Rebrph

Keep up the good work....stay positive.....you can do it, even if its one pound at a time.

I think the questions you need to ask yourself are you doing this for yourself or someone else? Are you happy with the way you feel about yourself? Have you tried everything that you can to lose the weight on your own and been unsuccessful? Why is my b/f so opposed to my having this surgery? Is my b/f jealous and afraid that you will get skinnier that them? I don't understand your daughter, I have an eleven and eight year old and they didn't want me to have surgery either because they love me the way I am. I just explained to them that I was doing this for myself and I wanted to be able to be more active and get out there and do more things with them. It was a very hard decision for me too and I paid for the whole thing no insurance. I wish I had done it a year ago. I hope I helped you a little, but you are truly the only one that can know if this is the right thing for you. If you aren't doing this for you then ultimately you will fail. I know that sounds harsh but the band is only a tool. I wish you all the luck in the world with your decision whatever it may be. God Bless.

Let us know what that tastes like, I have been thinking of buying some myself.

I was just banded on 8/29/08 and I have been doing really good and feeling great and then I started my cycle two days ago and I feel like crap. I feel so tired and have had more shoulder and chest pain and I haven't changed my diet. Has anyone else experienced this with their first cycle after being banded? I just hope I don't have to go thru this every month, I just want to crawl up in the bed and sleep all day. I couldn't even drink all my protein shake this morning. I hope this passes soon. Blahhhhhh!!!

I was banded 3 weeks ago today. I have lost 14.4 lbs since surgery and 19.9 lbs including the 2 week pre-op diet. I am so happy. I wish I had done this a year ago, I can't believe I ever considered not having this done. I already feel so much better.

Well today is 11 days post-op for me. All my incisions are healing nicely, no more bandaids. I have lost 8.4 lbs and I have walked the last 7 days in a row!!!! I go back to work on Thursday. I am keeping a diary everyday of what I eat and how much I exercise. I actually enjoy writing my day down on paper. It helps keep me honest. I feel like I have a new attitude:smile2:

I have just recently been banded but from everyone that I have talked to and everything that I have read on this website it sounds like you are ready for your first fill. I know most people get their first fill at around 6 to 8 weeks and you are past that point. If you have gained 3 lbs and are having no restriction you are ready for a fill. Check in with your doctor, and I hope you get back on track. Only you can decide if you made the right decision, but stay positive and do all the right things and I don't think you will regret it. Take Care!!!

OMG...I just learned a valuable lesson. Do not drink your protein shake toooo fast. I guess I was going back to my old ways and I didn't realize how fast I was drinking, not until the shoulder pain kicked in. Well 2 hours later I am feeling better but believe me I will slow down from now on.

I know I should be happy but I am disappointed in myself. Today I weighed for the first time since my surgery 8/29/08. I have only lost 5.4 lbs. I have been on the clear liquids and I have been walking 30 minutes a day. I have read so many post by others who lost so much more their first week. I know everyone is different. I guess I just set myself up for a let down. If I only lost 5.4 lbs this week I am scared for the next week considering I am moving up to full liquids. What do I do??

I must confess I feel really good. I am starting my full liquid diet tomorrow and I have been exercising and have been cleaning house. I went and had a manicure and pedicure today. I am so excited about my new life with my band. I will be weighing tomorrow for the first time since surgergy.

I finally slept thru the night without having to get up and sleep in the recliner. I am still having some port pain but I can deal with that. Every day just keeps getting better. I walked again yesterday for 30 minutes, that is 2 days in a row. I will make it 3 days in a row today. I am excited about weighing on Saturday. I am only going to weight once a week.