kcgal62

Congrats! You made it thru to the other side! You will do great.

You look awesome!

That is awesome! Have you had any fills yet? Exciting and motivating since we are headed toward the holidays. Keep up the good work.

Congratulations! I haven't been that brave yet. I get my first fill on November 13th. Hope when I do go out, I make good choices of portion size like you did.

I like the 'On The Go' shakes. I found them at walmart. 180 calories, 4 carbs, 25 G protein. The chocolate ice cream shake is awesome.

Mine is in the middle, about 2 inches below my bra line.

I have the iPhone app. At the bottom there is a MORE tab. From that I can go to MY SURGERY and update my weight. Hope this helps

Hi, this is my first monthly challenge. I hope to get lots accomplished this month. I'm about 2 1/2 weeks post op and get my first fill on the 13th. I'm learning a lot on this journey! Name, real or screen~ Sue Goal weight for November 30th~ 215 Weight on November 1st~ 220 Age~ 50 City/State~ Kansas City, MO Dietary goal for November~ Start eating 'real' food again Exercise goal for November~ Getting in 30 minutes of walking at least 4 times a week. Personal goal for November~ Getting rid of the summer clothes that sure won't fit me next year! Date banded~ 10/15/2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 15 lbs Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ having the family together

love them all!

Swanson has a Chinese hot and sour broth in a carton. It's a bit strong, so when I was on the liquid part of the diet, I mixed it with low sodium beef broth.

i have something similar...the pain is in my left collar bone. I hadn't made the connection of when it flares up, but it has been bothering me right before lunch and tonight is was on my drive home from work. i'm 2 weeks post op. Hope its not going to be a permanent addition!

What kind of work do you do? I have a desk job and was off work for a week.

As you are staying hydrated, instead of plain water or flavored water, try the Special K protein water. An extra 5 grams of protein with your water!

Take a small throw pillow to put between you and the seatbelt on the ride home!

It's about healing right now and not counting calories. I found during this time that I like butternut squash bisque. Also, the tomato soup with basil tastes like the sauce that ravioli is served in. Hope you get your energy back soon!

Mine is in the center about two inches below my bra line.

Oh Vickie, I wish I could come get you. So sorry to hear you are still in such pain. Where did they place the port?

Congrats to all of the newly banded. I'm ten days post op and feeling pretty good!

Hi. I went back to my desk job six days after surgery. What hurt the most was sitting up straight in the chair because of the incisions. My desk chair isn't very ergonomic and the rest of this week I brought a small pillow to put behind me. Just something to think about.

You'll probably see this a lot...best advice after surgery is walk, walk and more walk. It will help the gas release from your body. I'm 10 days post op and it's only been a few days that I've actually felt hungry. My tummy rumbles, but no desire to start munching. Good luck to you all!

I can't even imagine! A male friend of mine had to have surgery to have one removed.

I'm 9 days post op now. Had my follow up yesterday. Everything is looking good. Starting on mushy foods today. Scrambled eggs were awesome. I go in 2 weeks for my first fill! I've lost about 4 lbs, but not really thinking about losing right now, just trying to heal.

Awesome job!

Ouch! I've had one before and it is very painful. I hope you get relief soon!