mo7293

Wow!! I was banded on 1/21 and was only on clear liquids the 1st day after my surgery, and then was on regular liquids for 4-5 days , and now I'm on pureed foods.

Wow!!! I had three shots at various times while I was in the hospital overnight, and that was it.

Nadean, I think you just made me tear up!!! Thank you so much for the nice words, they mean more than you'll ever know!!!

I've been on Medifast the last three weeks and have two more weeks to go. No food allowed at all but I'm down 21 lbs in 3 weeks. It's tough but all worth it in the end!!!

Well I just completed my 3rd week on Medifast with NO food allowed. Only two more weeks to go before my surgery on the 21st. So far the last three weeks were the most difficult in all my times of trying to loose weight. I'm proud of myself that I haven't given up....I'M NOT A QUITTER ANYMORE!!! :clap2:

Wow, lots of people on the 3rd!!! Good luck to you all!! I'm counting down to the 21st!!! Yippeee!!!

Thinking of you all and praying for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!! Congratulations, tomorrow is the 1st day of the rest of your life!!! Keep in touch, looking forward to how everything is going! :clap2:

I'm upstate between Saratoga and Lake George, about 50 mi North of Albany. I'm wondering if anyone else is in the area that might be interested in budding up. I just joined a gym and thought that it would be nice to share this and other experiences in person with others. I find the support an important part in making this journey successful. Maybe email/phone buddies with anyone interested in the support that's not local?? Good Luck to you all!!! :clap2:

Yeah, I'm so excited for you!!! Let us know how your recovery is going, we're thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!! 19 more days to go for me and I can't wait!! I have to be on Medifast for 5 weeks prior to my surgery. That means NO food at all!!! So thanks for the encouragement, it means a lot.

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Hi Everyone - I'm so excited to have found a group that is going through everything that I am right now!! I'm looking for friends that I can share my journey with and hopefully learn from and encourage as well. I'm going into week three of my PreOp diet, lost 12 lbs the 1st week, and not much this week. But I'm back on track and looking forward to what the future has to offer. I've passed all my pre-surgery testing and now I'm just waiting for the BIG day. I'm here if anyone needs me!!! Have a great weekend!!