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Banded 4/9. Lost 35lbs so far. Going to the gym. Feel like I'd lose quicker if I made my protien goals daily

I used dr neil Floch. He is head of bariatric surgery at Norwalk hosp. He has been great did my band and hiatal hernia.

I'm in Stamford

April 9 is my day also. Down 26 lbs as of today and had my first fill today. Im on liquids 2days then 2 days mushie. I go for my next fill in two weeks. They said 1/2lbs per week is good. Wish I lost more but feeling good.

Great job!! And happy shopping

Must have been the full moon. I have my first fill this week and I didn't cheat till last night. pizza one slice. Felt mad about it after but today I I'm ok I still was around 1000 cals for the day. I'm down 26 lbs as of last weigh in last week. Trying not to go crazy about the scale. Will be back on the wagon today

I was on optifast for two weeks. Freeze till slushy adds some sugar free vanilla flavor and some cinnamon tastes good. As for broth I made my own. Strained it let it sit overnight in the fridge then skimmed the fat off. It was good and a nice break from all the cold stuff. During that time I ldidnt cheat and lost 15kbs before surgery

Sugar free vanilla syrup and cinnamon and freeze the shake till slushy

Banded Monday. The gas was not a problem for me. I totally used the meds. Now I am tylonol. The worst getting in and out of bed and finding a comphy position. I am so swollen though they did the Lapband hiatal hernia and had to fix some sort of bleed so two of my incisions are about two inches long. Today I had a yogurt. Yum but I was full before I are it all new concept. I go back to work on Monday

I am so excited. For the same reason. If you see something you like you might actually be able to wear it. I always shop in the large section with a small budget an had to find the least horrible stuff on sale. My skinny hubby doesn't get it. One of my first stops will be Victoria's secret for a matching bra and underwear set. When I was skinny many years ago the didn't exist so now as I loose weight I am ready to go to town

I had four optifast shakes and two bars a day then cleatr liquids for two days. I had lost15lbs as of my surgery yesterday.

Banded yesterday. Definitely uncomfortable today. But they also did a hiatal hernia and had to fix a bleed on my left side. I am trying to get used of sleeping on my back. The pain med will certainly be my friend today.

Up early. Getting ready to go to hospital. I barely. Slept an hour last night, excited nervous ready to go!

My b day is tomorrow. Have to be there 6am. Had other surgeries before. Still nervous although I know I will be ok. Have lots of stuff to do today. Did u have to take milk of magnesium also?

I made homemade chicken stock. Just drained it let it sit in the fridge overnight then skimmed the fat off. It tasted great. I feel so hungry I have surgery tomorrow and on my second day of Clear liquids. Except the most discussing thing. .. .... Milk of magnesia Two tsps required. Yuck

I tell everyone. I am so happy. I have tried my whole life, always knowing I felt different. I feel so great that at 44 I am positive I am making the right decision for me. For once I am confident of something and I know it is the right thing to do. I can take every negative you have. I have also lost 12 pounds during pre op and surgery is Monday morning and I actually have energy! My worst critic my sister in law. Who is also heavy. Smokes drinks and parties at 50, and has all the accompanying health issues. She said. B---ch I'll hate you if you got skinner Than me. I just say sorry and I am so excited. So I guess my feeling is be proud you are making the right decision for you and smile.

I was on opti fast shakes. I am really picky but they weren't too bad. I would let them get frosty in the freezer and add sugar free vanilla syrup and cinnamon. They actually were good. Today is my last day of them because tomorrow I start clear liquids and my surgery is Monday

Jealous. My doc said no gassy foods like Beans. Any gas problems with them. An carbonated drinks are a no no also

Seven days on optifast. Seven pounds done. Surgery on Monday. So psyched. Good luck everyone

On day five of optifast doing good my husband had Mexican last night. It smelled so good! I was. Strong though and today fit into pants I couldn't wear last week. I am counting down to my two clear liquid days do I can have some variety.

Day 3 on opti fast. Definitely feeling hungry tonight. Still have one bar and shake to go. I do feel as if I have lost some weight but I am determined not to weigh myself. I want to see the number the day of my surgery. Someone I work with who had the surgery suggested it. 11days to go!

On day two and between all the food at work and my husband eating it is a struggle but I am doing ok. Just going one day at a time. Ten more days like this and two days clear liquid and the big day will be here. I am looking forward to some food / liquid choices after I am done with the liquid stage. I think it will be one long month. Hopefully it will fly by.

Started my opti fast today. Supposed to have 4 shakes and 2 bars. I managed 3 shakes and almost both bars. Tomorrow I will try to drink an additional shake during the day. I am worried if I don't get all the calories and protein I won't lose as much. Any thoughts?

Started my pre op diet today. I survived the first shake. Only 15 days to surgery. Can't wait!!!

My nutritionist said that the plain is the best to get.. ideas... add some vanilla and cinnamon... or some organic / no sugar baby food like peach, or what ever you like, add a spoonful an mix it in. She also added that low fat riccotta cheese is ok, if you add vanilla, cinnamon, and some sweetner it will tast like cannoli cream..