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I had my surgery done here in Vegas by Dr Atkinson on May 23rd.

The BAD...My 1st 2 days were AWFUL with gas pain. I only had slight nausea and never got sick. I did have a slight caffiene withdrawal the 1st 2 days but nothing outrageous. I am having a terrible time at night getting more than an hour or so of sleep at a time and Im very restless. I still have a terrible gas pain in my left shoulder but seems to be getting less daily. No matter how hard I try i cannot burp!! It actually hurts when I try.

The GOOD...I was 315 the day before surgery at the scale at my gym...I started walking at the gym 4 days after my surgery and get in 30-45 minutes a day depending how I feel and have been everyday exept 1 day since I started back. I also walk my dog with my wife for 30 minutes every other evening. Its now only 10 days later and I was 300 even today(15 lost). I make sure i get my calories and Protein intake with high quality Protein mixed with Water and I drink alot of Water. I started mashed potatoes and cottage cheese a couple days ago no problem.

I am a very active person and my goal is to lose 50 more pounds by Halloween which is a yearly ATV trip we take to the dunes. Its 21 weeks away so thats a little over 2 pounds a week so wish me luck. I know I can do it.

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Welcome and congrats on your early success! I was banded May 23rd also.....I've lost 22lbs since my pre-op diet on May 9th. Keep up the good work!

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