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Down to 239.5 Great fill!!! Doramae

Down to 241 thanks to a great fill. Doramae

Hi. I am 245.5. thanks Doramae

I am back to sleeping on my stomach but it took a few months

My weight the same.

I too, was banded on Friday 7/24. I feel much better today.. but also started my period yesterday. My port site is still sore, and I have the gas pain in my shoulder that I read about. I am on liquids until Friday, then to mushies... can't wait. Anyone having problems going # 2? I

My surgeon recommended a liquid stool softener. All the meds you were given likely bunged you up :biggrin:

Congrats on your surgery!

My new weight is 248 (got a fill on the 22nd) Going to up my goal to 15 more by Labor Day Thanks

I have lost 3.5 down to 254 but don't know how to add this

Welcome! Realita, all you need to do is highlight the text, copy and paste. Then you can add your updated weight. The thread will be auto saved in your "userCP". Good luck everyone. Have a great summer.

NAME........SURGERY...START....CURRENT....TO GO

Hdsantoni.......252.........187..........187...........15

Wyomingirl......376.........283..........283...........15

Aivey.............270.........265..........265...........20

Enchanted......241..........187..........187...........17

Raelita...........331..........310..........310............15

Doramae........305..........257.5........257.5.........15

I need to get serious too. Getting a fill next wednesday and returned to the pool this week. Good luck all!!!

Thanks for the laugh!!!!!!

I was filled jan 6/09 and like you suddenly was throwing up and not able to eat. ( Lost 30 so also thought it should be looser) I had a defil of 1.5 last wed . I was told it had to do with the change in the weather.

Congrats on the weight loss. So sorry about your friends. Sometimes women are so funny(weird not haha). They could be jealous,some might be worrying who will end up being the biggest. Your DH sounds like a great encouragement. Enjoy your new health and body!!!

Have you been in contact with someone with chicken pox. I believe they are caused by the same virus.

Hi Kerrie,

I had the dry heaves after banding too. I even made a trip to emergency and they gave me something to settle the nausea. My surgeon's office said it was swelling of my stomach was the cause. Hope that helps a bit. I know it is awful but it will pass. Good luck!!

Yes Yes Yes. My surgery was Nov 6/08. Down 38 lbs and so much more energy. I feel like I have a new chance at life. I have struggled with my weight for my whole life.

I agree with June. I am also 4 months out, down 37.5 . If you make wise choices you will lose weight. Good luck!!!!

I quit coffee for the first month post surgery bt now have a cup or two with skim milk. (used to have light cream so the skim milk has been an adjustment)

I had the surgery in Nov and have lost 35.5. My hubby has lost 11 without surgery . There is no junk food in our house and he is eating what I eat just more. We are both getting healthy

It may have been the dumplings. I was banded nov 6/09 and can't eat anything that is doughy or I end up pbing and I agree it is something you want to avoid. Good idea to check with your Dr

Thank you for posting.

Hi Linda,

Glad to hear you are a bit better today. I think the drugs they give you during the surgery can really mess with your hormones and emotions Don't be too hard on yourself. Everyday you will feel a bit better and stronger.

Hi Wendy,

Being banded will be a big help. You will feel full and in a few weeks will not be thinking of food all the time. Once you have a good restriction most of the time you feel like you just finished a meal. Good luck!!!!

Dear Linda,

Hope today is a better one for you. The first couple of weeks are tough but once you don't have to battle constant hunger you will have smooth sailing. Try and focus on all the great things the future holds for you.

Hi Oblong,

I didn't get a last supper because my surgery was booked very quickly (8 days) and I had to start the pre op diet. Now 3 months since banding I can eat small amounts of most food and because I am actually hungry I can taste the food and enjoy the little bit much more. Good luck!!!

The reason is because it expands in the stomach because of the carbon dioxide. I used to be a big diet pepsi drinker and after 3 months really don't miss it at all. Good Luck!!