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Hey michelle, I am still 2 weeks out from my first fill, and I have something about every 2 hours. which I am sure is not really the greatest thing. but I keep my calories low. I only have about 900-1200 calories a day. I am also still eating a lot of the mushie stage food, even though I am aloud to have regular food. I am just slowly adding new foods each day.

I hope all is well, Keep us posted as your recovery begins.

In my own opinion if you want to tell them, tell if not then don't. I personally know why I got the lapband, and it was to have a better quality of life for myself. If co-workers or friends or family cant understand that, then that is their problem. So far I have not had one single person say anything bad to me, and everyone has told me I am looking really good, and to keep up the good work. I find it to be a really good motivator in helping with the weight loss.

Well I was taking 8 pills a little over a month ago :biggrin: Since then I was told to stop taking all my meds and to keep an eye on my blood pressure, blood sugar numbers, and at pre op they wanted to know what my triglycerides were. I am VERY HAPPY to say that I am still off of all my meds and all my numbers are well within the "normal" range. I go back to see my PCP this friday to see if he wants to keep going as is. :biggrin:

Well I have currently had my band for just about a month, since my 2 week pre op diet till now I have lost 45 pounds. I am down about 70lbs since I started my adventure back in Feb of this year. I go for my first fill in about 3 weeks and cant wait to start felling restriction.

I had to do a 2 week pre op liquid diet, then 2 week post op liquid diet, and since June 22nd, which is right about the time I started the pre op diet I had lost 40lbs. So I am not sure if it is normal, but it sure felt good. since I started on mushies and regular food I am only down about another 6lbs.

Thank You!!! I am currently about 5lbs from my first mini goal. It will be a weight that I have not been in almost 14 years. Getting pretty excited about it.

Congrat Agnes, I was banded 1 day after you :sad: I totally know the feeling about actually being able to eat something. I never thought in a million years that cottage cheese could taste soooo good. I also dont really have any restriction right now which makes me weigh myself everyday. I dont go in for my first fill untill the 26th of Aug. because my Dr. is on vacation. :mad2: Anyway again great job and keep up the great work.

NICE, I am sure all of those things get a WHOLE LOT BETTER, TOO!!!!!!!

I can totally see your point on this one :thumbup: I am down to a size 42 and about 12lbs shy of being at a weight I was at 12 years ago. I have read quite a few of your posts on here and I can not wait to be able to start running. I am still in the "walking phase but I am trying to increase speed and distance every week. I have not been to Cedar Point since I was about 12 but I cant wait to take my kids there. I love all the roller coasters there. Although many were not there many years ago. Thanks for the comments :skep:

Hello there, Well "SO FAR" I have stopped talking all three of my diabetes meds. :thumbup: I was banded 2 weeks ago. My PCP had me stop all my meds 3 weeks before surgery, and I had to keep track of my numbers. The highest I have been in the past 4 weeks was 125, and that was about an hour after having some chocolate milk during the full liquid stage. I go back on Aug 7th to my PCP to see if he wants me to continue to stay off of them or if he will do an adjustment.

Those are some great things to look forward too. Looks like you are well on your way. Your doing great with the pre weight loss. KEEP IT UP. Very Nice car too :bored:

Well I was finally banded on July 9th Doing very well. Had my post op visit with Dr. Wagner last Wed and am down about 10lbs since surgery. Cant believe how much better I feel these days.

I am just curious to know what some of the things in life you either want to do or hope to do with your weight loss surgery. For instance for myself some of the things I hope to do once I get to my goal weight are. 1. Cant wait to ride many of the Roller Coasters with my kids. I loved them growing up when I was a few years younger but since I gained a lot of weight I have not been able to enjoy them. 2. I have always wanted to go skydiving, and one day soon I hope to do that. 3. This one is more of a comfort thing for myself. I have always wanted a "sports car" With my weight loss I plan on getting a new Camaro Anyway I thought this might be an interesting thread so please feel free to share those dreams and goals.

Congrats Agnes, I was July 9th, and I am loving it. Keep up the great work.

Well I am sure that all places are different, but I was given 3 things for it. They gave me a pill right before surgery, then they gave me a shot in my IV and a patch that went behind my ear. I did not once feel sick at all. as far as the skin goes, I did not have any issues. but then again everyone is different.

Hello All, I was banded on July 9th, and just had my first follow up appointment this past Wed. Since I started my Journey with a insurance required 6 month supervised diet I have lost almost 60lbs. 10lbs since surgery. I cant believe how much better i feel these days. I also am off all 8 of my medications. :cursing: I like many other ah still having a hard time sleeping, since I to am used to sleeping on my side. I wish everyone that is getting ready to have the surgery the best of luck.

Hello All, I was banded on July 9th, and just had my first follow up appointment this past Wed. Since I started my Journey with a insurance required 6 month supervised diet I have lost almost 60lbs. I cant believe how much better i feel these days. I also am off all 8 of my medications. (could be becasue I have not eaten in 3 weeks ) :cursing: I wish everyone that is getting ready to have the surgery the best of luck.

Well tomorrow is the day!!!! Its amazing how quickly the nerves set in when its only 24 hours away, I have been fine up until this morning. All the thoughts of am i doing the right thing, am I going to be able to do this.

Well tomorrow is the day!!!! Its amazing how quickly the nerves set in when its only 24 hours away, I have been fine up until this morning. All the thoughts of am i doing the right thing, am I going to be able to do this.

July 9th hear too :tongue_smilie: Getting a little nervous, I had to do a 2 week liquid diet, and can not wait till the mushie food stage.

Well all I am on the final stretch towards my new life. Being banded in 5 days. 9 days so far of all clear liquid diet and doing good, except being really hungry :smile2:

I am totally with you on the feeling drained aspect. I cant stand it. My body is aching from being so weak. I am being banded on July 9th - 6 days into my 14 day liquid diet.

July 9th here, Currently on 2 week all liquid diet :tongue2: but it will all be worth it in the end. I am excited, nervous, anxious, all rolled into one. If you ask my wife Crabby would fall into that category too :cursing:

CLEAR LIQUID DIETS SUCK :tongue2: OK i am done venting I am currently on day 6 of a 14 day all clear liquid diet. no Protein no nothing. I am so sick of Jell-o at the moment it actually makes me sick when I try and eat it. I have read a few posts on here where people have made their own chicken stock, and love it a lot better. Needless to say I really feel your hunger pains :cursing: