Time4Kim

Hello All! Almost Happy New Year to everyone! I have been away for a while, but really need to get back... I am doing well, surgery June 14th and down 61lbs. Had my last fill about 3 weeks ago and now have 6.9cc - I am definitely in the green zone. I have struggled with several 'stuck' episodes, not fun at all - I believe bread is the culprit, so it has been eliminated from my diet and is probably a good thing. How is everyone else doing? Anyone experiencing the same things? ~ Kim

That is met too! After a while, must be when my food settles, then the burp will come. Awareness is the key, I have never paid attention the way i do post surgery.... I just listen to my body it hasn't failed me yet.

Just came from my first fill was banded on June 14th and am down 35 without any restriction. My Dr, brought me up to 5cc, but after the X-ray he felt I was a little to tight, so he brought me down to 4.7cc. Now for 2 days of clear liquids and at least 2 days of full liquids. I'm ready for another jump and restriction as my loss has really slowed down since going on soft foods. Sounds like the Junie's are doing great. Off to support group... Take care!

I had my 1st fill today, 6 weeks post op this past Friday. I have 4.7cc in my 10cc band, he had 5 in and took out a little after taking the X-ray as he thought I was a little to tight. I am back on clear liquids for 2 days and full liquids for at least 2 days after that. I'm ready for some restriction as I haven't felt much recently.

Would love to join you on you journey.... I had my surgery on June 14th. My user name is kimbradykeely.

I couldn't agree with you more Royalrags ~ It was hell going through those two weeks, but now that I am 3 weeks post op I see why the surgeon requires it. My mental attachment to food is gone, I look at it in an all different way. This week I started on soft phase of food and boy am I enjoying it, but it doesn't take much to fill me up and give that feeling of satisfaction. How are you doing so far post-op?

Good luck - you will get through it. Pre-op is very difficult but so worth it, believe me! My pre-op was two weeks long and I saw so many changes in myself I can see why the surgeon required it.

Glad to hear everyone is doing so well. I am sorry i have been MIA, my first week back at work was crazy. I am doing great, still on full liquids, can start "soft" foods at the end of this week - I think I will choose Thursday . I saw my surgeon this past Wednesday and he was very pleased with my progress, I am as well. I am out of pain for the most part, I do feel a little pinch once in a while and my back hurts - but other than that I am back to normal. I do not go back until the 30th of July and he will give me my first fill. He warned me that somewhere in weeks 4-6 that i will feel like I never had surgery and will be hungry and able to eat more than i have been, but assured me it is temporary and for me to push through it. As all of you I am ready to "chew" - by the time I can have soft foods it will have been 5 weeks since I have anything but liquids... wooeeee - I cannot believe i have made it.

Tracie71 - How are you doing?

I met India yesterday, it was nice. She seemed to be doing good.

Everything went great, went in for surgery at 11, was home by 430. Mild pain so far, most of that being the trapped gas. Been walking a lot and sipping away on Water and Gatorade. No hunger at all. How are you doing?

Lots of luck tomorrow to all of the June 14th bandsters! Hope all goes well!!!

Solson8201 & utkscvol1- Glad to hear you ladies are both doing good and are home. My prayers are with you that you continue to feel good. I am just a few hours behind you... ready, but nervous.

Thank you, ArtM - How are you doing?

Great to hear, Melly2513!! Yes we will all be sore, but look out world here we come as we transform and become healthier on our life journey. Good luck to you on Friday if I do not get a chance to wish you well before then.

Big Tex - How did your surgery go?

ArtM - It is great to hear things went so well for you. I can understand your pain with all they did.. hope it continues to get better. For the nervously awaiting Friday me, it is wonderful to hear from you!! Please keep us up to date, I will keep you in my prayers for a easy road and quick healing.

Just in case I do not get on here tomorrow, I wanted to wish you lots of luck on Thursday... my thoughts and prayers will be with you... Cannot wait to hear from you and utkscvol1 on how things go! Several of us are right behind you!

If I am not able to get on here tomorrow, lots of luck to you on Thursday... sending prayers and good thoughts your way.

Good Luck tomorrow, sending prayers your way! Let us know how things go!

I am getting excited as well, but also nervous at the same time. What time is your surgery on Friday? I am at 10:15, have to be there at 8:15. Hope to see you!