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I was banded 3/12, down 30 lbs total, 15 was pre opp. I had a fill a couple of weeks ago 3 cc's, I've had 2 stuck episodes, it does pass, me too with a salad. I too, totally caved today & ate some m&ms not sure why, but I'm sure after a couple of months of being really good, I just wanted to cheat a little...I'm over it now & will be back on track no problem!

You are doing great! I've lost 13 lbs, banded as u know the same day as u, 4 lbs to "onderland" we got this girl!

I'm one month post opp, down 10 lbs! First fill of 3cc's today it was really nothing at all, really doesn't even feel like I had a fill!

Hi everyone! I have my one month post opp apt today & fill! I've lost 10 lbs since surgery 3/12 & am wondering what kind of progress you all are having? I'm also eating about 1200 calories a day, how about you all?

I go for my first fill tomorrow, can't wait to see what it's all about! I've lost 10 lbs in 4 weeks since Surgery, not really sure if that's good or bad but I'm happy with it! What were your weight loss totals 4 weeks post opp?

Thank you for this thread, I'm 10 days post opp & in the last 7 days I've actually gained 1/2 lb! It's very frustrating as simple math (I've been around 1100 calories a day) says I should be loosing! I lost 15 lbs pre opp & 5 the first 3 days after surgery. I don't expect miracles but 1 lb a week would be nice since I'm on a "diet!"

How's everyone doing? 3 days post opp I was down another 5 lbs for a total of 20 with the pre opp, however I've lost nothing for the past week!!!!!! It's sooooooooo damn frustrating, as I've been around 1000 calories the past few days, ugh!!!! Please tell me I'm not alone...

How's everyone doing? 3 days post opp I was down another 5 lbs for a total of 20 with the pre opp, however I've lost nothing for the past week!!!!!! It's sooooooooo damn frustrating, as I've been around 1000 calories the past few days, ugh!!!! Please tell me I'm not alone...

...to be able to drink a bottle of water in about 5 mins 10 days post banding? I've always loved water but there's this part of me that thinks I shouldn't be able to do this anymore...but than I also think there's nothing in my band yet so of course I should be able to do this? Which answer is right? I don't want to screw anything up! Nothing in my paperwork from my Drs office says anything about how fast you can/can't drink liquids, just to not do it they a straw, HELP!!

I'm on mushies

No I've been eating the pinnaple one & the black cherry, yummy!!!!!!!!

I am in love with Greek Yogurt!!!!!!! I'm 7 days post opp & today I had to have 2 containers of it, do u think that's ok???

I have the same thing! Had surgery on 3/12, and i totally forgot to ask at my staple removal apt yesterday

Hi guys I need ideas of what to eat during puréed & Mushie stages!!!!!! Any ideas/recipes I would soooooooo appreciate!

FYI-I'm on day 5 of post banded life, I too am on blood pressure medicine, I can swallow it without any problems. I'm also on a pretty good sized vitamin pill also can swallow without any issues & the Vicodin for pain also can swallow that without any proems!

I had my surgery on Tuesday & today was the first time I weighed myself, I'm down 5.5 lbs since surgery, yay!!!!! Today I get to start puréed foods, I was thinking about oatmeal for breakfast what do you guys think? I finally had a BM last night, very liquidy but that's what I expected being on liquids and all!!!

I had my surgery on Tuesday & today was the first time I weighed myself, I'm down 5.5 lbs since surgery, yay!!!!! Today I get to start puréed foods, I was thinking about oatmeal for breakfast what do you guys think?

I had surgery 3/12, I've had no problems keeping down water, broth or jello!

Hi guys! Well I had my band placed yesterday morning, the surgery itself went very smooth, infact when my Dr came to release me today he commented in how we'll I did on the pre-opp, which made his job all that easier! I was very out of it yesterday, really just in & out of sleep! I spent the night at the hospital, my Dr does that for all patients, but did well had broth & jello for lunch & dinner. I was able to gulp it down my Dr said probably b/c I had minimal swelling b/c I did a great Jon shrinking my liver. I haven't thrown up at all. I got up & walked 5-6 times at the hospital & haven't had much in the gas pains department yet (knock on wood). I was home at noon today & feel soo much better already being in my own bed! I am on Vicodin and plan to stay ahead of the pain for a day or two by taking it! I'm on clear liquids (broth jello water crystal light) til Friday when I can start puree's. I'll update you all with anything new that comes up!

Hi guys! Well I had my band placed yesterday morning, the surgery itself went very smooth, infact when my Dr came to release me today he commented in how we'll I did on the pre-opp, which made his job all that easier! I was very out of it yesterday, really just in & out of sleep! I spent the night at the hospital, my Dr does that for all patients, but did well had broth & jello for lunch & dinner. I was able to gulp it down my Dr said probably b/c I had minimal swelling b/c I did a great Jon shrinking my liver. I haven't thrown up at all. I got up & walked 5-6 times at the hospital & haven't had much in the gas pains department yet (knock on wood). I was home at noon today & feel soo much better already being in my own bed! I am on Vicodin and plan to stay ahead of the pain for a day or two by taking it! I'm on clear liquids (broth jello water crystal light) til Friday when I can start puree's. I'll update you all with anything new that comes up!

Sounds delish! Can u post the recipe?

Thanks everyone! Made it thru just fine of course, just VERY sleepy!!!!!

Ready to have surgery, IV is in & I'm scared to death!!!!! Wish me luck!!!!!

My surgery is at 9:15 tomorrow, OMG!!!!! I'm down 14 lbs with the pre op, I'm hoping for 1 more lb to reach my personal goal of 216 before surgery in the morning!!!!! Wish me luck, and I'll post as soon as I can after