Hi Newbies! I've been banded 21 months. Let me know if you have any questions.

[Lattedah 18]

Okay, I hate to ask this question, but I was banded on 3/12 and for the first 4 - 5 days, I barely got anything but Water and juice in... I've just started having a shake or Soup in the last day or two... I have not had a bm since the day of surgery. I don't feel blocked... just don't feel like I have anything "to give" Is this weird?

[Chickie 15]

You look ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! You are also my inspiration.

Thank you!

Okay, I hate to ask this question, but I was banded on 3/12 and for the first 4 - 5 days, I barely got anything but Water and juice in... I've just started having a shake or Soup in the last day or two... I have not had a bm since the day of surgery. I don't feel blocked... just don't feel like I have anything "to give" Is this weird?

Don't stress too much. Little to nothing going in usually = little to nothing coming out. If you really are worried, give your surgeon's office or your GP a call to put your mind at ease.

[amsderb 1]

Chickie...I checked out your pics and the article...WOW!!!!! You are inspiring!!! Way to go...I don't get the weight exchanges but from your dress sizes I get it!!!! (Oh, I see you listed in pounds above...) I am about the same as your before...maybe a bit taller at 5'6''. I can't believe how great your arms, legs,neck etc...are...just the apron ws the problem? You look great! I wonder how well I'll shrink because I am older than you???

Thanks for being so brave and sharing!

[Chickie 15]

Chickie...I checked out your pics and the article...WOW!!!!! You are inspiring!!! Way to go...I don't get the weight exchanges but from your dress sizes I get it!!!! (Oh, I see you listed in pounds above...) I am about the same as your before...maybe a bit taller at 5'6''. I can't believe how great your arms, legs,neck etc...are...just the apron ws the problem? You look great! I wonder how well I'll shrink because I am older than you???

Thanks for being so brave and sharing!

Thanks so much! I wasn't totally happy with that story.. But you can't have everything you want, right?

Size 6 (my size was one of the details they got wrong) is anywhere from a 0 to a 2 US.

If you have a look at the before (that was really 3 or 4 days post op) you can see I carried the majority of my weight around the middle, so while my arms and legs are a little saggy,they are not so bad that I want to have anything done to them.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Okay, I hate to ask this question, but I was banded on 3/12 and for the first 4 - 5 days, I barely got anything but Water and juice in... I've just started having a shake or Soup in the last day or two... I have not had a bm since the day of surgery. I don't feel blocked... just don't feel like I have anything "to give" Is this weird?

this is very common. I got kind of worried after not going for a week and took a stool softener. It did the trick.

[Lattedah 18]

Thank you, Chickie (you are beautiful, btw!) a great inspiration... :biggrin:

Thank you, also, Denise... I think I'll try a softner and won't worry so much.

I'm just so glad to be banded and hopefully have the chance to look like Chickie! :thumbup:

[losingjusme 12]

Thank you, Chickie (you are beautiful, btw!) a great inspiration... :biggrin:

Thank you, also, Denise... I think I'll try a softner and won't worry so much.

I'm just so glad to be banded and hopefully have the chance to look like Chickie! :thumbup:

yes, Chickie is one hot momma!! been at goal for such an incredibly long time. SO proud of her!!

[VegasGrace 1]

Hi Grace, you are doing fabulous. Will you have to have plastic surgery when you hit goal?

Hi, I've surpassed my goal by 9 pounds. I would like to get my nose done...have thought about that my whole adult life. But, why bother. The Lord gave it to me so I have to appreciate it as much as He does, right?

[Chickie 15]

Thank you, Chickie (you are beautiful, btw!) a great inspiration... :thumbup:

Thank you, also, Denise... I think I'll try a softner and won't worry so much.

I'm just so glad to be banded and hopefully have the chance to look like Chickie! :tt2:

yes, Chickie is one hot momma!! been at goal for such an incredibly long time. SO proud of her!!

:biggrin: Thanks ladies.

[SPEBSQSAlady 0]

Wow, Chickie you started just about where I did also. I am working toward getting to 140 at least, but I have a bit of age on you so not sure how I am going to look when I get there.

I have a question about Vitamins. The Dr. office called me yesterday and said I had a major deficiency in B-12 and needed to start monthly shots of B-12 and to immediately get on a B-Complex supplement. Has anyone else had the Vitamin problem???

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

yes, Chickie is one hot momma!! been at goal for such an incredibly long time. SO proud of her!!

Ditto, we all are!