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Hi! thank you! I feel great! I don't even feel like I've had surgery at this point. I had my first fill yesterday and I don't even notice a difference (although they didn't put much in). I had my surgery in Texas by Dr. Benevides. I didn't spend much time with him since i only went there the day before but i researched him and he seemed to be great. He was very nice and informative. Congrats to you! I hope it all works out for you.

My surgery was at 11am.

So far I don't even feel like I have had any surgery. No pain. Only a little gas here and there depending on what I eat and how I eat it. I am STARVING most of the time (or that could just be mental). I am trying very hard to get the protein shakes in but I just hate them so much. I have not found one that I can drink with no gag reflex! I am on mushies and gradually going into regular foods. I don't feel any restriction unless I eat too fast. I go for my first fill on 1/15 and I can't wait! I need to feel like this thing is working! I've gained back 1.5 lbs since I am eating mushies. :-(

What are you eating now? Have you lost any weight?

Hey Lady! Thanks for the picture comment. Don't get discouraged because you have done great! We all hit a plateau at some point which just means we have to work harder to get past it then it will be smooth sailing again. I am going through the same thing myself right now. I gained back a pound and a half after coming off the liquid diet but I am also not working out at all. I am going to have to make a schedule for myself to get that time in or I will not lose anymore weight at all and that is easier said than done! You have come so close to your goal! I have confidence in you! You will make it girl!! :-)

-Tra

Hi! The hardest part for me is staying motivated and not letting myself get hungry. If I get hungry then I go for the quickest thing. But trying to stay full and telling myself that I have gone through all of this time and money so I should not let myself down is the only thing keeping me on track. I was banded 12/18. I started the pre-op diet on 12/5. So far I have lost about 18 lbs. That is still slow for me. I need to start my exercise then hopefully I will lose more.

I am finally learning how to use this thing. I just realized that in trying to respond to your message I only posted it on my page...so here is my response from DAYS ago! lol! i hope you are doing well!

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Hi there! Yes I live in Norcross. I was just banded on 12/18 and trying to make it through this first month. I was nervous at first too but that soon goes away. You'll be fine. I pray that all goes well for you. Please keep in touch!

Hi babbs3772! Thank you so much! I need all the luck and patience I can get!

Hi Kareen! I just ran across your page from another post. I see that you were banded on 12/18/08 by Dr. Benevides. What is funny is so was I! Were you at the Richardson Surgery center? That's where I was. I am from Atlanta but was sent there by True Results. How are you feeling so far? I am trying to get past this hungry stage without cheating and it is HARD! Well i just wanted to drop you a note because we were banded the same day by the same dr...LOL! Good Luck! Keep in touch!

Hi! I see that you are in Atlanta and had your surgery right after me. Did you go through True Results? I did. I was trying to go to Dr. Hart here in Atlanta but they insisted on sending me to Dallas. Everything still went ok though. However I would have preferred to stay local in case anything happened because I had to go alone. Anyways...I got my band on 12/18 and I am STARVING! How is it working out for you? Have you lost much weight? Have you found any good protein shakes? I still have not worked that out yet. So far I have hated every protein shake/drink I have tried. Well...keep in touch! It's nice to know someone local who is going through the same thing. Take care!

Hi Mocha75! Just checking in on ya! How's it going? Girl I am STARVING!!! I am counting down the days until I can eat some mushies! I'm envisioning a big plate of mashed potatoes and gravy! lol!

What are you eating? Have you found any good protein shakes? I still have not mastered that yet so I've probably only had maybe 6 shakes when I am supposed to be drinking 3 a day. I bought one of those liquid protein drinks at the recommendation of someone on this forum and I gagged all the way through it...I thought that would be my saving grace because it looked good in the bottle but I guess not. I just need to be able to eat some meat because this protein drink stuff ain't working for me! :-)

Hi Mocha75. I just had my surgery on 12/18. So far I am doing ok. Just now starting to feel hungry but can't seem to finish a cup of jello or yogurt. How much weight have you lost so far? I'm trying not to get on the scale everyday but I can't help it...lol.