Gr8fulMiniMe

If you are looking to add your own tickers, go to top click on your name seveal options come up on being tickers... Good luck to u!

I can really relate to u. The psychological issue with wanting to eat even when I'm not hungry thankfully has subsided somewhat! I had my surgery June 5th and think it might be best for me to go back to liquids and purees again. I liked the comment from the lady a year out saying she took in 6- 800 cal per day. I need to get serious if I plan for this to be a success. Good luck my friend!

I just want to say I am so inspired! I too am 5'5 and my weight loss goal is 135. I am one month out and down 25lbs or so. You are at a perfectly healthy weight for your height and you look great! Congratulations!

Congratulations on the 50Ibs loss. I do understand how you feel though. I was banded for 4 years myself. Lost and maintained a 60 lb loss. I too was at 5cc the majority of the time, didn't exercise as recommended etc. Ultimately, the discomfort of the port did it for me as I learned to eat around the discomfort of the restriction. I had it removed last April. I am 3 1/2 weeks post op with the sleeve now. It's hard not to compare yourself to others but I think you should be proud of how far you've come.

I am not there yet. I'm only 31/2 weeks out but it always gets harder the closer u r to your goal. We have a tool and it's up to us to use it! Try to be encouraged because you have already come so far and the sacrifice will be worth it!!! Good luck my friend!

It's a great one week loss! Whenever I see people with huge weight losses, If I look at their page I will notice they are a lot heavier than I am or was and the weight comes off a lot faster the bigger they are or so it seems to me. Try not to compare. You are still swollen and in recovery

Yay!!! That is so awesome!!! I can't wait! I am 3 1/2 weeks out! So inspiring to me !!

Also I have twice gone in to my PCP and received IV fluids for dehydration. Take care of yourself proactively. Good luck again

Yes, I am 3 weeks 4 days. Since getting sleeved I have developed acid reflux I never had before. I was given Pepcid as one of my take home meds but that wasn't cutting it. Now I am on Prilosec and all is much better. Good luck to u! No regrets! In a few months when we get these little tweaks figured out and weight is dropping. I believe it will all be worth it!!!

Congrats! U look great!!!

Just curious...Why are there locked topics? Who does the locking???

Walk around and move your arms and up down and side to side really helped me as well. Promise it will pass my friend!!

You too huh? I have not stopped to rest since I got home from the hospital. I have so much going on I just can't seem to catch a break. We SHOULD be resting some. I am 19 days out. The staples hurt more because your skin is starting to heal all around them and then one weird turn or reach can make it feel like it's tearing a bit. The large incision area is the most painful though. I'm past the pain and itching like crazy!!! Good luck to u and try to take it easy!!!

I had the lapband in 4/2009 outside of Kaiser. Fast forward to 4/2013, I was very uncomfortable with the band and was now with Kaiser. I attended the options classes and really loved Dr Nanda who was over them. In fact, Being almost 3 weeks post op I made an apt to see him. I felt he really cared about helping me find a plan for me and those classes really benefit me. At any rate, I had my band removed at the Harbor City/LA with Dr Gary Belzberg last year. A few Years prior my step mom had her bypass surgery there with a different MD and encountered Dr Belzberg during an ER visit and did not like the lack of compassion in her own Dr. I remember her telling me I was so lucky I was given him to perform my surgery. I had the gastic sleeve on 6/5/14 and am quite pleased so far! I seriously recommend going to the bariatric support classes Kaiser offers. They are so helpful to me. Good luck to you!!!

I had mine on 6/5/14 and I had to go the economy route as well. I went to Walmart and got Chewable Centrum & liquid Calcium citrate and I went to costco for the B Vitamins. Good luck to u!

I had the lapband for 4 years, had it removed last year and am 18 days post op with the sleeve. I don't think it compares at all. The lapband was a discomfort all it's own with that tightening, stuck pressure of what your eating pushing through your band. The sleeve is definitely more of a full or overfull ache. Not at all similar in my experience...

Good Luck to u! You will be ok! There will be ups and downs. I am 18 days post op and down 19 lbs. Pray you have a smooth surgery and recovery!!!

I too was banded in 2009 but had it removed last year due to discomfort and just got sleeved 18 days ago. What has happened is you learned to eat around your band, as I did. Your stomach is the same size it's been. Your only restriction is the band itself limiting how much you can take in at once. As I'm sure you know, once it passes through you can eat more. Although we probably should stop at that point. At any rate, I wish you much luck with your weight loss and a perfect wedding next year.

U look Amazing! Can I ask what you paid in total for all the cosmetic body repair work. I know I will want everything u had and will need a good referral. Right now I'm just 18 days post op. This inspires and excites me! =)

Hi and it's difficult at first trying to feel and figure out our new bodies. I am 17 days out and am on purees. I have to admit I have tried other things chewed them well and have been ok with no pain. Last night however I got a little bold and overate and was so sick. It's best to stick to Drs orders! I don't always get a full feeling though. Sometimes I get the hiccups and that will let me know I'm good. Maybe someone a bit further out than either of us can fill us in on when to know when you are full.

Hi, I'm 16 days out and had my two week check up and they removed my staples three days ago. I have noticed more abdominal pain and discomfort since then. Not sure if this is normal part of the muscles trying to heal or if maybe I've hurt myself somehow. Anyone with any experience and knowledge on this would be appreciated...

I had a laproscopic surgery. They placed the terri strips on when they removed the staples. I will give my Dr. a call if it doesn't ease up on Monday!

Good for u and what a great attitude! I am 15 days out and pushing through. We all have to stick together in this. Good luck my friend!

Omg, You are an inspiration for sure! Congratulations! I am 15 days out and still figuring it all out but your story fills me with so much hope!!! =)

Hey,to each his own... There's no opinion on here anyone should be taking over, their own DOCTOR! This is a forum of people to support others going through the same things. You can take some, you can leave some. I personally love and appreciate the support this site offers. Good luck to you. Hope u find whatever it is u are looking for.