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First Fill

Had my first fill today ...according to the NP I am doing great....I have to admit I was a tad disapointed that I had only lost 9 lbs since 7/15 -- She was so kind as to go thru the amount of weight I have lost since the day before surgery to current and I agree with her an average of 4 lbs per week is good. I suddenly realized it has only been 5 weeks since banded so 28 lbs lost is pretty darn good- In the past I would have given up aready. So till we actually reviewed and discussed I was feeli

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• Debora Anne
• July 11, 201115 yr

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First Measurement Date

So today was the first Measurement Date since day before Surgery - Boy it was tough not measuring before today Patience is NOT one of my virtues BUT I did wait - LOST 10.5 inches total! I am pleased - Bummera - I only lost 3lbs in the last 10 days I thought it would be more BUT 3LBS IS 3LBS~~~ and no gain - hoping I am just retaining water since I am due TOM have symptons but no activity for the last 2 weeks ARGGGGGGGGGGG And no chance of pregancy thank goodness

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• Debora Anne
• July 2, 201115 yr

Read more about So far so Good but concerned.........

So far so Good but concerned.........

It's been awhile since I posted - although I check the posts all the time. Everyone is so helpful and I have learned a ton of do's and don'ts Well I am 3 weeks post op and have lost 25lbs :bananajump: :lost2.5lbs: I am amazed at how easy this whole process has been so far - I hope it continues. I am really watching my portion control - take 25 minutes to eat and CHEW CHEW CHEW - I am trying to stay away from slider type food and focus on protein. I am a little concerned I am only eating bet

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• Debora Anne
• June 26, 201115 yr

Read more about Any suggestions and helpful tips

Any suggestions and helpful tips

My first fill date is July 19th - although right now I am just starting solids I am only consuming 600 or less caloires a day it is hard when you are eating mushies to eat much more than that in staying with the guideline of 1/2- 1 cup of food max per sitting - I feel satisfied for the most part - however last night my husband made me a small hamburger - I ate small bites with LOTS of ketchup and chewed completly!!! I did find I was FULL by the time I finished the burger - I am hoping this maint

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• Debora Anne
• June 19, 201115 yr

Read more about Great day at check up

Great day at check up

Yipee 10lbs lost since Surgery day~ First fill Visit will be July 19th - Off all restrictions I can SWIM YEAH~~~~~~~~~ Because boy it is hot here in SA

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• Debora Anne
• June 15, 201115 yr

Read more about WELL IT IS DONE~

WELL IT IS DONE~

And I couldn't be happier- Surgery June 8th - WHOOP WHOOP - Made it thru the 10 days of liquid diet with no issues (except the first 2 days I was so wanting to eat especially when I woke up in my hotel room to the smells of BACON!!) Surgery went well - so I thought I would post for anyone else gettign prepared to view my journeyis only iof they want -   SURGERY- Day 1 - SLEEP SLEEP Hubby just kept feeding me my Pain med's- walked a teeny tad around the house   Day 2- Off and on sleeping

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• Debora Anne
• June 14, 201115 yr

Read more about Week 1 of pre surg almost done

Week 1 of pre surg almost done

Great week much better than I thought it would be - Protein drinks and water are doing it for me I didn';t even have a problem when my hubbie made his steak last night- I even made his favorite mashed potatoes and onions for him! He did not wan the steak but I went an bought it for him after I got my nails doen so he had no choice -he want to be so supportive but I told him I appreciate it but he mut also stay healthy and Frozen White Castle for sinner doesn't get it- I ahve had so much energy O

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• Debora Anne
• June 5, 201115 yr