ShellyBellyIowa

Thanks! I will be patient and wait a few weeks to see how solids do;)

I was getting worried that it meant I wouldn't have much restriction;(

And it seems like I can drink more than 12 ounces. Isn't my stomach smaller than that???

I had the lapband for two years and just had it removed and the sleeve done 6 days ago. The lapband worked for me for 7 months until I got acid reflux and it had to be emptied and we could never get it full without reflux again. Then a few months ago it slipped so I decided to revise to the sleeve. So far I have no pain and no hunger;) hoping for a great journey with the sleeve;)

Mine are also 250 with Fluor.

Just what Veronica said..... It is common for Hair loss with surgery and weight loss. It lasts two to three months and then it is done and grows back;)

Me too!!!!!

Way to go!!!!!!

You will look back in a few months and love your decision and wish you'd have done it sooner;). It won't always be smooth sailing, but it will get better and be so worth it;)

Very normal right after surgery. Give it some time and you will start to see te scale moving again;)

I am tight in the mornings so I stick to Protein Shakes or mushiness and get very full quickly. It is awesome and a great thing!

I started having some reflux and they took a little Fluid out and it went away. My doc said the gallbladder can cause symptoms like this too.

Way to go!!!!!!!!!! So proud of both of you!!!!!!!!!

I had a slight infill after being too full and it put me in the green zone!

Well, with three months to go before our one year bandiversary, I am curious how everyone is doing??? I am down 70 pounds and want to lose 30 more before my one year! I am really ready o do this . Wish I would have gotten my band years ago!!

Being scared is so normal. You will look back after the surgery and wonder why you were so scared. My only regret is I wish I would have had the surgery years ago!!!!

Congratulations!!!! You look amazing already;)

Way to go!!!!!! You ARE an inspiration!!! And I agree with every word you said! I love my band and everything it has given me!!

So normal!!! It goes away a few days after the surgery and then you look back and wish you would have done this years ago;)

Even though I am down 60 pounds in 6 months, I am posting pics of my 50 pound mark as that is half way! I went from a size 24 to 18 and I feel great! I love my band!

I had an infill and it was perfect because it put me in the green zone!

Wow!!!!

Down 60 pounds and 3 dress sizes. Feel amazing . Ready for the next 40 and still have hopes to hit 100 by my one year mark on October 30th!

I remember having a panic attack after surgery and now at 6 months out, I couldn't love my band more and wish I got it years ago!!!!!

I too was too tight and couldn't eat my normal mushy healthy foods. But my doctor has me on liquids for two days after a fill because you are swollen. And then if you vomited too that may cause swelling. Drink a lot of fluids and try food in a day or two. If still reflux and not able to eat mashies easily, then I would recommend a slight unfilled. It worked well for me;)