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I was banded a shortly before you on 04/14/09. I lost about 13 lbs on the pre-op liquid diet and about 11 lbs since the surgery which included a week of liquid post op and a week of liquid after my first fill. I try to focus on the 24 lbs lost so far and the fact that my clothes are fitting better until I hit my "sweet spot" and get to MY perfect restriction zone. I know I could and should be exercising more. I just feel sooooo tired since the surgery. I have very little energy. Don't give up. Keep working at it!! We can do it.

I did it again!!!! I still don't know if it was because it's chicken and to dry or did I eat to fast????? I had chicken at lunch w/ no problem but, it wasn't as dry.

I had my first sliming and PB episode yesterday with chicken breast. I guess it was to dry or I ate to much. YUCK!!!!

I'm about six wks post surgery. I still feel extremely tired all the time. It's driving me crazy. I also took several naps in days following surgery. I've been taking a multi-vitamin and biotin. I hope it'll get better soon. You're definetly not alone.

Anyone? Anyone?

Jlray, I like that Si se puede attitude!!! You go chica!

I had my first fill on Tues 05/26/09. Ever since then, my port is tilted. I can fill the top edge of it poking outward. I used to be completely flat under my skin. Has anyone else had this? Is it starting to flip????

How many with band are using diet aides like appetite suppressants, Alli, Slim Shots... with the band? Especially before hitting your "sweet spot".

Congrats on your loss! Thanks for spreading your cheer around!!! I think your slightly above average although everyone is different. I'm about six weeks post op and have lost 22 lbs. I'm probably slightly below average. : ( I actually re-gained a 3 lbs before my first fill. I had my first fill 3 days ago on 05/26/09 and feel like I'm back on track. I've lost the lbs I regained plus one! I'm not anywhere close to my sweet spot but, hope to be well on my way.

I was banded on 04/14/09. I had my first fill TODAY. I've lost 19 lbs from my pre-op diet weight to this morning. I wish I would've lost more weight but, the last few weeks, while in bandster's hell, I've been hungry all the time and pretty much eating the same as before the surgery. My main concern was trying to keep from gaining. I'm on the liquid diet again for 1wk. I hope this will get the scale moving back in the right direction and pray for some restriction.

What causes erosion? Was reading a post on here, talking about puking up blood and almost dying...kinda freaking me out!!!

I went back to work after a week. I have a desk job. The first day back was alittle rough. I guess the sititng staight up put pressure on my incisions. I wished I had taken off two week instead but, it didn't kill me.

Happy Mother's Day Hot Mammas!!!:tt2:

Congrats to all you with shopping successes!!!!!

Congrats on your surgery date Sue! I lost about 12 lbs on the pre-op diet! I completely understand about the nervous / excited feeling. I felt the same way! Good luck and we'll be seeing you on the post-op board soon!

I had Opifast (TX) and I liked the taste. I would add a sweet n' low and flavors like cinnamon, vanilla extract.... You do have to purchase it form a doctor though.

Carolina Mom, what do you think caused the change for you?

I'm 3 wks post op and still on mushie food. I won't get a fill for another 3 weeks. I feel like I can eat almost as much as I did before I was banded. I'm so scared I'll stretch my pouch. I'm trying hard not to overeat but obviously, I have a problem w/ self control otherwise I wouldn't need the bad. Does anyone think they stretched their pouch during this time that lead to complications or slippage?

Hi Sue, How was your consultation? I hope it went well. I usually post on the post-op boards. Yes, I do like Dr. Kim and his staff. Let us know how you're doing.

I include my weightloss starting from my first consultation which includes my pre-op diet.

Congratulations!!! My gas pains weren't to bad, but, the bloating bothered me.

Congratulations!!!! That is HUGE and exciting!

When I had the lap band put in the doctor saw I had a hiatal hernia and repaired it when he put the band in. I think that's fairly common. I don't know if it would show up as a "shadow". Good luck, hope all goes well.

Have a great day!!!!

I have been drinking at least 64 oz of water per day. My doctor recommended at least 50 grams of protein a day and I'm ranging from 50-80 per day. I will try to kick up exercise a notch. I usually walk about 30 mins per day. Thanks for your comments!!!