December Bandsters (Early Xmas present)

[ready-4-change 0]

Hello everyone,

I was banded December 17th. Before getting the surgery I was sooo excited. I knew that I would not be able to eat my favorite foods or drink for Christmas and New Years. But now, 3 days post op I feel horrible. My birthday is tomorrow and all I can say is "THIS WILL DEFINATELY BE ONE TO REMEMBER". I cant wait until the day that I am able to drink or eat something other than broth (YUCK). Better days to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Starting weight 278 (reduced after 2 week liquid diet)

Current weight-251 (3 days Post Op)

[notablonde 0]

I am scheduled for December 27~ so nervous yet so excited!

I am nervous also, but I have been working on this since early March, so I feel prepared. I had to do a 6 month physician supervised diet for my insurance, and since I have finshed that its been one thing after another for them. But I finally got approved, thats all that matters!! Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck!

[amandasnyc 0]

Hi everyone, I got banded on the 15th. It has been tough. I am really hungry and want to eat everything I used to eat but I am staying strong and so far have lost 16lbs. Everyday its a struggle but has been getting easier, though occassionally I want a burger and fries.

I went into a clothing store and looked at clothes and searched for my size which they didn't carry and it was extra motivation. This liquid diet and changing the way I eat has been one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I know that it will be worth every ounce of effort I put into this because I will no longer worry about being unhealthy or be ashamed of the way I look.

I am looking forward to the journey ahead of me...Good luck with yours everyone

[CheckYes 46]

Amanda,

Your positivity is going to take you a long way! Good job!