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I was banded on feb. 10,2007. So far I'm down 67 pounds!!! The first set of pics is from the night before surgery, and the second set is from 2 days ago. :clap2::biggrin1:

I was on a pre-op diet 2 weeks before, but i didn't follow it...managed to lose 5 pounds before surgery. My whole thing is that i eat 3 times a day and I don't ever eat bread or pasta. I only drink water and have an occasional drink when I go out. I also go to the gym 3 days a week. I think I have myself on a really good plan. The doctor keeps yelling at me that I'm losing to fast, you are only suppose to lose 1-2 pounds a week. I seem to average 3-5 pounds a week. But its not because I'm starving myself, so it just must be the way my body is. I know alot of people on here thought the results after the band would be faster, but you have to look at it this way...even if you've only lost 10 pounds, its still 10 pounds that you would not have lost without the band.

I had my surgery done on feb. 10th, and i'm happy to say I am down 56 pounds...can't wait to reach the end!!!!

Yeah I thought it a bit odd since its been a week since the band and I feel like i never even had surgery. Thanx so much!!!!

Is turkey any better?? Or the same???

My doctor told me I have to wait 4 weeks to have sex. I was curious how long everyone waited????? Thanx

I went for my 1 week doctors visit today...I'm down 23 pounds:clap2: But the best part is I get off those clear liquids!!!! Just had a yogurt and it was like the best thing I ever tasted!!!! Here's my question....I haven't had PB at all ...do I have to worry about it now that I'm on stuff thats a little thicker???? Puking is like my greatest fear. Thanx!!

Hi all.....I was just banded on February 10th,2007. i'm doing pretty well...2 more days and i can get off the clear liquid deal! (it's getting old fast). So far i'm really happy I did this!!!

Ok...I've got 7 more days til my Lap-band!!! I Started my liquid diet last saturday and I'm down 9 pounds already!!! Can't wait for my band!!!

I had thought about for a long time, having some kind of weight loss surgery. I use to say to myself that I would think about it tomorrow and then go eat another cookie. But one day something changed...and I made a call. This is where my story begins. In late October of 2006, I called the Bariatric Center in Centra State hospital located in Freehold, NJ. I spoke to a girl named Jessica, and told her I was interested in Lap-band surgery. She made me a consult apponitment and sent me a huge packet of paperwork. When the packet came in the mail it was alot of forms and a questionaire about myself. The last question was "Do you have a better understanding about yourself after answering these questions?" My answer was YES!! I learned that I was really ready body, mind and soul to make a drastic change. In early November I went to my consult, they told me alot of things about the procedure, but I had done so much research that I already knew alot of what they had to say....that was until I got my checklist. This was a paper that had all of the pre-op classes and doctors I had to see before I would even be considered for the lap-band. It was overwhelming...but you know what? I was up to the challenge. So here I am, almost 3 months later...I have seen a shrink, a cardiologist, a pulmonologist, my regular doctor. I have gone through breathing test, stress test, sleep apnea test, and have taken 7 classes required for the procedure. On January 17th, 2007 I got a call from Jessica. She said I could have my surgery done on February 10th. All i needed was a few more tests and everything had to be submitted to my insurace company. She called me back about 4 days later and said my insurance would pay and I was good to go. I started my liquid diet this past Saturday (Jan 27th). Its been hard only because I have been getting some wicked migrains due to the drastic change in eating habits. But, other that that I've been staying on track..and it's not too bad. I went to my regular doctor today for final OK for the lap-band. Ya know what??? I already lost 5 pounds!!! So now i have 11 days til surgery, I still have to go for an endoscope tomorrow, and my pre-op meeting, blood work and EKG this week. I have to say one thing about myself...I can't believe that over these past few months, that I stuck to this with great determination, and never took my eyes off the goal I set. My goal: To lose 131 pounds. I was 271 pounds on Saturday I want to get down to 140 pounds by the end of my journey I want to feel better, look better, but most of all... I want to be HEALTHY to enjoy the rest of my life with my Daughter and my husband. Talk to ya soon......Jennifer :scared:

I had thought about for a long time, having some kind of weight loss surgery. I use to say to myself that I would think about it tomorrow and then go eat another cookie. But one day something changed...and I made a call. This is where my story begins. In late October of 2006, I called the Bariatric Center in Centra State hospital located in Freehold, NJ. I spoke to a girl named Jessica, and told her I was interested in Lap-band surgery. She made me a consult apponitment and sent me a huge packet of paperwork. When the packet came in the mail it was alot of forms and a questionaire about myself. The last question was "Do you have a better understanding about yourself after answering these questions?" My answer was YES!! I learned that I was really ready body, mind and soul to make a drastic change. In early November I went to my consult, they told me alot of things about the procedure, but I had done so much research that I already knew alot of what they had to say....that was until I got my checklist. This was a paper that had all of the pre-op classes and doctors I had to see before I would even be considered for the lap-band. It was overwhelming...but you know what? I was up to the challenge. So here I am, almost 3 months later...I have seen a shrink, a cardiologist, a pulmonologist, my regular doctor. I have gone through breathing test, stress test, sleep apnea test, and have taken 7 classes required for the procedure. On January 17th, 2007 I got a call from Jessica. She said I could have my surgery done on February 10th. All i needed was a few more tests and everything had to be submitted to my insurace company. She called me back about 4 days later and said my insurance would pay and I was good to go. I started my liquid diet this past Saturday (Jan 27th). Its been hard only because I have been getting some wicked migrains due to the drastic change in eating habits. But, other that that I've been staying on track..and it's not too bad. I went to my regular doctor today for final OK for the lap-band. Ya know what??? I already lost 5 pounds!!! So now i have 11 days til surgery, I still have to go for an endoscope tomorrow, and my pre-op meeting, blood work and EKG this week. I have to say one thing about myself...I can't believe that over these past few months, that I stuck to this with great determination, and never took my eyes off the goal I set. My goal: To lose 131 pounds. I was 271 pounds on Saturday I want to get down to 140 pounds by the end of my journey I want to feel better, look better, but most of all... I want to be HEALTHY to enjoy the rest of my life with my Daughter and my husband. Talk to ya soon......Jennifer

Hi..my name is Jen. I live in Jersey and I am 2 weeks away from my lapband surgery. Right now I am on a 2 week Liquid diet...and its hard. I can stay on it no problem..but I feel horrible. i have a constant headache and by the end of the day i just want to puke. But other then that i can't wait til my big day...never thought it would get here!!!:biggrin1: