Spaness2012

It's an amazing transformation. Keep up the good work!! Any words of wisdom for us newly banded people?

My scale has also stopped moving post surgery. Glad to here this good news! I know it will happen....but sometimes my patience thins out.

I have to agree. Who knows what my weight would balloon up to in 10 years....or what my insulin meds would be....or my blood pressure numbers. Or would I even see the next 10 years at a heavier weight. I will take my chances with the "tool" of the band and the lifestyle changes I am making. I will cross the "shelf life" when I get there. Hopefully...when I get there...I will be thinner and healthier for whatever is thrown my way. Good luck on your journey!

I had some issues getting liquids down the first few days. I panicked a bit but the doc assured me to keep taking sips as often as possible. By the 3rd day I was getting more down. I also felt worse than I thought I would the first few days. If things don't get better...keep calling the doctor. Good luck. This too shall pass.

Ugh! I am so sorry to hear that. What a nightmare. Get better soon!! Sending good thoughts your way.

Just incredible!!

I was grateful for a 6 month process before my surgery to work out the kinks mentally, emotionally, spirtually. It wasn't easy to comply wth the pre-op requirements and some days I fought it as well. But I did "do it" and I had to give up what I thought I could do and not do and DO what others said I needed to do to get the surgery. I wanted the surgery enough to follow the rules and get me that band. It took every minute of that 6 months to get me ready for banded life. And I'm glad to have made it through. Good luck on your journey!

b***h away! Yes it does suck...but somehow we all dig deep enough and get it done! Cheers to your new journey!

I was very queasy when I woke up from surgery. I dry heeved several times......nurses were aware and just gave me more anti nausea meds. I was fine after I got home and didn't dry heeve again. I know it's scary but try and relax. If your still super nervous....call your surgery team and ask questions. If you are sipping and drinking your liquids easily....then I am sure things are fine. Congrats on your new band!

Thank you for the summary of your visit. This was very helpful. My weight loss has stalled as well. I have bargained with myself to put the scale away for now. Now I just need to do it.

You will feel better and better each day! I am a little over 2 weeks post op and I am feeling back to normal. Port site isn't sore anymore...gas went away.....and eating "mushy food". I am so glad you all are feeling good!

Wow....you look gorgeous! Congrats!

I think this is all a personal choice and journey. For me, I guess I lied to myself about how heavy I was and would never dare tell anyone what I weighed (including my husband). This was all part of my denial! When I finally got real about my issues and admitted that I couldn't do it on my own and relinquishing the MY WAY that clearly wasn't working....I began to change and be free from this issue. I tell people as I need to....but for me...it really is about being honest about my weight and my journey. This, I know, will set me free.

Good idea....thanks.

Thanks

I wore a pair of jeans the other day that I had not wore in months (pre band). They practically fell off of me...even with a belt. Today I went to the store to replace said jeans. At 251.......I wore a size 22 Now.......a size 16 I almost don't even really believe it. These jeans were purchased in the Misses section...not the Woman's section. Speechless and in Awe!

Sending good thoughts and energy your way. I wish I could give you a hug right now. Please consider speaking to your doctors about this.

Thank you for sharing this. I agree with the "stinkin thinkin" for fat people. What a nasty cycle. We are our own worst enemies. Congrats on all your successes......you are truly an inspiration for us newbies.

My "woo hoo moment" has been staying away from girl scout cookies....

I am not sure I would have done well thus far had I not had the 6 months to prepare. I am pretty sure I would have had a hard time not knowing what I learned in the 6 months before the surgery. Good luck

Congrats on being banded. They never promised us it would be easy...just worth it.

Aww....yuck. Try and stay hydrated! Feel better soon!!

Thanks for sharing...when I finally move onto soft and solids...I will defintley be focusing on protein.

Thank you for all the replies! I think I will put the scale away for a week or so. I don't want my mood to be dictated by what the scale says each day. Thanks for the feedback!

I hit that ever dreaded post op weight loss "stop". It just stopped. Won't budge. Been about a week. Sort of bummed out about it. Starting puree's tomorrow and hope this will get things moving again. Logically, I know this is the time for healing and learning to eat with the band. I get it and understand it. But still bummed out.