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I walked the hallway at the hospital several times....then I asked to go home early...just walk as much as you feel you can. Was very little pain and little gas Goodw luck you got this!!

Hi Jennifer I live in Indiana.....we are neighbors. I had lapband on 3/6/14. I WILL NEVER forget that date. I have lost about 28 lbs since surgery and have a bunch more to lose. I feel the lbs are not coming off fast enough but I will take 2-3 lbs a week. This is a daily struggle and I have found that the band is only a tool to help us. I have only had one fill and wasn't much so looking forward to the next fill in May. I will be your buddy. ..If you want. We will be about 2 months apart Take care KIM

Had first fill today...was totally painless. Banded 3/6. Lost 25 lbs since 3/1. And 17 since surgery day. (Gained 6 during surgery) I Will take 20-25 lbs a month Dreamsicle orange protein shake is awesome!! My new flavor for month 2 Good luck everyone!!

Please please add me...berley3 Have a nice day Kim

Please please add me.... berley3 Look forward to sharing this journey...1 lb at a time. We can do this! ! Kim

Hello Hope your recovery is as uneventful as mine and all goes well. Just stick to the plan one day at a time. 1/2 lb a day...seems like a little but I will take it in the long haul. Keep your eye on the final results and this time next year just imagine the after pictures we will be posting Good luck Kim

It's strange.....mine was green and runny...I think body detox.....3 weeks out and it's solid but still green...might also be vitamins. TMI....lol

Ok..feeling pretty good 2 weeks out from surgery. ONLY ISSUE is every now and again I'm getting dry heaves nothing comes up but air...then feels like a monster on my stomach. Only last about 1 minute. Anyone else had this?

The mayo made with olive oil is pretty good.....and 30 calories for tablespoon.

Good morning. My port is on right side...and I only know that because of the xray...I can't feel it and had no idea. I think they can put them anywhere. Sorry..I'm not much help.. How are things going otherwise. Good luck Kim

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I also was banded March 6th and now starting the puree stage. I seem to be and hope to continue he to lose about 3-5 lbs a week. I would be happy. I am obsessed with the scale and need to lock it up for 6 days.lol. I rode 5 miles on stationary bike a few days ago and dietitian the next day said that is good just don't over do it. Our body will tell us when to stop. Good luck to you all...hopefully we can follow each other through this journey. My niece in Texas is a month ahead of me and we have goal of 30 lbs by May 15th. It's nice to have goals and someone that can help keep on track and motivated. I have a big trip in October. ...for every time I work out I will put a star on my inspirational board and every star my hubby will give me $5 more to spend. We are on the other side and this is all up to us....we now have a tool to help us. WE can do this!!!

I'm in Lafayette and had lapband in Noblesville last week.

Indy dog lover......who is your dr?

Hello My surgery was at a surgery center...went smooth..and even went home that evening. I was to stay the nite but was doing so well. .they let me go home Everyone was extremely nice and took good care of me Good luck Kim

Hello Follow the plan....One day at a time...and it does work.....remember the band is a tool. 2 weeks preop and 2-3 weeks after gets your mind prepared for the rest of your life. There are a lot of emotions. ..head hunger and second guessing...but keep your eye on the end result. It's not gonna be easy but very obtainable. More and more energy every day as the weight comes off. Lots of changes are in our future and change is good. Good luck on this awesome journey KIM

Valarie...good to hear your doing well....One day at a time.. To the rest of our life. It's gonna be an awesome journey. I had surgery 8am last thursday...I don't even feel like anything was done except I can not sleep on stomach. Good luck...I'm ready to see number on scales go down down down!! Kim

Jessroto....congratulations....down 14 lbs in 2 weeks post op...that's awesome. I use grape crush water enhancer. Tastes just like grape koolaid..no sugar or fat...helps me to get my water in. I'm only 5 days post op...feeling great just bloated ans swollen I think. One day at a time Good luck Kim

Seems surgery adds about 6 lbs back

Wow. 15 lbs in 7 days. ..that's awesome..how did you do on preop diet if you had one? Good luck on continued success Kim

Preop diet lost 17 lbs.... Surgery this morning at 8am. Sip Water all day and walked several times and bathroom a few times...guess what.....I'm home...got released...had a friend drive me home....stopped for meds and feeling actually pretty good. Took meds and Gas relief and feeling actually really surprisingly feel great. Let's get this party started!!!

Remember.......One day at a time...first few days are rough but it does get better. Good luck!!

Dana Prayers to you...by the time you go in for surgery...I should be coming out.... I'm an emotional mess....but strong woman and will make it. We got this...we can do it!!! Keep in touch Kim

I'm 14 lbs down preop....wanted 20 but will see....remember Protein is important....I was only doing one shake a day...do at least 2. Thanks for well wishes... Kim

Clbsmm2000...it does get a little easier. Good luck with preop. You can do this...just stick to it...One day at a time!!