Spaness2012

Yay you! Congrats. What you are feeling is normal. I am certain most of us had some anxiety mixed in with excitement. You will be fine......good luck! See you on the other side.

My doc said walk, walk, walk away....but wait to do any other high impact exercising and/or sports until 6 weeks out. Good for you for wanting to "get at it" but be careful and patient.

I get to eat eggs on Thursday! Someone told me that over easy eggs were easier to get down then scrambled. You could try that?

Wow!! Amazing...good for you!! How about a destination photo shoot? Somewhere fun and fabulous??

Incredible!! Nice job.....

Take deep breaths! Right before my surgery...I took everything as a sign that I wasn't ready. But the reality is .....things happen...weather delays the process......but at the end of the day....I was more than ready. I know it would suck if there is a delay but try and relax and see what happens. Keep us posted!

What a great head start! 28 pounds is alot of weight....good for you.

My doc said the same thing....let them fall off on their own and then there is no need to replace them.

Stay hydrated...try to give yourself a break if needed. The first few days were exhausting for me but then my stamina came back quickly. Good luck

I feel like you shouldn't feel this bad 2 weeks post op. I hope you consider calling your DR as soon as possible? I hope you find some relief soon.

I have to admit...I am struggling with this. I will keep at it. Thanks for the challenge.

Pre op is brutal but good for you for getting through it! You'll do great!

My doc never mentioned a NO GUM policy. The best thing is to call the office and ask.

Congrats! You will be fine. Take some deep breaths and before you know...it will be over. See ya on the other side

Incredible!! What size did you start out at and what size are you now? To shop in the normal size section is gonna be an amazing goal for me too!

Certainly that is up to your doctor but I play softball and they advised to take 4 to 6 weeks off to ensure my port stitches were healed and then they would be less likely to pop during sports. Have fun.

I think for me, it was the port that has been attached to the muscle that felt like it was weighing my belly down. The good news is...after most of the gas and bloating subsided, and the port area was less tender....that feeling went away. Give it some time.

They gave me the option actually. I could go home when my pain was tolerated or I could stay the night. I opted for going home but looking back on it.....I really should have just stayed the nght and got the goods meds.

I love your honest post! I agree.......I have always been the "big girl" in the family. It was my identity....it was comfortable....it was who I am/was. I am also keenly aware that I will still be me, still be who I am but better. Just better. Good luck with your journey!

I lost a pound a day on my pre-op diet (all shakes and liquids). After surgery.....it slowed way down. I had scale shock as well. The point is.....it is still going down. Our body is healing.....and yes, living off very little calories. Once I phased into Full Liquids (where I could have a little yogurt and runny oatmeal...creamy soups) it started to move a little again. But just a little. We have to remember...this is a marathon...not a race. Our bodies are in "freak out" mode right now. We have to be patient. I hope you feel better today!

I was banded on the same day and am pretty sure I still have gas hanging out in my stomach cavity that is trying to get out. I have this dull tightness in my chest and sometimes my shoulder blades. Have you been doing any walking? This seems to help me some.

I CANNOT wait to see that on my scale!! I got goose bumps for you. Honestly.....it has been maybe 20 years since I have been under 200. What an amazing accomplishment!

It's crazy the difference of opinions on lots of these issues. I guess I am just "cranky" about the straw thing. All these liquids I am drinking and a straw just seems more efficient. Blech~

I understand that they do not want you drinking from a straw because of extra air that can be taken in and could possibly stretch the pouch... I have been on liquids..well....like forever.....and I am thinking that a straw is just an efficient way to take in Protein shakes and smoothies...and even Soups. Is this a forever thing? Forever stay away from straws?

This is fantastic!! I am not sure I would have had the courage or wisdom to make this decision so young.....but I am in awe of your determination and success! Congratulations!