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I am in London Harley Street, had my first fill, no pain at at. Found out I had 4ml surgery I have a small band, I have been given a 1.1/2 fill So now I now have 5 1/2 mls, just had liquids, and going to IMAX London to see the yummy James Bond keep you posted thanks for your support guys x

I'm 8 months post-op no fill. 90lbs lost.

Hello everyone,
I was banded on 10/12 and I am down 66 pounds so far. 20 were on my own between my first visit with the surgeon in July to the beginning of the pre-surg diet and 25 were from the pre-surg diet so I'm down 21lbs in the month since my surgery.
Feeling terrific and was given permission to start exercising and swimming. Normally I'd have my first fill after 6 weeks but it falls on Thanksgiving. The surg said I could have it one week early. So happy about this since I am really starving each day but sticking to my soft food diet. Even did well with no power for 8 days due to Hurricane Sandy. Power's back and I'm feeling great!
I did have my first "got stuck feeling" this morning. I was eating scrambled eggs and working on the computer. I was not paying attention to how fast I was eating and all of a sudden I got this tight feeling in my chest.. not fun! Not eager for that to happen again so I know I need to be more careful.

Hello everyone,
I was banded on 10/12 and I am down 66 pounds so far. 20 were on my own between my first visit with the surgeon in July to the beginning of the pre-surg diet and 25 were from the pre-surg diet so I'm down 21lbs in the month since my surgery.
Feeling terrific and was given permission to start exercising and swimming. Normally I'd have my first fill after 6 weeks but it falls on Thanksgiving. The surg said I could have it one week early. So happy about this since I am really starving each day but sticking to my soft food diet. Even did well with no power for 8 days due to Hurricane Sandy. Power's back and I'm feeling great!
I did have my first "got stuck feeling" this morning. I was eating scrambled eggs and working on the computer. I was not paying attention to how fast I was eating and all of a sudden I got this tight feeling in my chest.. not fun! Not eager for that to happen again so I know I need to be more careful.

Day 40 since Pre op diet. Down 32 lbs and 21.5 inches in chest hips and waist.

If Im not mistaken you shouldnt be drinking Ensure for ur Protein.
Example..if ur Protein Drink has 20gm of protein then ur calories shouldnt be more than 200.. The calories shouldnt be more than 10x ur protein.

I don't know if these answers will fully tell you what you want, but this is what I understand. On the mushies gaining weight thing - no you will not gain weight so long as you are continuing to stay under your calorie limit for the day. A female human burns about 1700-1800 calories per day just to be alive (for heavier people this is higher) - that's sitting there, doing nothing, just continuing on - so even if you go from say 500 calories per day on broth and Jello to 900 calories per day on mushies you will still be well under this requirement and your body will have to use its fat stores just to keep going and make up that difference. You obviously wont be losing as much as you might if you are only doing liquids and jello, but that kind of diet is not sustainable or healthy for long periods of time. You should also focus on Protein and veggies rather than carb heavy foods like potatoes, etc. This will also help your body burn more of its fat stores.
on the GB vs band thing - I dont know exactly why they loose so much faster, but my understanding is that over a 5 year period, weightloss with both is virtually the exact same. In an incidental conversation where with my weightloss counsellor at my doctor's office about how I didnt understand why you would want to re-route your intestines he said that they would only recommend a bypass if a person literally had like 6 months to live unless they lost weight. It can lead to many issues with nutrient loss and something called dumping syndrome where the person's blood sugars go out of control because the stomach is what is supposed to absorb the sugars.
the band may take longer, but there are far less complications, and by losing the weight slower you reduce both heath problems and some things like extra, sagging skin, etc.
hope this helps!

Hi all! I'm in NY and am finally able to get online post Sandy megastorm! Banded a week ago today and down 18 lbs. still some pain on the left side but feeling much better. So glad to be reading the support from this forum again!

Hi All !
I was banded Oct 23, 2012. Was in the surgery center 23 hours, insurance said so HA. Was down 35 pds before the banding, 20 of those from the 2 week diet of shakes, broth and Jello. I was totally shocked that morning when I stepped on the scale and saw I had lost 20 pds in 2 weeks.
I had some pain the first couple days. But the pain meds every 6 hours helped. Now just taking pain meds before bed. I am a tummy sleeper, still can't do that, but getting closer.
The Protein shakes from Bariatric Advantage are a life saver, they are awesome. I add some extracts, sf pudding to them to mix up the flavors. And the Protein Soups, chicken noodle and pea Soup from Protdiet, are pretty good too.
My stomach does 'gurgle' a lot. It isn't uncomfortable at all, just gurgles. I hope this will pass. I have never had any hunger. However, I just want to guzzle down a bottle of Water or a glass of tea. I'm so thirsty. I drink every 1/2 hr as instructed by Doc. But still thirsty.
So glad to have found this site, and FINALLY learned how to post HAHA.
I live with my boyfriend, and he really tried to understand, but he can't.
So I am here to stay with some awesome people to DO UNDERSTAND it all.
THANKS EVERYONE AND HAPPY BANDING !!

Hi all, it's 5:45am and I'm walking in to be admitted! Just a couple hours and I will be banded!!!

My surgery is Friday, I have to be at the hospital at 6am. Can't wait!!!

so I'm still in the hospital 24 hours later as expected still nothing to eat but I'm not hungry ...pain is pretty good except gas pain starting to be stronger in my left shoulder... walking a bit to leave that... need to go down for the xray to make sure the band is in place and then I can go home if all is well..

Preop diet complete. 12 lbs in two weeks. sitting here dressed and ready to go for a 7:00am operation. Slept great last night. I must be ready.

Yep, Fellow Pinterest Addict here.
4 Days until Surgery!!! So Happy.

Had my surgery this morning at 8 am and I am now drinking my liquids and feel good...No pain from the gas (yet). My throat is sore though... Doctor only made 3 incisions. I have the standard size band and it was filled 4 cc. I am very happy!!!

Had my surgery yesterday, just got home from the hospital. It hurts to get in the bed, hurts to get out the bed... my belly just hurts! it feels so heavy, and when i walk it feels like all my stitches or whatever are going to bust! I read a post about an adominal binder, I'm going to try that.
Oh yea, HELLO LB FAM

This is hubmacfan (I think that's my board name) posting for Laura. we both just got our bands. I went first and she was wheeled into the OR while I was in recovery.
She's still snoozing hard in recovery, and we're excited to begin our "new" lives!
Ready to change my life!

Well less than 24 hours now all preparations are complete. I am expecting the best

Did another EKG today & passed so my surgery date is still the 30th .. Just did my 1st day of liquids.< /p>

Maybe, but are you sure that it's the medicine that made you constipated? I know it's very normal to not go near as much on the post op diet. I didn't go til almost a week after either and I've only gone like 3 times since surgery on the 12th. Lol, TMI, but whatever! If you're having pain, take something! You'll heal much faster! =)
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No worries, deep breaths do the same thing. It's uncomfortable to do, but I promise it'll help. The "breathing thing" (I don't know the name... Someone help me out here! Lol) just measures how much air you're taking in, it's just a little plastic device. And no, no hernia for me! Hopefully you'll be skinny AND heartburn free, huh?!
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Saw some friends last night who have not seen me in a while and they all oohed and ahhed over my weight loss. I was excited since those that see me every day have been asking me if I got a haircut or telling me that I look rested.
Scars are really starting to heal and I can finally sleep comfortably on my stomach so I am sleeping better! YAY!
Hope you all have a good day!

Saw some friends last night who have not seen me in a while and they all oohed and ahhed over my weight loss. I was excited since those that see me every day have been asking me if I got a haircut or telling me that I look rested.
Scars are really starting to heal and I can finally sleep comfortably on my stomach so I am sleeping better! YAY!
Hope you all have a good day!