rosie50a

I am stuck too,,, I am down 57 pounds, which I am really happy with,,, but am stuck there,,, haven't lost an ounce for 2 weeks,,,I just keep on doing the same thing,,, but it is discouragintg,,, good idea about Facebook tho,,,do you all mind if I join in?

I was banded on Mar 15,,, went to see the dr on June 29,,, 45.3 pounds lost,,,I was really pleased,,,so was my dr. I had my first fill a month ago,,, 6 cc at that time,,, he added 1/2 cc more and said it sounded that I was pretty close to where I needed to be. I know that my next 55 pounds won't go nearly as fast,,, but I am really encouraged!!!

I was lucky and was sent for a nuclear stress test on the same day as my pre op testing,,, then had to go thru a cardiac cath a week later, but all went well, and I had my surgery on schedule,,, Mar. 15. I am so glad things went as they did,,, and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!! Best of luck!!! Rosie

I went for my first fill on Wed, but the dr said I had a hematoma beneath my port, and he couldn't get it right, so this first time, (and hopefully the only time) I am going to have to go and have it done at the hospital with the xray thing,,, But I had lost 21 pounds since my surgery. I am getting hungry between meals, but am really trying to ignore it! If I get hungry and it isn't time, I will drink extra water. The dietician asked me if I could eat more than a cup and a half per meal, and I told her I didn't know,,, the book they gave me said not to, so I make sure I usually only have a cup. My daughter had bypass surgery a couple of years ago, and the weight just fell off her... but I know this is going to take longer,,, but that is fine,,, I have plenty of time! Thanks to everyone that shares out here,,, it is soooo nice to know that I am not going thru this alone...I am about 110 miles from my clinic, so going to a regular support group really isn't possible! Have a great Easter every one!!!!! Rosie

Way to go girl!!!! You are doing so well!!! I get my first fill on the 20th,,, hope I am doing as well with my weight as you are.!!!!!

You and I had surgery on the same day,,, but I don't get my first fill for another week,,, will be watching to see how you get along with your fill! Good luck,,, Rosie

I had my surgery on the 15th at the same hospitqal, but had the old fashioned way!!! Who was your dr,,, I had Selzer. I go back for my first fill on the 20th! Keep me posted on how you are doing...Rosie

I had some chocolate fudge power pudding (jello instant made with 1 percent with powdered milk added) It was soooo good,,, made me feel like I was doing something I shouldn't have. I still have another week on soft foods,,, omelets with cheese,,, refried beans,,, oatmeal,,, then watch out,,, I am having some tilapia!!! Each doctor has their own after surgery rules. I got banded on Mar 15 too,,, and have lost 11 pounds,,,and will go back on April 20 for my first fill. Am soooo glad I had it done!!! Rosie

Congratulations!!! And the 21st is just a hop skip and a jump away!!!

I was really concerned when I had to do mine,,,but things went well,,, and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you for sure!!! One good thing is that the dr can say,,, "I didn't find any blockages" and that was music to my ears! Good luck!!!

on Mar 1 they did my pre-op and ended up doing the nuclear stress test,,, called the next day and said there was an abnormality and they wanted to do a cardiac cath before surgical clearance,,, went for that on Tuesday the 8th and they told me if they had to do a stent it would put my surgery back 4 weeks,,,but Hallelujah!!!! no blockages, and I am having surgert on the 15th!!!! Gonna say prayers that you have a good outcome and can have your surgery on time,,,