ShaunBanded7/23/12

Hello
I was banded on July 9th and go for my first fill tomorrow....so when I went for post op appt 2 wks ago the nutritionist said these weeks are trial and error weeks...try stuff see what you can and can't eat....I try not to eat more then 1 cup of food at a time....and very very slowly....
I look forward to not feeling hungy with less food....although all eyes on me on Friday I have a wedding to attend however good news I am down 34 lbs and was size 26/28 and dress wearing on Friday is 2X

Hello, I'm from Jax and love my surgeon, Dr. Pinnar. Down 32 pounds total.

Our last 3 appointments went well. We just had our group meeting with Dr. Cywes on the 25th, and they should have sent in our info for insurance approval the on the 26th. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it does not take too long to get approved.

I everyone. This is an update for my progress. I just had my banding yesterday and I'm really sore. The Dr. Told me I had a hernia. He fixed it for me while he was in there.
I am so glad I did this, now I just gotta get used to this new diet. I'm on a clear liquid diet for a few days. I'm in Jacksonville so if anyone is close by don't hesitate to hit me up. Thank you in advance for any advice any of the people reading this want to offer.

Had my first post op visit everything went well my incision is healing really good so i go back in 4 weeks and im on mushy now for a week then to the reg foods after that!

Praise God, yesterday I had my surgery, my biggest problem is the dry throat. My face is red not sure if it's the meds or what. Best of Luck to everyone.
First started 288
Day of Sugerys 263
We can do this

Praise God, yesterday I had my surgery, my biggest problem is the dry throat. My face is red not sure if it's the meds or what. Best of Luck to everyone.
First started 288
Day of Sugerys 263
We can do this

Praise God, yesterday I had my surgery, my biggest problem is the dry throat. My face is red not sure if it's the meds or what. Best of Luck to everyone.
First started 288
Day of Sugerys 263
We can do this

I am so excited and happy right now I could bust! LOL!
When I started this journey, I weighed well over 400 pounds...
...I have spent the last 6 months cruising down through the 300's
Today, finally, I AM IN THE 200's!!!!
I still have a long battle ahead of me, but for a girl who hasn't seen the scale display a weight that was in the 200's for 19 years, it's amazing. I am just ecstatic.
I love my band!!!
<-----My happy dance! LOL!

At today's weigh in I was 238 lbs. I have not weighed that since 2005. My highest weight was 291. That's a loss of 53 lbs. Slowly losing but keeping it off. 220's here I come.

Had my surgery this morning and I am doing great just a little sore I had the single incision done no gas pain really I thank God for this new life and awesome journey and for all the prayers!

Heading to the hospital now!! I am doing good! Not so nervous! My only complaint is having a dry mouth. I want y'all to know how wonderful it is to come here and get the overwhelming and continued support! Bless y'alls hearts! Excited to read about y'alls surgery! I'll give an update this afternoon. Bless y'all!

LadyScorpio - I had my surgery 7/7/11 (almost a year). My first fill was at my 4 week check up. I have had between 5-7 adjustments (2 was a slight unfill) in that 1 year period. The plication helps but you will still need to have fill in the band. The stoma (the tiny stomach north of the band) is the part that sends the "full signal" to the brain. Good luck with everything.
Melinda in Florida
(Rainy Florida - thanks to TS Debby)

I was banded in February. I got off my meds on my own. I'm going to see that the docotor says after 3 months on no metformin. I have been doing good I believe and the weight keeps coming off

I'm scheduled for July 9th OMG so ready to get on this journey praying for everyone and YES we can all do this. How many have started to cut back before the pre-op diet.

I'm July 9th too! I am going to start a pre-op diet next week to help me get use to less food before my liquid diet starting July 2nd. Good luck!

I'm scheduled for July 9th OMG so ready to get on this journey praying for everyone and YES we can all do this. How many have started to cut back before the pre-op diet.