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otaknam

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  1. I got my band on Jan,30th 2012 surgery day wieghted in at 250.5 almost 3 weeks now and down to 243 is this normal to be slow. I get my first fill on March 8th 2012. I have not been very active do to the tenderness of the porthole spot. But it is much easier to move around today. So what might I be doing wrong or right???? LOL
  2. My left shoulder is sore also but that is the gas working out of my body. Had band placed on Jan. 30th 2012 So far all is well I walk alot but might have to increase it a bit more.
  3. I was honest with mine. Told why I wanted this extra tool to lose the forever unwanted pounds. Most of all no one forced me into this surgery it is SOMETHING I wanted and not that was forced onto me. Just my opinion Good luck.
  4. I just had my band placed this past Monday. All is going well so far. Just listen to what they tell you remember everybody is different. You are not a failure and never have been. Just like if we want to build a house we need a hammer and nails without one of those tools it just wouldn't work very well. Best of luck. Karen
  5. I have been using the chocolate whey powder from Wal-Mart also. I put mine in hot water and it is just like hot coco. I have also put it in my coffee and cream of wheat.
  6. Images added to a gallery album owned by otaknam in Before and After Lap Band Photos
    Untitled Album, a weight loss surgery photo album by otaknam on BariatricPal. 3 photos in Before and After Lap Band Photos.
  7. I have been doing the liquid diet from Jan 1 to present. And have my band on Jan 30th. in less the 24 hours. I have lost 275 to 252 in this month but glad I started early. I can say other then the thought of KFC chicken I have no cravings. And I am also got myself programed for what is to come.
  8. I am getting Band on Jan 30th so will be great to watch how much we all lose over time. I can always use more support. Good luck to all of you. Karen
  9. Are the scars that bad. Verses the dark and deep black purple strech marks. I am getting my band on 1-30-2012 and scars are the least of my issues.
  10. I too will be getting my Band on Jan. 30th of 2012. I am excited to get started on my new journey. I am 52 1/2 and have been as my granddaughter calls it "FLUFFY" all my adult life. I have found and reached out to people who I have seen in the past 8 months while going to my appointments as a support team in my local area. This is going to make a big difference in the feed back I get. Because I will be able to SEE their resulsts as well as hear about them. My scale wieght as of today is 260.5 lbs. So will see where this road takes me.....

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