Allison.birch

I just found out I am six weeks pregnant! I had my surgery on October10th of last year. Since then, I have lost 90 pounds. I m so thankful for the band giving me this opportunity. I honestly don't think I could save ever gotten pregnant without losing the weight. I am going to see my band doctor on the 17th. They acted like they removed all fluids during a pregnancy. Is that normal?

I have told everyone except for my inlaws. I don't know why it is easier for me to tell a coworker thn my own mil. Oh, we'll. it's a choice we all have to make. For me, I felt like my coworkers would be curious about my portion sizes decreasing so dramatically, Thai went ahead and told them. It made me feel better.

As of today, I am down 81 pounds!!! I had my surgery on October 10, 2012. Shopping is so much more fun!!

I was wondering if anyone had any good recipes they wanted to share.

I have a question. I see s lot of you talking about eating a cup of food per meal. My surgeon doesn't tell me that. He tells me to eat three meals a day with no Snacks in between. He also says to have no liquids with your meal, no liquids as your meal, and no liquids with calories between meals. Doe this sound like most of you do?

I got my second fill today. 1.5 cc. I'm hoping to tell a difference in my restriction. I go back in eight weeks.

Your post made me feel better. I had surgery on October 10th and haven't lost much at all. I've had one fill. I just feel like I can eat the way I always have.

Thanks everyone. I know I have to work hard, too, but at this pointing feel like the band isn't helpings bit.....I guess I need to give it time

I need some positive words to get me back on track. I had my first fill about a month ago. I haven't lost much weight at all. I seem to be able to Eat more than most and get hungry shortly after a meal. I know the Band won't do all the work, but I'm disappointed that I can't tell much of a difference at all.

What exactly is the green zone?

I got my first fill today. It was a piece of cake. I'm a little concerned, though. My dr said I can have nothing but liquids for 24 hours. I teach kindergarten! I need all the energy I can get and am a little concerned with having nothing but liquids. Any suggestions?

Thanks ladies!

I had surgery on October 10th. Including my Pre op week I have only lost 11.5 lbs. I won't get a fill until November 13th. I don't really feel like I can eat any less than before surgery. Is this normal. I try to watch what I eat as much as possible, but honestly if that we're easy for me I wouldn't have had to have the surgery.

About Time has 24 G Protein and 90 cal. unjury has 22 g and is also 90 cal.

Save what you have for later when you have those days when you can only have a shake' date=' like after a fill.[/quote']

Where do you get these?

Thanks, ladies! I guess I just need to give it time. I could drink some other drinks, I just hate to waste what I already have...

I had my surgery on the 10th. I lost about 5 lbs the first week after surgery, but I have gained a half lb during the Mushie week. I'm a little disappointed. I have to drink two boost drinks a day, which is almost 500 calories. Plus the Mushie food I eat.

Thanks!

I had my surgery a week ago tomorrow. The only pain I really have is around where my port is. Is this normal?

I started spotting the day after my surgery. It's about tie for my period, so I don't know if its related, or not.

Yes. I had my surgery Wednesday and had tightness, too. I have lo coughed up lots of mucus. They say it is normal and from the breathing tube.

I was banded yesterday too! The worst part for me was the shoulder pain from gas. I also had a hard time sleeping last night because I can't sleep on my back. Good luck!

I had my surgery this morning, and I have to say the worst part for me is the pain in my shoulder from gas. Hopefully it goes away soon!

I m scheduled for surgery on October 10th! I'm excited and nervous, too! Any advice would be appreciated.