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A weight loss surgery blog by I am in the band on BariatricPal. 2 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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In recovery..

Now that I am a week past my surgery, I am feeling more like my normal self. I am disappointed that the pounds are not dropping off as they did during my pre-surgery diet. :thumbup: I understand that I won't be able to fill for 8 weeks after surgery. Was that the typical recovery time for you and how many cc did they fill the first time?

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• I am in the band
• February 22, 200917 yr

Read more about My Journey Begins

My Journey Begins

My journey began four days ago when I had the Realize Band put in. It was a bumpy road getting to the approval stage but after a year, I was approved and then things started moving fast. The two week liquid diet before surgery was not easy but I lost 15 pounds before surgery so that was nice. I am still in the recovery mode but every day is better. I was thinking I would be up running around 3 days later. :drum: I am committed to making this lifestyle change and am excited to read all of the

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• I am in the band
• February 15, 200917 yr