KayVee

Good luck with the liquids, you must be used to them by now on Day 10. I lost 'weight' in the boobs and really didn't notice it right away, but my bras are much better fitting and some are even sloppy now, after 50+ lbs gone. It's a wonderful feeling, congrats on taking control of your health with the band.

you are not going to lose without restriction and that sometimes takes a little longer for everyone. I have had two fills, got to 5ccs and couldn't really eat much of anything solid. I was miserable and needed an adjustment...or unfill. Things are better now, but I still have a lot of trouble eating anything before noon time. Follow the rules..protein first, no liquids before, during or after and exercise. No one said it was easy, you have to work at it, but when you do it the right way, the rewards will come. Good luck to you!

It is a testament to our strength when we sacrifice for our children, I applaud you and hope it all works out for the best. Like the luckydog, hoping you have a wonderful happy and healthy new year.

I almost peed my pants reading your witty comments. And like all, I'm glad you can laugh! Happy day to ya.

I was hoping to cop a view of the kitchen tool tree too! Oh well, maybe another post! Looks absolutely lovely and I LOVE the deep crimson in your dining room! Fabulous!

Catching up on your blogs, congrats on the great loss! You really did rock it this time with all the diversions going on and still respectable loss in a good amount of time. Only 3 heads left...can you believe it??? You'll be at goal before your bandiversary...mark my words!!

BG-you can always put it in perspective for us. The band works if we work the band. Life has been crazy for me too and no exercise has stalled things for me as well. I'm not gaining, though! Enjoy the day and stay the course.

Welcome to BandLand! It's a great place. Kathy is right, YOU need to come first now, take care of yourself and don't do too much too soon. Best of luck.

You know, maybe you aren't getting enough calories? Seems crazy, but your body does need them to get into metabolism mode...at least if you were keeping track you'd know and would have something to discuss with your surgeon at your next fill appt. Just some 'food' for thought..hehehee. Good luck.

Come on Farrah, enough already! You look sooo good and I'm with the rest of the group, the jeans don't fit. Your arms are thin, it looks like you've shrunk nicely and won't be needing a visit to the nip/tuck guys at all. Way to go girl.

You look soo good. Even all bundled, you can really see some great progress. The grand canyon is on our traveling list, I'll wait til I'm in hiking shape to get serious about planning that trip. Keep up the great work..a loss on vacation..who knew?

Great advice, from what I've seen of just the different pre-op diets, there are lots of different opinions on every detail and only our doctors know best.

You so crazy girl! Keep up the good work, I'm hearing sweet spot for you! My first fill is set for Sept 30. Looking forward to some restriction.

No lightning for you! Keeping good thoughts and wishes coming your way for a wonderful new opportunity! And just how much of that celebratory cake are you planning to eat?? :smile2:

I too was banded last Thursday and my experience is nothing like yours. I guess we are all different, but I took no pain meds at all, have been eating my pre op diet foods when i thought I needed them. I've felt little or no real hunger and I'm being really careful not to irritate my new band. Popsicles are my friend too, but I'm careful not to overdo it. Yogurt is easy, applesauce, not so much. I eat soups for lunch and dinner and don't force anything that isn't feeling right. Good luck, we're all in this together. Hope things start looking up for you soon.

So glad you are back my friend! So sorry about your band issues, but if anyone can nail down the problem and solution, I know it is you. talk to you soon, looking forward to some catch up blogs from ya!

I live in Grapevine and will be banded next week at Baylor Gvine. Congrats to you and you should check out some of the August 2009 Bandsters posts. We love to know all about each other and help track our successes. Congrats to you and where do you live? I'm Kathi.

Doc told me he'd be putting the port sorta in between the girls...now I'm thinking, after I've lost some wieght and the girls are really sag bags, maybe it would make more sense to have to port UNDER one of them, kinda stealth-like! I'll have to discuss! AS usual, BG, you inform AND entertain!

just sit back and think where you'd be today without the band! Ahh, puts it all in perspective huh! I start liquids again tomorrow! And I'm actually looking forward to it! Don't stress, you're in ONEderland! hugs!

Wowweee, way to go girlfriend! You are doing so good, I'm so happy for you! Keep up the great work and I'll be joining you soon in bandland!

I had to get over here to see the pics! Vavavavoooom! It looks like blondes do have more fun! Congrats on your progress...countdown is nearing!

I'm tired after just reading about all your hard work! I wonder if I lost any weight from all the excitement! My pneumonia is gone (or gone enough for surgery) so all systems GO for now. I just have to stay healthy! AND I WILL. Years from now, DS1 will have such wonderful memories of all your hard work and be thankful. He's lucky to have such a talented and devoted Mom.

You rock BG! I just might get out one of my Sweating with the Oldies tapes out and do some dancing from afar! I get happy feet often, myself. Keep it going down!

So it has been more than 6 months...are you banded? How is it going? I'd love to know more..inquiring minds you know. Good luck with your journey.

Good luck and God Bless you. I have tears from reading your post and I will pray for comfort.