MAY BANDSTERS ~ How are you doing?

[sophieownsme 0]

Just wondering how all of you May bandsters are doing? Please post an update on how you're progressing or any concerns!

[sydney1976 0]

I was doing amazing until I started having some pain yesterday. I suspect it is just swelling...although not sure from what. I have an appointment tomorrow to check things out.

I have felt physically great and have lost about 25 lbs if you count my pre-op diet. I am looking forward to my new life.

[conservachick 0]

Hi! I'm doing great! VERY excited!!!!

I began my 2 week pre-op on April 27th ... weighing 315!!!

On my op day, May 11, I weighed 303. It has been exactly 3 weeks since my surgery and I now weigh 288. I have lost a total of 27 pounds. I'm happy... of course, wish it were 37.. but when have I ever been able to lose 27 pounds in a month??? NEVER! And this time I KNOW I will never gain it back!

LIFE IS GOOD! Hope everyone else is doing great!

[iwokeupfat 0]

Banded May 3, 2010 and doing great.. Down 14 pounds. Had my first fill on May 26th. I'm slowly introducing foods one at a time. Tonight is salad!! Whooohoooo!!

Glad to hear you are all doing so well.. Keep up the good work!

[Nevasmon 0]

I was banded May 22 and I have lost 20lbs since then. I'm on full liquids for another 16 days. My appetite really hasn't returned due to swelling. I can go all day just drinking Water. My mouth may water when I smell food but there is no physical hunger. Has this happened to anyone else?

[iwokeupfat 0]

I was banded May 22 and I have lost 20lbs since then. I'm on full liquids for another 16 days. My appetite really hasn't returned due to swelling. I can go all day just drinking Water. My mouth may Water when I smell food but there is no physical hunger. Has this happened to anyone else?

Wow!! 20 pounds in 10 days?? I wonder why I'm only down 14 pounds in a month? I guess everyone loses at a different rate. I was hungry from day one.... Well.. day 5 I was ready to chew my arm off.. they moved me onto full liquids a couple of days early. I couldn't stand the hunger any longer.

[mterry 0]

Hello- Surgery was May 17th, pre-op diet started May 3rd to date 20.50 pounds lighter.

[palmtreegirl70 1]

I was banded May 17th. I was down 33 lbs on my surgery day, but I have only lost 7 lbs in the past two weeks. I am so frustrated with the lack of weight loss. I have been perfect with my post-op diet, and I have been walking daily since my surgery. I am so afraid that I will one of the people who do not have much success with the band. The scale hasn't budged a single pound in the past week. I have increased my Water and Protein and still nothing. I do not get my first fill until July 6th. All of this work and no results is a great concern for me. I had more success losing weight before my surgery.

[LoserHeather37 5]

I was banded May 10th and so far, so good. Except for the fact that I went to a barbeque yesterday and did NOT do so well. I haven't had a fill yet and I am hungry ALL THE TIME!!!! But I ate what I ate, forgave myself and put myself on liquids for today and tomorrow. I go for my fill June 8th and am hoping for a little restriction, even though I've been told that it probably won't happen. I was down 20 pounds on Saturday and refuse to weigh right now, lol!

I hope everyone else is doing GREAT!!!!

[AngelaDawn 0]

Well I had surgery May 19th!!! I am starving! I feel like i could eat a huge ribeye and baked potatoe! I've lost 14 lbs. But I have no restriction and i could eat anything and it wouldn't bother me! I had pizza last night and loved it! i can't find a Protein Drink that I like! I need help!

[mterry 0]

Palmtreegirl70

You are doing great, I know what you mean about losing more weight in the pre-op stage. I keep trying to remind myself that it is more than I have done the last couple of years. I have the same fears as you on the success. Remember baby steps.

Edited June 1, 2010 by mterry
many typo's

[mterry 0]

Banded May 3, 2010 and doing great.. Down 14 pounds. Had my first fill on May 26th. I'm slowly introducing foods one at a time. Tonight is salad!! Whooohoooo!!

Glad to hear you are all doing so well.. Keep up the good work!

What was the first fill like?

[mscafe32 0]

FYI, I posted this same message under a thread in the pre-op section.

I was banded May 21st and so far I am down 12lbs 11 days post-op. Surgery and recovery went really well and I only needed pain meds the day after surgery. I was pleasantly surprised about how well I felt. I was even able to go back to work 1 night earlier than planned (4th post-op night). I am currently progressing from pureed foods to soft foods and I hope to be eating regular by the end of the week. I prepared myself by buying lots of post-op food, but right now anything other than yogurt or chili is unappealing to me. I can tolerate other things, I just don't want them. My staple product is GNC's Amp 60 Protein powder. I make one 12 once shake every morning (60g Protein 280 cals) I drink half for Breakfast and then if I don't meet my protein requirements during the day I know that I absolutely have to drink the second half of the shake. Exercise is going to be my biggest obstacle during my weight loss journey, but I have begun to walk 2 miles a day while pushing almost 100lbs (a double stroller carrying 2 kiddos). I ordered wii fit plus and a personal trainer game. I plan to do that like 4-5 days a week. My first fill is scheduled for 5 weeks post op, so that will be here relatively soon.

[rarndt 0]

Hi All,

I was banded May 18th and so far so good! I am extremely happy to say I am introducing different foods to my diet. I have lost 14.5 lbs since surgery. My first fill is schedule for June 18th (excited but nervous).

Thanks!

[just4laughs 0]

I was banded on May 21st. I have been hungry like crazy. if I don't eat, I am miserable and when I do it, I am miserable. I constantly have a tightness in my sternum. I am having a hard time getting in my Protein, liquids, and Vitamins. I went and got some unflavored Protein Powder from GNC to mix with Soups. I have trouble with most things, except Tostino's cheese pizza. Strange!!! I eat about two small pizza's (cut in eight pieces) and I am full and satisfied. I know this isn't good since I am only twelve days out. I go back to the doctor on Thursday and will see what they say. I am also having a problem with gas still. Sorry to be so aggrevated about this whole thing. I just keep saying, tomorrow will be better and in a week or two, it will be the best thing I did. I am down 12 lbs.