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Thanks, I think I'll try a pita pocket tomorrow. I would love to have a sandwich and regular bread is a no no, it hurts! LOL

Back in 2009 I had gotten to 227 lbs and decided I was done. I began walking on the treadmill, then eventually running on the treadmill, then eventually running outside. I had to go from about 227 to 190 before anyone really noticed. I had gotten down to 156 and it was really noticeable! I managed to get back to 195 and decided to take a more permanent solution. I was banded on August 23rd and I can't wait to see 30-40 lbs gone! Sometimes it just takes about 40-50 lbs to really see it. You're doing great, keep up the good work, soon you'll get tired of all the compliments!!

Just checked out your blog, you and your sister ROCK! Keep killing it! AWESOME, I'm a fellow runner, I have two halfs under my belt but I had gotten UBER lazy before my lapband surgery. You have inspired me to get off my lazy butt and get back to training!

I've had a little breakthrough light bleeding not much I'm so glad to see that it may just be from the blood thinners I had last week prior to surgery. It's happened about twice since surgery and I'm not do for a cycle for a couple of weeks. Good to know.

This is good to know, I got a picture of my band and a pic of the x-ray after the barium swallow. I think I must have some type of fill because very little keeps me going. This week I start the mushies, so glad to be able to have yogurt!! Yum, yum.

Good to know, I have one of the strawberry sorbet samples with me today. I'll have it with Crystal light instead. Really tired of the milk shakes and I've got enough gas! LOL

Good to know, I was banded on August 23rd and I do get hungry but fill up on very little. I'm not sure if my doc did a small fill at the time of surgery. I'm scheduled for my first fill September 25th, I will surely ask.

My surgery was outpatient as well. Surgery at 11 am and I was discharged by 5 pm. I'm doing well but I wished I would have had an overnight stay. There is follow-up care via the nurse the next day but only by phone. They did the x-rays and barium test all the same day.

My doctor actually showed me pics of the hernia repair and the band. I'm only 1 week post-op but it seems I have some type of restriction I'm not hungry and very little fills me up. Hopefully you'll make it to your first fill. Keep the faith!!

I was banded on last Thursday as well. I returned on yesterday and I'm sorry I only made it until about 4:40 pm and I'll leave early again today. I've been here since 6:45 AM so I don't feel so bad but sitting in one spot all day makes the damn gas go to my back AND if I don't sit up straight my abdomen is extremely sore. I'm waiting until I get home to take my meds, a bath and go to bed. Thankfully, the 3 day weekend of coming!! Feel better soon!!!

Ooh sounds delicious! Tomorrow starts week 2 of my post-op diet the mushies! I can have light and fit dannon yogurt, vegetable soup without rice or pasta I can't wait. Next Thursday I get to starting the soft foods stage!!

I so feel you, days 1-3 I was like OMG you actually did this to yourself! I'm now day 5 post op and it's getting better. I have a lot of gas in my back. I took a 15 minute walk and although I didn't pass the gas at least I got it to move out of my back! I'll walk again when I get home I can't help it I have been checking the scale and I'm down 6 lbs since last week! I know it's only liquid diet/post surgery but it does help get me through the day!!

That dang gas lasts a long time and goes to all different sorts of uncomfortable hurtful places if you don't get it gone. Try and walk, I'll I wanted to do was sleep and I regret it. 5 days post-op and still suffering with gas. I'm happy to report I had a BM on yesterday and today. I know too much information but I'm glad my body is trying to get back to normal. I can't wait to be 1 month post-op!

Thanks Goodness, I'm Day 5 post-op and I think I was hit by a truck! LOL Not really getting better by the day biggest complaint is the sore abdomen and it's not too sore today. I'm a bit more hungry but the liquid shakes seem to knock the hunger out. Thursday I can add the mushies! I can't wait!