Suzzie81498

From surgery to 6 weeks post op, my PA said that 6 lbs is average. At this point our bodies are still in transition! You are doing great! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

My first fill cant get here fast enough!!! Im falling off wagon for first time since January! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hiya March Bandsters! I was banded 3-21-13...and am now eating regular food. I find that I can eat pretty much anything- just have to make sure I chew it all up- REALLY WELL! I hae gotten "stuck" a couple times from eating too fast! NOT FUN! I currently have no saline in my band and am scheduled for my first fill on 5-3-13. I really struggled with being stuck at same weight for 2 weeks- but I am doing 1-2 Protein shakes a day to get going again! Lost almost 3 lbs last week! I know I gained this weekend because we were out of town for my middle son's DeMolay competition and obviously ate crappy food- but I did watch my portions! Small victories & silver linings! I did do some side by side pics...of face this time! I think Im starting to see a difference! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Congrats!!! Looking great!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

My loss stopped in mushy phase too- boy my body change didnt! Your body will continue to morph even though the scale isnt moving! This first pic is night before surgery..1 wk post op and then 3 weeks! No change from 1 week to 3 weeks (and really til today @4 weeks) on the scale- but big change in body! Keep on going and dont get discouraged!!! You are doing the right thing!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I cannot lay on my stomach yet either! (Banded 3-21-13.) It is uncomfy- but, I dont sleep on stomach, so doesnt bother me. I have had issues with turning as well..just have to go slow! (2 csections have trained me for this part. Lol) i also prop a pillow under my side that im laying on to alleviate some of the pressure. Hope it gets more comfy for you! P.S.- maybe its time for Hubbs to turn around and cuddle you. :-D . Lol Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Down to 239! 31lbs lost since Jan! 15lbs since surgery on 3-21-13 Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I have only kept track of waist measuremens at this point. :-( Keep in touch "bandmates"!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I too suffered infertility (still) for total of 11 years! That is exciting! Good luck girls!! I will be praying for you! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Recovery is going great! Other than days 2 and 3 after surgery (nausea and dry heaving for 36 hours). ...Ive been great! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Congrats!! Thats awesome!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Thanks everyone! I cant wait to see more pics posted! I love looking at everyones pics! It is so bizarre! When I had lost just the 18, my clothes still fit. With this 12...my body has changed shape so fast and clothes no longer fit! Went from 22 to allllllmost an 18! Can get em on and ALMOST buttoned and zipped! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I was just banded on 3-21-13. I lost 18lbs on my own from Jan- March and have lost 12 lbs since surgery. No weight loss for 2 weeks but my body is changing! Dont mind the funny face on last pic! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I dont get first fill until May 3! My weight loss has stopped as well. Im hungry- but being good! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Absolutely AMAZING!!! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Bahaha!!! Will the "moob off" be on a separate thread? HAHA!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Yay Kiley!!!! I too have PCOS..but have not had issue with starting on my own. I do know that your body jumpstarting itself is awesome! I bet you will be regular in no time! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Making sure you have enough protein is very important! Maybe add in a snack of string cheese and turkey slice (around 100 cals!) will help! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Maybe she is less upset about you being banded, but maybe is upset because you kept it from her? I hope she comes around. :-( Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

At least you are going!! I didnt have first bm til 7das post op! Ive never had liquid in/liquid out. Ugh!!! Lol Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

LOL!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

242 today Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

The glue will come off on its own. It should last 10 days or so. You dont want to peel it off yourself- that is what is holding your incision together right? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Had my first appointment today! Im down a total of 12 lbs according to their computer. Its 10 lb according to my scale because I weighed myself on surgery day at the Y ...but they did not weigh me before surgery. I had been worried that I was doing something wrong because I wasnt losing as much as some that Ive read about! She said generally they see 6lbs lost at 2 wks post op appointment (the one I had today) and 12 lbs at 6 week appointment (1st fill). So- Im not doing too bad afterall! Am slightly excited! I also bought my first pair of pants from "the regular side" of the store today! They ALMOSTTT fit! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Congrats!!! I had the gas pains for 6 days!!! Hopefully this is NOT the case for you! Just keep moving and sipping! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk