Mellissa

Today is my day too!!! Im excited but waiting is getting old...lol, cant wait to hear how you are doing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was told to take Vitamin b12 for a little bit of energy. I work long days and up super early. Im day 2 of pre-op! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my band to bypass on Dec 14! Got my band July 2012 Looking forward to not feeling my port...that flipped less then a year after surgery. Excited yet nervous, good luck everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Happy Surgery Day!! My journey starts Dec 14th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me! Im getting my lapband removed and sleeve surgery Dec 14! Doing my pre op liquid diet now! Truly testing mind over matter, I tell ya Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!!! What a great feeling!! Keep up the awesome work

Congrats!! I also am down 2 pant sizes!!! My loss is slow! But when I was able to fit into a size 18 from old navy after being a 22 for the last 10 years it was the best feeling in the world! Keep up the amazing work!!!

Thank you so much for your wonderful post! I was banded June 29/12 and im just not there any more!! I am not discouraged, just not as motivated....I haven't found my sweet spot and hoping my second fill will give me some restriction. I set a goal to lose 25 lbs by December and wondering if I can do it!! Your post is going to encourage me to start fresh tomorrow ! Keep up the great work!!

Man!! I feel the exact same way ! I am 13 weeks post op, had my first fill 3 weeks ago and I still can't feel much restriction! I even think I gained a pound and embarrassed to go for my second fill next week! Recently a trainer that I worked with posted online how she feels surgery is a way out and I think that is bringing me down!! Having the surgery doesn't make it any easier!! But what I keep telling myself that I CAN do it, and so can you!!

Congrats!!! I know how good that feeling is! Keep up the amazing work! Get better!!

I agree with Miss73. I felt the same after my surgery and I had days where I could eat a lot...but I had to drink water in between meals to keep satisfied. Just had my first fill last week and had 0.5 cc put in. Now I feel more restriction...but still searching for my sweet spot! Keep up the great work, you can do it!

I had my first fill last Friday. The nurse only put 0.5 cc in and I didnt think I would feel any restrictions but wow! What a difference. This was my first fill since my surgery June 29. She had to poke me a couple of times because my surgeon put my port at an angle so the bubble won't pop out when I lose weight. I HATE needles but didn't even feel it when she used the needle! It's going to be fine. Good luck!!

I just had my first fill today, and I'm 10 weeks post op...the nurse only put 0.5 cc in me today...went good! felt like I had to wait longer! I am also hoping for a little more restriction

Congrats!!! I am too!!! Isn't this great!! Next milestone is 250!!! Keep up the great work!!

Hi chenie69 I took 2 weeks off, but I feel after a week I was good to go. I guess it depends on how strenuous your job is. I work in an office setting, sitting at a desk, sl 1 week would have been fine. But get rest! You will be tired for a bit!! Good luck!!

You can buy them at any health food store. I got mine at GNC!

I just started taking them and I feel really good...find I have a bit more energy! Even though I haven't dropped much weight I can feel something because I am down to my last loop on my belt!! Woo hoo!! Banded June 29!

I'm also 7 weeks post op today! And I am going through phases where I gained a pound...honestly the only weight I lost was from my pre op plan....don't get discouraged!! I have days too....try downloading my fitness pal! Helps track what you are eating! Be honest with what you eat! I have read that some people don't start seeing huge results until a few months after! Be proud of what you lost! It's hard work!!!

I am so glad I read this today!! I'm just about 7 weeks post op and I have been kind of is discouraged myself! One reason why is because people keep asking me how much I lost so far, and honesty it's like they expect me to use the bathroom and crap out 50lbs! But reading this has helped me continue to look forward to my fantastic journey!! My weight loss is slow, feels like all i am keeping off is my preop weight! Grr.. But i know we can all do it!!! Best decision ever made was getting the band!! Good luck everyone!!

Thanks for the info! It definitely is a mental thing! I haven't had anything stuck yet...sounds painful!! I will make myself cut the bites up!! Great info!! I appreciate the shares!! Maybe spoons with holes in it will help! Lol On a side note this site is amazing!! Thanks for the support as always!!