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I try not to get on the darn scale every day but then it sucks me in! I lost 13lbs the first week.

I had hiccups on three different occasions today but I am 7 weeks out. It doesn't hurt but it is not comfortable either.

That sucks!

I love this! How awesome that you did everything you could to get the money to improve your health...inspiring!

Unfortunately even if you aren't self-pay the process is still long and frustrating. I had to wait many months (required diets, testing etc.) on insurance and I know some one here have waited for over a year. I just tried to concentrate on learning as much as I could and practice it pre-band (eating smaller bites, chewing, quitting soda etc.) Your time will come just hand in there!

I kept my Merina in during surgery and it wasn't an issue.

I love love love my plication! I can eat between 2-4ounces at a time. When you get to solid foods you will feel more satiated, but soup kind of runs through pretty quick. I am almost 4 weeks out and am not scheduled for a fill until 12 weeks. I wouldn't be too concerned at this point because your body is trying to heal and the swelling has probably gone down allowing for more room in your new tummy.

Thank you thank you everyone for your thoughts! I'm so glad to hear where other bandsters are at, it definitely gives me some range to look at.

That is reassuring thank you for your input!

I joined My Fitness Pal about two weeks ago so I could log my food but the daily calorie allowances frustrates me. I am not sure what a banderster's daily allowance should be and it suggests 1950 daily for me based on my height and weight. Does anyone know what calorie range a bandster should be eating a day? I vacillate between 450 and 800 daily, I am afraid to go any higher in fear of my weight loss stalling.

I agree with the earlier posts. I was afraid of the same thing but I continue to lose especially when I increased my calories a bit You will do fine!

Lol I heard it was because my sodium was low, who knows lol!

Bahahaha I just now realized my topic says "been" instead of "being"...nice!

I was nervous because there isn't any long term research so I vacillated between having it done and not. I am glad I chose to do so though. I am 3 weeks out and down 22lbs

ONEder land! That's amazing!