Vtsoutherngal

Awesome!!!

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4 weeks post op got my first fill.. appt once a week now for 4 weeks

With weight loss and exercise Sometimes the fat turns to muscle and you may not lose pounds per say. But the weight moves around. Thus one can lose inches rather than pounds

I was at a stall with 25 lbs lost at 4 week post op. I had my first fill yesterday. I can tell I am going to start losing again. The NSWs during the stall... were lost inches. I can tell it in my clothes. I also am sleeping better and not getting up in the middle of the night to snack. I can tell my joints already feel better. I don't get as exhausted and tired from doing my gardening work. Everyone is correct... it is normal to stall and as a wise one told me... the time between surgery and your first fill is a "healing period" and you shouldn't be worried about losing the weight.. just do what your doctor told you to do and all will be well. Again, I had the same thoughts and feelings you are going through right now.

I think someone answered this already pretty much what I thought.

What was your average weight loss during this period? I'm stuck at 25 lbs and don't feel restricted. Just wondering if others went through this. Plus, will it start to come off more quickly once I get a fill? Anxious and discouraged I guess. Thanks for any feedback.

Congrats to all of you! Keep up the good work

Congrats! and good luck. keep us posted

I was banded May 6th, I have lost 25 pounds since start of preop liquid diet. As ksc1965 stated.. it is a marathon and not a sprint. If you are "rushing to lose 45lbs and don't want to wait til you hit your sweet spot" you may be disappointed. Don't set yourself up for failure. Follow the rules and the weight loss will follow. Your doctor or nutritionist should have told you how many calories you should be having and what foods to eat and not eat. Good luck and keep us posted.

I freak at the thought of needles, but surgery wasn't that bad. You have your iv, and that's really all you feel. I had blood drawn that night in the hospital, and a shot to prevent blood clots. As much as I hate them, they didn't bother me. Now, can't say anything about fills, but I hear they are just a pinch I had 2 shots in the stomach for blood clots. 1 I didn't even feel. The next has left a huge bruise and bled like crazy. Hurt like hell too. Not sure what happened

Well, from my perspective, posting threads and getting responses helps build relationships and me being a newbie, that is what I "liked" about this site and what I needed. The social networking is what I was looking for in this time of change.. biggest change of my life. What good is having a forum site if you can't discuss things (even when you can use search). If everyone was to use "search", wouldn't have a very popular forum. Just my opinion and everyone has their own.

Make that 24 instead of 22!!!!

Name, real or screen~ Janet Lyle Goal weight for May 31st~ 220 Weight on May 1st~ 234 Age~ 51 City/State~ Springfield, VT Dietary goal for May~ get my Protein and fluids in Exercise goal for May~ walk 20 mins a day Personal goal for May~ try to stay positive Date banded~ 5/6/2014 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 22 Favorite Flower? Iris

That chicken breast idea sounds wonderful! I will try that tomorrow... first day of mushies!!

Yesterday I had a bad day with gas pain. The liquid pain med did help some as well as hot pad and walking. Just going to take time.

Bad day.. went into work for first time since surgery and ended up coming home after 3 hours. the gas pain was debilitating today and I also came down with some fever. so I am home and resting and took some pain meds. anyone else have fever one week post op?

sorry you are feeling so much pain. Today was a better day and the first time I felt "normal'. I found Whey protein mix powder and I bought some already premade protein drinks for convenience. I am still not getting all of my protein or fluids but is getting easier. I have a lot of jello, puddings, cream soups, broths, pop cicles, etc. haven't had any hunger pains really.. probably because my plan calls for me to eat about 6 tiny meals a day.

6 days post op and down 20 from preop diet weight

Noodleless lasagna???? Missed that one. Where? Lol