Questions for the banded

1- Do people see dramatic results in your portions like to the point its freaky? Im scared that Ill go eat with some one and they think im annorexic lol?

2- whats the average weight loss for the first month of being banded when you work out 4-5 days a week?

3- can you balance your weight loss to a certain weight like i was really comfertable at 150- still had my hips and booty, ect I dont want to be stick thin I dont think so any ways?

4- how you deal with the changing of clothes sizes? Just wear stuff till they fall off or buy an out firt or twoo to carry u through?

5- how soon can you work out?

6- how long it usually take for your incisions t totally heal?

Sorry these are stupid questions but ive never had surgery before and I am to excited to be normal soon again.....

I am newly banded, but I will try to help.

1. No one has noticed a thing for me and I have kept my banding a secret.

2. Don't plan to work out in the first month other than walking and some epliptial or bike. You need to heal. With that being said I would expect 10 lbs and hope for more. It will depend on your post-op diet and how well you eat. Some are on liquids for weeks. I didn't have to do that. Some have restriction even after swelling goes down...so don't see a big change in what they can eat until several fills. I am two weeks out and have lost 15 lbs so far. I consider myself lucky.

3. You can balance your weight loss. It is a matter of calorie intake versus what you burn. Just keep track of what you eat and up your calorie intake to stay even.

4. I'm going with when the clothes look too big and sloppy I'll give them away. I'm already wearing clothes that I haven't for 2 months.

5. Ask your surgeon.

6. I'm 2 weeks aout and they look great and almost are starting to look old. They don't hurt.

Never a stupid question. I just hoped I helped at least a little. I'm a newbie, but I'm learning.

1. Not really

2. Depends on the person and how much you need to lose. from zero to 30 pounds, just depends.

3. Yep...you can more than likely get to where you want to get (if you work hard) and maintain where you want

4. Goodwill was my best friend...honestly. I got tired of spending money on clothes. So I will use goodwill & walmart til I am at goal (again)

5. you can start walking the day after surgery (at least that is what my dr said)

6. I can not really remember...not long

Not stupid at all. When are you being banded?