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I am not understanding what is going on, I have had 3 fills since surgery and this last one is the only on that gave me minor restriction like i had something in me, but it still is not enough. I startedt off at 286 now i am 272. people told me it would be easier to lose weight since i am only 21 but I feel like I am letting my parents down (who paid cash), people who are supporting me down and it is getting horrible. I don't eat bad foods, I took the doctor advise and have limited my self to tuna and wheat thin and I still can't lose....I need help fast i plan on getting my 4th fill next thursday hopefully it wi make a difference......but if anyone has some advice please let me know

I have not been on here in a while and i just wanted to say congrats to everyone.....today makes one month for me....i got my fill on the 11th and i am surprised i don't feel any different than before the surgery....i notice a little restriction but so far all foods are going down perfectly fine......but i am working out 3 days a week and trying to move it up to 4x a week....i have 2.6cc in a 10cc band and i will defiantly be going back in two weeks for a second fill...so congrats all

I am so glad you posted this, because i have been wondering how the fill will make you feel....i am only on my 2nd week post op and i don't even feel like i have a band on, and i don't want to know but i want to feel full, cause right now i don't feel full. I hope the pain is just for a couple of days and not for a long period because i am not to good with pain

I Want To Wish Everyone A Good Week This Week Who Is Going Into Surgery I Was Banded On Friday The 13th And The First Day I Was sleep Alot But Not To Much Pain. Saturday Afternoon I Got Up And Was At The Horse Races All Day...my Mom Was Mad That I Was Up And Moving So Fast But I Just Had Minor Pain. I Have Lost 18lbs Since The 10th So That Has Suprised Me, Protein shakes Are Still A Little Hard To Get In But I Have Been Drinking 1 Slim Fast Low Carb shake, 1 sugar free Popsicle, And I May Eat A Sugar Free Jello Which Goes Down Fine And 100% Apple juice. Yesterday I Ate Egg Drop Soup And I Think It Really Helped Cause It Let Me Get Some Of The Gas Pain Out And Gave Me My Second Bowel Movement.... I Was Going To Give A One Week Update But Since I Am At Work Not Doing To Much I Thought I Would Share My Experience..... I Would Really Like To Know What Others Are Eating wooo Hoooo June 10-284, June 13- 277, June 16- 266.5= 17.5 Lbs Down

I do remember seeing you wend....that is so cool.....when is your surgery date? I GOT IT DONE!!!!! THEY CALLED ME IN EARLY I WAS SUPPOSE TO BE THERE AT 10:30 BUT I MADE IT IN AT 9:30 GOT IN THE SURGERY ROOM AROUND 11.....LEFT THE HOSPITAL AROUND 3... I DECIDED TO STAY IN HOUSTON TILL THE MORNING. EVERYTHING WENT WELL, AND FOR EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME OUT WHEN I CHEATED ON THE PRE OP THANKS....I WAS DOWN 8 LBS BUT HE SAID MY LIVER WAS PERFECT. I HAVE PAIN IN MY CHEST AREA AND UPPER BACK....I HAVE BEEN WALKING AND BURPING FOR THE LAST HOUR.... I AM WONDERING IF I SHOULD DRINK SOME broth OR NOT, I AM REALLY NOT IN THE MOOD TO DRINK ANYTHING I AM IN PAIN, BUT I FEEL LIKE I WILL BE OK IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS MAY SOUND STUPID BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHERE MY PORT IS?????? I HAVE ONE REAL SMALL SCAR ON MY LEFT SIDE AND TWO BIG ONES ON THE FRONT I THINK IT HAS TO BE THERE SOMEWHER, BUT I USUALLY THOUGHT THEY WERE ON THE SIDE

@ Lady, I Am Going With Dr. Hollis With True Results... The Time Has Come!!!!!!! I Am About To Take My Shower With This Hibiclens...i Am So Nervous And My Mom Is Not Making It Any Better Crying Everytime She Thinks Of It....i Go In At 10:30 And I Should Have My Surgery Around 12 Then I Am Going Back To Dallas From Houston The Same Day (4hr Drive) I Hope I Am Able To Make It..... I Wish All My Fellow Friday 13th Bandsters Good Luck....and I Promise To Keep Everyone Updated

Who is your doctor @ Lady....and 5 lbs is still really good, it has only been 6 days....I hope you feel alot better I can't wait to get banded on Friday, I am nervous but anxious all in one

Thanks HuggieBear....This site inspires me so much...I know i am young and people say it will be easier...but this is a journey for me and i get up every morning, afternoon and night just to read the update for the Jazzy Junes..... I wish everyone good luck and I am praying everyone heals properly, and we all end up hittinng are goals !!!counting down till friday!!!!

thanks for all the support.. I am alowed one meat and green vegies, but i am thinkin about just doing three protein drinks and water till surgery

I am suppose to have surgery on the 13th, and me and some friends went on vacation this weekend and i bombed my pre op diet.....what should i do?

I am suppose to have surgery on the 13th, and me and some friends went on vacation this weekend and i bombed my pre op diet.....what should i do?

I am on Day 3 of pre op and it is getting pretty hard....I am allowed to drink protein shake and water throughout the day (no soup jello, or broth or any other liquids)...but i am allowed one 4oz chicken, fish, or turkey which is a plus....and it says all the green vegies i want....so i have been only eating 4oz chicken and okra...and i have the taste for a salad....if i use light salad dressing will that be ok or should i stick to okra, green beans, and greens?

I am 21 from dallas texas, I am getting banded on June 13th in Houston Texas because I currently reside in Houston in Nursing School

I Just Wanted To Wish Everyone Good Luck....and I Am So Glad Greatly Blessed Introduced Me To The June Bandsters Support Group..... My Name Is Already On The List For June 13th

I have my surgery done in Houston, at True Results, Dr. Hollis on June 13th

I STARTED MY PRE OP TODAY, I AM NOT ON ALL liquids BUT MAINLY. THEY GAVE ME A CERTAIN Protein shake TO DRINK 2-3X A DAY AND TO EAT 1 MEAL OF GREEN VEGIES AND 6OZ LEAN meat.... THIS IS GOING TO BE A STRUGGLE FOR ME SINCE I AM ALWAYS OUT AND ABOUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT COULD MAKE THIS A SMOOTH PROCESS OR ANY MEAL SUGGESTIONS (I AM NOT A VEGGIE EATER SO PLEASE HELP ME...LOL) It is only 2pm and I have the worse headache ever.

my daughter is having surgery with Dr. Hollis in two weeks... we are extremely nervous about the whole deal...Does he give good fills.. has anyone lost a lot of weitht in a short period of time?

Hello everyone my name is Travecia, I am a 21 year old college student. I will be having my surgery June 13. In Houston, Texas through True Results

Thank you, to everyone who has responded..... Dora: I do understand what you mean, I have always struggled with my weight and I am so use to it, and I know my parents want the best for me, they are paying cash for it, and I am just scared they will hold it against me, if it does not work.....reading all the blogs and looking at photo albums, I have prepared myself mentally, I want it bad cause i have not been able to do it yet...but thank you for the advice, I will probably be on here all the time for the support

Hello Everyone, I am very excited...I will be bandend June 13th....I start pre-op Monday. True Results In Houston, TX

Hello Everyone, I just came by to introduce myself and hopefully get some help throughout my journey. I am from Dallas Texas but I am going to school in Houston for Nursing. I am on 21 and decided to get this procedure done because my parents wanted me to be able to have kids and live a healthy life. Well now that I have introduced myself, can someone please help me with some pre-op questions I am going through True Results in Houston and I start a Protein shake, and One meat and green vegies, (I believe i can handle that) I am most concerned with the surgery, I have never been under Anesthesia, (is it as bad as i am thinking it will be?) Another question is are the scars permanent?, or very visable? And what are some good tips for somethings I am suppose to eat or drink right after the surgery?