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Thanks Betsy that is some great advice!!!! And I am definitely going to start measuring inches because like you I am fitting into clothing that used to be tight. I am only 2 weeks post op so I can't expect miracles all of a sudden but I am just going to think positive. Joined the gym yesterday so with doing that the weight should come off pretty easily!!!!! I think no more scale until my next surgeons visit in June!!!!

Does anyone track the inches they lose maybe that is what we should do as well sometimes its inches lost instead of the lbs...

Every scale I get on gives me a different weight, I am really frustrated right now. My daughter went to the dr. last week and got on the scale so I adjusted mine at home to that one but then the surgeons office and the gym give me a higher number, If those scales are right then I have lost about 2lbs since surgery but my clothes are fitting looser and I'm losing weight in my face....

I am only 11 days post op and about 13lbs down!!!!! I AM STARVING THOUGH!!!!

I am only 11 days post op and lost 13lbs so far, and no more blood pressure med's or acid reflux meds. It has been an awesome feeling to not wake up with little flashes in front of my eyes from my blood pressure!!!!! I am so glad I did it, and it has definitely already taught me how to eat right and I have been doing 20 minute walks!!!!! I am so glad this tool is out there for us to take full advantage of!!!!! P.S I was scared to death to but so glad I did it.

Well about 11lbs since preop and 6 of those since surgery. Thought not eating it would come off faster.

That is what Im going to do just be healthier with the eating. I had some instant mashed potatoes with skim milk and some pureed soup it was awesome. I'm going to join the gym this weekend and start out slowly on the treadmill hopefully that will help me continue to lose weight!!!!!! Thanks guys for your support.

12lbs is awesome!!!! GREAT JOB, my appt. went very well too in and out. He looked at my incisions said they are healing great, he told me my next step of eating and set up my next appt. and I was out of there!!!!!! When is your next appt?

I have the same requirements, I am on day 8 post op and finally today at my follow up the dr said I can start having eggs, fish and mashed potatoes and no more protein shakes!!!!!! YEAH!!!! Made my day!!!

Hey, just checking in to see how all my fellow May 3rd bandsters are doing? Would love to hear from you guys!!!!:smile2:

Yeah I do know this but I just thought I have a fill a little sooner, oh well I guess have to handle what I have been dealt with.

I went for my first follow up, surgery was May 3rd looks like Im down 11lbs so far but I don't go back to see him til June 11th and then he will schedule a fill that seems like a really long time to wait. I am starving and am hoping I don't put on the weight that I lost!!!! HELP!!!!

Your doing awesome, don't know what the normal weight loss is but just keep doing what your doing!!!!

Think I got it we will see when I post this.

I dont know about the restriction question I was just banded on May 3rd but please tell me your secret to losing 40lbs so quickly, what is your daily meal plan like?

Hang in there I was banded the 3rd and I felt the same way, but now that I can have full liquids, yogurt, cream of wheat and some creamy soup Im still hungry but not nearly as bad!!!!!

Once you have created a ticker how do you get it to show on your posts?:biggrin:

That is wonderful and you should be so proud of yourself. I only pray that I have such good success just banded the 3rd:thumbup:!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

Well my surgeon Dr. Patel in Egg Harbor Twp said its perfectly normal to feel that, I go in anyway for my followup on Wed. Never hurts to call the dr. when experiencing something new. And by the way absolutely starving today, had prob about 600 calories today and feel so darn quilty, only yogurt, cream of wheat and soup of course but still think I totally over did it... FEELING DOWN!!!!!:biggrin:

Yes me too loving the full liquids, I have been eating this yoplat(don't know if Im spelling right) yogurt the red velvet cake I eat one of those a day it is like eating a piece of cake and only 100 calories. My follow up is Wed as well, I have lost 11lbs so Im excited but scared too that once I am able to eat real food that I am going to gain some back. Dr. called back and said the pinching is absolutely normal so I feel much better about that. I am in NJ so no not too close to you but would love to stay in touch with you to see how your doing and for support...

Thanks Gracesmom1, I guess it was a surprise since I didn't feel any of this before. I called and left a message for the dr anyway just to be sure. I am feeling good otherwise, still have alot of pain in my left shoulder not sure if its trapped gas or its just pulled muscles can't really tell. How are you doing?

I am on full liquids now so not eating anything solid. It feels better right now, I did do alot of walking and being on my feet yesterday so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I have my follow up appt on Wed so if it is still occurring I will def ask. Thanks guys:biggrin:

I was banded on May 3rd and everything has been pretty good except the gas!!!! GROSS!!!! But last night I started getting this pain under my left rib almost feels like something pinching, is this the port area and is this normal since I haven't felt it before? Thanks for any help you can offer.:confused:

Wow so excited down 4lbs since the actual day of surgery which as May 3rd. and down 11 lbs since the 28th. Haven't been motivated like this in ages!!!!! Thanks goodness first day of yogurt and anything that can be poured (only healthy stuff of course) Looks like everyone is doing great, keep healing everyone so we can get outdoors and start exercising!!!

Im doing good I still have the gas in my left shoulder and my incisions hurt a little. Im on clear liquids as well until tomorrow the protein drink is clear very expensive though. Keep me updated on your progress, do you know how to get your ticker to show up on your posts once you create it?