april fools surgery +18 days

[747heavy 10]

I went for my first post op check up at standford BMI clinic, No problems all holes healing well, service port is just above navel. I am still on a full liqued diet of 800-1000 cal and 80-100 grams of Protein for 2 more weeks then one week of pureed foods then one week of soft foods and just as I get regular foods, they will do my first fill, so back on to full liqued for another week.I have lost almost 19 pounds since getting the band a little over a pound a day. BUT I am also going to the gym and doing stairclimber and tread mill at least 5 days a week I am averageing 10k aday in all. I have gone to 2 support groups and spoken to 3 other people that have the band most have had good results. I did come away with a new religion! "I must write everything in my tracker, Lose it as soon as I make it to eat" If not I will forget what I had five miniutes later. All and all I am very lucky to have the Standford BMI clinic within 35 miles of my home, they have a very good follow up and all fills are done under flouriscope (X ray).

747 Heavy

[2muchfun 8,927]

Such will power? Good for you. Keep up the great workout ethic.

[relief57 53]

747heavy this is good information regarding the post surgical regiment. 800-1000 calories and 10% of that Protein. I was just told to drink 64ozs of low cal fluids (get in the protein). I do have a list of what I should an should not have but a count is good. I was ok'd to start on solid foods a week post op, a little nervous about that but I see you continue with liquids then puree then ease into food. sounds like a good plan. Thanks for sharing

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

747 heavy - pretty soon you're going to have to change your name to 747 light! Congrats on setting a great tone for your recovery and for the rest of your life!

Your workouts sound amazing - keep up the good work! I found that exercise was my saving grace when I was first banded in 2008 - I hadn't been very active before that, and I started with walking, then added in the gym work as I got lighter and my knees stopped hurting as much.

I applaud you on your success so far and will be interested to see your progress.

[lorena verdugo 3]

I had my surgery April 1st also!!!

[Mikee57 699]

747Heavy...CONGRATS...keep up the good work...and let us know if you need anything.

CONGRATS Lorena

[Martha Howland-Shafiei 118]

exercise is everything i think,we need to move it and groove it!