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Hey! How's everything going? How much have you lost?

I am still feelings some things but that will soon disapate. Hold on be strong!! I am not on liquids I was only on liquids for a week. The gas seems to never go away. Do you get some gas x strips? Yes I have lost 9 lbs without restrictions but I will be glad when I get my first fill. I can honestly say that I feel some restrictions now without a fill. I can never finish a meal, I now have to ask for a to go box everywhere I go.. I wasn't suppose to eat this however I tried some wings.. Well pre surgery I could eat a 10w/fries and a 16oz sweet tea. I managed to get down 5 wings a few fries. I tried Piccadilly yesterday I ordered baked chicken rice and broccoli with cornbread muffin. I was excited because it was my first meal. I broke off a piece of chicken and eat some rice and tried to swallow it and thought I was choking I couldnt get it down I could only eat a few bites and had to bring the rest home. I can see it working however, this is going to be a slower process. .

Hey Jerzeegurl!!!! I am an ATLalien!! We have all contemplated those same thoughts in our minds. Believe me it's part of the process. I had surgery on 7/8 and haven't had a fill yet. But I have restrictions without the fill. Pre-Surgery I could eat a 10pc wings and fries and drink a 16oz sweet tea. Now without a fill I can only eat half of what I buy. I know I not suppose to eat wings at all however I tried it and could only get down 5 with a few fries. I went to a cafe yesterday and ordered steamed broccoli baked chicken and rice. I couldn't eat any of it. I only took bites - mind you this is without restrictions- no fill...... Count on not being able to eat even half of a meal.... and I love it.

Ok Southern Belle!!! How are you doing and how much weight have you lost now????

How in the world are you doing? I pray that all is well with you. I kinda wanted to give you some time because I know things can be a little rough during those first couple of days......

Thanks!!! I am feeling alot better. Sounds like you are well on your way. I have my first Post-Op Dr Appt tommorrow. I am looking forward to some type of restriction. I can't eat as much as before but I can eat. Good luck and I know your going to do well. Dr.Duncan is a very good doctor..... Congrats on your date....

I am sore and dealing with the whole GAS thing. My doctor was Hart and he comes highly recommended. Some of my coworkers and I read alot of blogs on him and he was very professional. I went to college in Albany but I am not familiar with the local doctors. Congrats to you I was told that BCBS is the best insurance to have when seeking approval. I am in Atlanta.

Yeah!!! I finally made it over to the other side. I am still on clear liquids, I can't wait til I get to the mushy foods. Thanks for that (gas) advice I really needed it. I am going to try the chicken broth. I weighed myself and I have lost 8lbs so far.. How are you feeling?

Thanks for your encouragement, it goes a long way. I like am sore however the pain is mostly in my chest (gas) that's really painful and Ive been walking...what are you eating now?

Thanks for stopping by Kim! I feel alright except for the chest pains(gas) that was the most of my discomfort. Other than that I feel like I am on top of the world. I have lost 6lbs thus far.... I feel real good about beeing on the other side... How do you feel about your upcoming surgery? Who's your Dr in Atlanta? I think we need to start a blog for all the Atliens that are going thru the process. What are your thoughts? There are about 6 people from Atlanta on the blog. Your the next contestant ...... Come on down.

Hello my AtLien, I just had surgery on Wednesday, other than being sore Ifeel about a 7. Who's your doctor? So far I have had a great dr. Let know if you have any questions about the sugery I will be glad to answer them. I have lost6lbs since surgery good luck.

Other then chest pains (Gas) and soreness. I would be on top of the world. I have lost 6lbs since the procedure. The first night was a doze for me. I kept forgetting to ask for pain medicine. Also , I had the worst sore throat, I had to get some spray for that. Other than walking do you have any recommendations for chest pain, which I am assuming is gas.

Thanks for your support....

It did Praise the Lord! Right now I am on liquids and also eating Jello, Chocolate Pudding. The only major pain that I have had is gas in my back and chest. I am still working my way thru that. There's also a little dscomfort when I swallow. Other than that I feel about a 7. I stayed overnight in the hospital and I am glad that I did, the nurses were very nice and comforting.. It's been three day post-op and I can already tell a difference, Since Wed I have lost 6lbs...... Thanks for being there. I really appreciate your support. I will be on the look out for you.....

Hi, I see that you are from Georgia. So am I, I am scheduled to be banded on 7/8 and I am very excited and nervous however grateful for this tool. Do you have a date yet?

Lilpreach, I see that you are from Atlanta so am I. Have you been banded yet?

Glad you are doing well.... I will with be with you in 24 hours...

How are you doing? I have six more days to go before surgery. Did you have much pain? What did you like to eat in the weeks after sugery?

How are you doing? I am excited and nervous all in one. Did you know that 8 represents the number of New Beginnings. This will be our new beginning, are you ready? What are some things that you are doing to prepare? Are you on a preop diet?

Hey Kelly!!! I see that we are banding twins on the 8th, you know 8 is the number for new beginning. Welcome to your new beginning. I wish you great success in your weight loss.

I hope everything is going well for you. Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress.

God Bless

Finally someone who fits the my same story. I am 38 and scheduled to be banded on 7/8, 5'3 and currently 200lbs. How much weight did you lose during the 1st month? I have often viewed other thread but I haven't seen much from the under 200lbers. I have mixed emotions nervous, excited and anixious. What protein drinks do you suggest? Where did you reach your sweet spot (How many cc's) Did you have comodities? So many questions, but its good to talk to someone with the same beginning weight. Thanks in advance Den Mother.

You go girl. Now that's what I'm talking about. You look FAB!!!!

Wow you give me hope. I can't wait to get slim the waist and even cutier in the face. You look fAB!!!!! I like your tag "On Tour with the Band"!!!!

Thanks for the Friend Request. I need all the help I can get during this time. Have you been banded yet? I am scheduled for 7/8, I have mixed feeling right now, nervous, anixious and excited all in one.

Thanks for the FR, have you been banded yet? I am scheduled for 7/8, I have mixed emotions, happy, nervous and excited.....