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I'm only down 2 lbs so far :wink: But hey, it's better than gaining, right? Congrats to everybody, you're all doing a great job!!!

Hi coingirl, well, I was banded on 12/11 and don't feel any restriction either, and that's normal. And the hunger? NORMAL. Do you know if your doctor put anything in your band yet? I know mine is empty so I shouldn't expect to feel any restriction. You didn't post how much weight you've lost so far, but, as my surgeon put it, "this is a time for healing", so just hang in there...also, I've been exercising which I'm sure has helped...well, hope this helps...but just wait and I'm sure those #'s will be melting right off in no time!:thumbup:

White pants, what kind of detox program are you doing? I think I need to detox, too...

Wow, congratulations, everyone! I get so much inspiration from all your success stories, keep it up! I have gone from a size 22 to 18, I'm very excited!!! Oh, and I still have a closet full of clothes from when I was smaller, so I won't have to shop for a while :thumbup:

Please add my info :wink_smile: thanx surgery date 12/11/08 heighest weight 270 preop diet starting weight 270 surgery weight 261 current weight 249 weight loss since surgery 12lbs total weight loss 21lbs my end goal is to be 140 my goal for january is 15lbs

We just got it for our kids for Christmas, and we haven't watched any tv since lol. We love it, it's so much fun, and I really like the wii fit because it tracks your weight, BMI, it gives you tips. And I hear ya, I can't wait for my mii to look a little thinner :confused:

Agree 100%. My closest friend is a size 4 and 10 years older than me, and she has not been supportive at all, which was very shocking to me. I just always thought we were such good friends, you know :confused:. Every time people say things like "oh, you're gonna look so good" or "you already look good, I can't imagine how pretty you'll be when you lose weight" ... I notice her face just changes, so I don't feel so good being around her anymore. I know I've been avoiding her a bit, but I'm just so disappointed. I don't wanna be a "bad" friend myself, but I just can't help it...

I was banded on 12/11 and burp a lot...and I've read on this site that it's pretty common too...hope it helps :laugh:

I had the same problem, I ended up having a BM 4 days post-op, but it was a horror, extremely painful. I advise you to take something for it, Milk of magnesia o dulcolax (the pill is tiny)...hope you "go" soon :laugh:

Hi Matty, I'm sorry I hadn't seen your post until now. The surhery itself went ok, but I'm having a real hard time drinking all I'm supposed to I feel so full and bloated all the time :smile2:... But I have felt a little better everyday. Now, how about you? How did you make out? I hope you're doing better post-op than me, but even if not, everybody says it gets better real fast! Good luck to you and let me know how you're doing:thumbup:

Well, I thought my question fit this thread...I am 5 days post-op and the pain is totally bearable, but I seem to be able to take in less and less everyday, I just can't get myself to take in anything but water is that normal? I've been doing a lot of walking and my gas pains are pretty much gone by now....How long after surgery will I be actually feel ok to drink what they ask me to? I can't even imagine myself eating... thanks for your input

I am 5 days post-op and the pain is totally bearable, but I seem to be able to take in less and less everyday, I just can't get myself to take in anything but water is that normal? I've been doing a lot of walking and my gas pains are pretty much gone by now....How long after surgery will I be actually ok to drink what they ask me to? thanks

I'm scheduled for surgery today at 11:40am et. I'll be leaving the house in about a half hour YAY!!! Sooooo excited. Please say a prayer for me if you remember. I'll write when I get back!!!

I'm being banded on 12/11, started my pre-op liquid diet on 12/1. Soooo excited!!!