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sorry you had such pain...I have read on here when others have stuck issues they go back to soft foods for a day or so to let swelling go down...hope your feeling better...

When I started all this 7 months ago I couldnt even walk to the end of my driveway to check my mail.....today I can and enjoy walking.....At first I had to do it first thing in the morning so I couldnt talk myself out of it......now I do it as soon as Im done with lunch and dinner if able....and it alsos feels so good after.....makes me happy !

First fill tomorrow....Im so excited to feel some restriction....

I have been making good food choices but portions bigger then they should be....

thanks for giving us all hope....so happy for you

Why am I having so much trouble? I wish I was down 33 pounds! I was banded Feb 23, and go for my first fill on Friday (4/6). I lost 12 pounds prior to my first post op appointment, and to date have not lost another ounce. I am being very vigilant to the diet, drinking Water, getting my Protein, and even joined Curves, but it just won't come off. Some say that this is "bandster hell" and I hope they're right and it will start coming off after my first fill, because I am getting very frustrated!

Dont get down on yourself...I to was banded on 2/22 and i have walked every day watched what Im eatting and only 3 lbs down since surgery....I will get my first fill on Thursday so Im hopefull that will kick start my scale again !! I bet you will too...

congrats....so happy for you....

Id love to be a buddy also...message me...im struggeling a lil through bandster hell....

Larry hope im not to late to hop in ..

Name, real or screen~Dee

Goal weight for April 29th~186

Weight on April 1st~ 194

Age~ 53

Dietary goal for April~ watch my portion sizes

Exercise goal for April~ walk...walk..walk

Personal goal for April~ to think positive

Date banded~ feb 22 12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ since pro op diet 20lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~ the smell of the first mowed lawns

you go girl !!!

194.8 this morning....

Thank you for doing this challange for us Larry...

Sorry your having a hard time....a plus is you are aware and you are asking for help !!!

I know if i eat pretzles it opens my mind to think it not candy and then i cant seem to stop...so

i havent had a pretzel for 6 months......and i have no plans too.....good luck getting back on track

wow that is awsome....keep up the great work !

I to am waiting for my first fill...my advice is when you do see your doctor and he wants to know what your eatting has been like be totally honest about it and Id think he will fill according to that....good luck !

im down 1 lb.....195 this morning

I am so jealous of all of you Febs that are getting fills! I had my surgery on the 20th and my doc says he likes to wait 90 days before the first one. Makes things very hard cuz the only thing controling how much I eat right now is ME!!!

oh...i hear you......i wanna fill too !!!!

i to was banded on 2/22 and I am enjoying my salads and fruit already....

Checking in this morning at 196....down 1 lb !!!

So happy for you...nothing taste as good as thin feels !!!

Stuigi ..I just came from my Dr and I was very upset 3 weeks out from banding and no weight loss..He assured me nt to worry.I told him I was really exercizing and walking lots...He said be happy I didnt gain weight then.....so hang in there...I too see the tape measure moving but not the scale...

Im still at 197.0 this morning....

seen Dr this morning he told me not to worry 3 weeks out im doing good.

Thanks for sharing Karry and your wife sounded awsome !

As for my story I have always been over weight, and I have a identical twin sister that has always been 50 to 100 lbs smaller then me....and I always wanted to wear the things she could wear. Now Im 53 ys old and still married to my high school sweetheart 35 yrs now. We have 2 bio sons and 4 adopted sons and 1 adopted daughter ( ages range 35 to 7 )and 6 grandchildren. Last year we went on a Make A Wish vacation for one of our sons and when I seen the pictures I was agasp...It was then that I decided I wanted to be around for my children and be able to do all the things I want to with them.So far its been wonderful..my family and my twin sister have been right here helping me every day.

Thanks for sharing Karry and your wife sounded awsome !

As for my story I have always been over weight, and I have a identical twin sister that has always been 50 to 100 lbs smaller then me....and I always wanted to wear the things she could wear. Now Im 53 ys old and still married to my high school sweetheart 35 yrs now. We have 2 bio sons and 4 adopted sons and 1 adopted daughter ( ages range 35 to 7 )and 6 grandchildren. Last year we went on a Make A Wish vacation for one of our sons and when I seen the pictures I was agasp...It was then that I decided I wanted to be around for my children and be able to do all the things I want to with them.So far its been wonderful..my family and my twin sister have been right here helping me every day.

Thank you all for your advice and thoughts...

Im not giving up....just had a bump in the road this morning...thanks all for caring...

Dee...

Hello Im 16 days post op....

Befor surgery I had lost 50 lbs just watching portion size and calories with my Drs help.

On the 2 week pre diet I lost 14lbs....now since being banded I have not really lost .

Maybe 3 lbs...I exersize every day walking 2 plus miles some days and tred mill 45 mins other days and doing zumba.. I get 64 0z of Water in easy....I am eatting mushies and I know I eat more then a 1/2 cup at each meal...but Im making smart choices. I am starving come meal times. I dont snack between meals. Im really feeling I did so much better before being banded....In the 6 months leading up to now I always had good weight loss....I dont see the surgen till the 15...any one have any ideas.....please...

have you tryed Greek Yogurts...