kariew28

It's not 33 pounds since surgery, it's 33 since the beginning of my 2 week liquid diet. But thank you everyone for all the encouraging words

I was banded April 26. 2012 . And since the beginning of liquid diet I have only lost 33. Am I where I should be? Am I expecting too much? Dr says I'm loosing at the perfect rate so that I don't have extra skin later to take of. But dang I really thought it would come off quicker. Thanks, Karie pre app appt 269 day of surgery 251 today 236

I was banded April 26, 2012 and had my first fill 12 days ago. And I'm getting so frustrated, I'm not losing at the rate I think and feel I should be. If you were banded how much have you lost since surgery date?

Angie, You can do this. I was banded April 26th, and I'm not gonna lie, it has been a little rough, but It's the best thing I have done, besides my husband and my kids. I see a difference already in the amount of food that it takes to fill me up. I was very lucky, I wasn't nervous or scared. It is going to be amazing. You will be so happy you did this.

My pain seems to be around my port. They warned me that my dr does extra stitches and does her a little tighter and that I would be extra tender there. Other than that I feel pretty good. Never enjoyed pureed items so much in my life. I have my follow up appt tomorrow. Thanks

Banded April 26, I get to start introducing purees on tuesday, any suggestions? What was your favorite? Thanks, Karie

I've been using the gas-x strips

I was banded April 26th, I had no idea how much pain I would be in after. I had a complete hysterectomy in December 2010, and I think I felt better after that. I am bordering on miserable. I'm glad I did it, just wasn't prepared for the pain after I guess. Wondering if it's just me, or are there others out there feeling the same? Thanks, Karie

I am pretty much in the same boat. I was banded on Thursday too. Not hungry either, at this point focasing more on getting 64 oz of water, I do not want to get dehydrated. I am also looking forward to purees. Good luck!!

I'm glad I did it, but I had no idea of the pain I would be in. I'm wondering how long this normally lasts? Can I use a heating pad on my tummy? Thanks, Karie

We get banded the same day

I should also say I slept alot the first few days of pre op, I may be doing the same for last few days of pre op

Why do some drs require a complete liquid diet for pre op and others require none. GGGGRRRR. I haven't cheated even once on this liquid diet, but I gotta tell ya the last 2 days have been rough. I have lost 8 pounds on the liquid diet. I now weigh 256. I am so close and don't want to blow it by cheating. Any advise. I'm not hungry, and just want something that tastes good.

I can't believe it is one week away. This has been such a long process. It doesn't seem real that I am a week out. Come on April 26th!

I'm just wondering...I friend just said to me "Well good luck my wife and her friend both had lapband and it didn't work for them", Now I'm kind of freaking out about it. So does anyone know the statistics of the failure rate? Thanks, Karie Getting banded April 26, 2012