BikeCincy

I have 5 also. One above my belly button (port), two to the left of my belly button, one to the right, and one up under my left breast. I've just been banded this week, so my scars haven't healed yet, but they are very small.

Just had my band surgery done on Aug. 4, 2009. I'm still recovering and working through the "pureed foods" diet. Feeling really great so far. I have had a few cravings for chocolate or sweets, but fight them off with a glass of water and a walk. Getting the motivation to work out for 30 minutes is tough, especially when I'm still sore. I'm scheduled for my first fill on Sept. 1, 2009. I want to tell everyone on here that you are so encouraging when you share your success and struggles and it's really comforting to know that there are many others out there going through the same thing. Good luck to you all! Starting weight: 255 Current weight: 242 Goal weight: 150

Just had my band surgery done on Aug. 4, 2009. I'm still recovering and working through the "pureed foods" diet. Feeling really great so far. I have had a few cravings for chocolate or sweets, but fight them off with a glass of water and a walk. Getting the motivation to work out for 30 minutes is tough, especially when I'm still sore. I'm scheduled for my first fill on Sept. 1, 2009. I want to tell everyone on here that you are so encouraging when you share your success and struggles and it's really comforting to know that there are many others out there going through the same thing. Good luck to you all!:thumbup: Starting weight: 255 Current weight: 242 Goal weight: 150

You can do this. I just had my banding surgery on Aug. 4 and went for 2 weeks on the Medifast liquid diet. It was very tough, but I would try to do things to help keep my mind off eating. One thing that really helped was drinking water when I felt hungry... or eating crushed ice. It felt so good to actually "chew" something and at the same time it enabled me to fill up on liquids instead of reaching for the junk food. YOU CAN DO IT!! :thumbup: