kathleen137

Sounds like you are not in the green zone yet. Stay strong! You know how much you want it!

Your photos are very inspiring . Great job!

I love your post. I was banded 1week ago and have not yet met my band I think I will name my band too. (May be something more gentle) hopefully I won't make her mad . Thanks for approaching this process with a sense of humor!

Thanks. I guess after every thing you do to get here its hard to be patient . I. Will try.

Newbie ,what is PB? Surgery jan 14. Also curious how much weight is lost during post op diet?

The pain was so bad in my shoulder I went to the Er. It was so bad I was dry heaving and crying. Had 3 kids no crying! They gave me stronger meds. I have arthritis in both shoulders so the gas pain was extreme. My surgery was January 14 and I am feeling better. Had a cortisone shot in my shoulder today .i think we have all earned some major weight loss just for surviving.

1 week out, I really like your plan. Hope I am as successful . Great job!

It's fun to put on the 20s and feel them all loose and Baggie. Great job!

My surgery is tomorrow. Thanks for the positive words exactly when I needed them. Your stories and results are amazing!

Glad everything went well. I get banded tomorrow!

Melinda, I don't have a pre op diet either . I am excited and a little nervous. only 3 more days

Great Advise from you all. I get banded Monday and your words will be helpful to me in the future. thanks

Steph04, Good luck on the 11th. My surgery is on the 14th.We are starting at about the same weight. I don't have to do a pre-op diet but it sounds tough. Stay strong.

Melinda, I am getting banded on Jan 14.

Go walking I am also getting banded on the 14 th of January . this is my first post. I also have arthritis in my knees. My current weight is 215 and my goal is 137 or less. I have started using a glider , not as rough on the knees.