for gas I also heard about this stuff you put under your thong I cant remember the name (of course), well it will get better very soon. I weighted in and I weight 208 they had me at 218 june 15, so thats 10 lbs before & after surgery. The dr. said I can eat soft food now and on Sunday I can try eating regular foods... can't wait I'm always hungry it seems like, and the minute I eat I'm stuffed 1 1/2 hrs later I'm hungry. My right side is still buggin me (all well I'll live) bye later.

beth, I am doing pretty good. It has gotten kind of discouraging around here. I lost 10 lbs immediately after my first fill and then have only lost 1 since then. I am ready to go back for my next one! It is ashame your appt isn't on the 24th... that is when I go for my next fill! I am so excited for you beginning this new journey. How are you doing? Have you started following any kind of diet or changed your eating any to prepare yourself? How was your 4th? I hope all is well. It's great to hear from you!

Melissa - wow 8 lbs in 4 days? Thats great! I went to my pre op today....all done, signed up, pre admitted and ready to go on Tuesday morning..i cant believe that after a year of jumping through hoops, it is almost here. Wow. Your 10 days will fly by! Just keep up the good job!

Bobbie

are things going better i too though what have i done the day after, 7days 10 lb down, and went back to wk today

BTW...how are you doing? did you have your surgery on 6/19?

It took me about 9 months to get to a size 12 from a 24. I was pretty happy with that. I am a 10 now and I am sure when I have my plastic surgery I will be an 8. I was comfortable when I was able to wear 14's and shop in a regular store, now that was exciting!