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Me too I see the inches coming off as well as weight .. I lost about 25 pounds in 6 weeks.. I started off at 193 now I'm 167 and I have about 30 more to goal ... Feeling great and happy:)))

Seriously. I think you need a psych evaluation before you proceed with any subsequent surgeries. I am far from feeble minded and sarcasm has no place on this site. We are real people, helping each other with real issues with weight loss. If you're here to play games, you should definitely find another outlet.

Me too I see the inches coming off as well as weight .. I lost about 25 pounds in 6 weeks.. I started off at 193 now I'm 167 and I have about 30 more to goal ... Feeling great and happy:)))

Just wanted to check in. I'm almost three weeks post op and down 50 lbs from preop diet. I'm doing great, starting to eat more "normal" types of food. I feel great! I just wanted to thank everyone on this forum for all the support as I began this journey. I was very nervous and hasn't been bad at all. Those last few days before surgery, reading people's stories on this forum got me through. So glad I did this.

I was only 190 pounds when I was banded. I was banded almost 3 weeks ago.. Now I'm currently 172... I'm only 5'2 and my doctors set my goal for 125 .. So I still got a ways to go. I feel GREAT! Was in liquids for the first 2 weeks now on soft and next week regular. I'm adjusting wonderfully. Hopefully the sleep apnea will go way and my cholesterol will go back to 170 instead of years of it being 250... And I get off my blood pressure meds..... That will really be my accomplishment then of course the new smaller me;)))

I was only 190 pounds when I was banded. I was banded almost 3 weeks ago.. Now I'm currently 172... I'm only 5'2 and my doctors set my goal for 125 .. So I still got a ways to go. I feel GREAT! Was in liquids for the first 2 weeks now on soft and next week regular. I'm adjusting wonderfully. Hopefully the sleep apnea will go way and my cholesterol will go back to 170 instead of years of it being 250... And I get off my blood pressure meds..... That will really be my accomplishment then of course the new smaller me;)))

I was 209lbs when I was banded and that was after my pre-op diet where I lost about 6 lbs.
I'm 5'4" and got to 154lb in 7 months, to 118lbs after another year (which my dr thought was too thin, and I think he was right even though I didn't think so at the time), then forced myself up to 130lbs and stayed there for about 2 years when I sprung a leak.
My leak's been fixed, I'm 144lbs now but most importantly I have BFP of 19%, so I actually think I'm almost at my perfect size.

Yes you will.. I did I had a bmi of 36 and I also had sleep apnea high blood peer sure high cholesterol .... I got banded weighing 190 5/2. ..... So my goal is 125 ... I'm down 18 pounds in since my surgery 6/11/2913....

Yay! Congrats to band work ... You are going to love love love it don't forget to keep hydrated )

I agree, moderation is key. If I start craving, I have to satiate that craving even it's only by having a bite or two. I do count those cals and try to compensate throughout the day for that splurge. Also, I restrict myself to no more than 2 'cheat' meals a week. The less pressure you put on yourself the more apt you are to follow your rules and the less likely you are going to want those no no foods in general.

i eat what i want and i want now to eat good/healthy food choices once a week i eat one meal of whatever i want...i am not on a diet, i just eat different now..

500 seems low... and at that level I would wonder what your Protein intake is? I'd suggest calling the doctor's office for guidance.

No I only still take 40

Don't be nervous about the fill. You just lie there and they shoot you twice, once with the Novocain and the second time with the fill. Just a pinch like a flu shot. Check out my blog I have an entry about my first fill!

It's still swollen near my port is that normal??Really no pain just swollen.. Well it's day 8 already ) now I'm on soft foods cream Soups yogurt puddings .. But no appetite

Congrats to you.. Happy 1 month anniversary to your band:)) I'm 1 week today

My was June 11.... So we are all newbies here starting out a journey together as friends and help one another ))

Yes I did! I was banded 3 says ago as we'll.. Still feel very gassy .. I've been using the ice pack for swelling as well.. I drink coconut Water through the day to keep me hydrated too.. The plain coconut water not the one with sugar.. Natural .. Ant way congrats and feel better )

Yes I did! I was banded 3 says ago as we'll.. Still feel very gassy .. I've been using the ice pack for swelling as well.. I drink coconut Water through the day to keep me hydrated too.. The plain coconut water not the one with sugar.. Natural .. Ant way congrats and feel better )