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So, I had my sugery one year ago today and I am down 70lbs. I am very pleased even though when I first began my journey I did expect the weight to come off a little quicker but I finally realized this is the way it is suppose to happen. Although I lost weight from Dec. to July it was slow going but when I finally hit the correct fill I have been losing about a 1lb a week. The best part is that I have not gain anything back. I can not remember when the last time was that I did not lose then gain lose then gain...this is a good feeling. I would like to lose 50 more lbs (ideally I probably should lose 75 but I will be very happy with 50 more lost). I am ready for the new year and I am feeling pretty good about it!! Hope everyone else is feeling the same as well. :P :P :P :P :P

Tricare paid for the filss for me from Dec to March then after that I only had my copay of $12 although once I hit the fill that worked for me (July) I have not been back since.

Ok, I had my surgery on 12/28 I have lost 20 lbs however since I have been on solid food again (since Sat.) I have had to watch ever bite so as not to gain weight. Is this normal? I get my fill on the 2nd and I understand the whole "banster's hll" philosophy but will it always be like this? just wondering, I know this is a tool but I was wondering to what extent did you all "diet" after the surgery between the 1st fill?

Ok, I had my surgery on 12/28 I have lost 20 lbs however since I have been on solid food again (since Sat.) I have had to watch ever bite so as not to gain weight. Is this normal? I get my fill on the 2nd and I understand the whole "banster's hll" philosophy but will it always be like this? just wondering, I know this is a tool but I was wondering to what extent did you all "diet" after the surgery between the 1st fill?

No pain, but extremely tired.

Wow, 20lbs down already. I lost 8 pre op and 12 over the past 8 days. Went back to work today and was very tired but was a good day. People even noticed the weight loss (not very many people know about my surgery yet so it was nice when it was recognized without an expectation). Go to doctors tomorrow afternoon I will let you all know how it went. Oh, one more thing, I ate mash potatoes today, they were yummy!

Wow, 20lbs down already. I lost 8 pre op and 12 over the past 8 days. Went back to work today and was very tired but was a good day. People even noticed the weight loss (not very many people know about my surgery yet so it was nice when it was recognized without an expectation). Go to doctors tomorrow afternoon I will let you all know how it went. Oh, one more thing, I ate mash potatoes today, they were yummy!

Just a word of encouragement for those thinking about doing this...even up to the last minute I thought of cancelling my surgery. I am very glad I didn't. I am not one for pain and thought it would be way worse than it was. Don't get me wrong it is not painfree but it is manageable and I have already lost 17 lbs. 8 Pre-op and 9 post-op. I know from what I have read that the weight loss will slow but I really feel like I have a way to be successful now.

Just a word of encouragement for those thinking about doing this...even up to the last minute I thought of cancelling my surgery. I am very glad I didn't. I am not one for pain and thought it would be way worse than it was. Don't get me wrong it is not painfree but it is manageable and I have already lost 17 lbs. 8 Pre-op and 9 post-op. I know from what I have read that the weight loss will slow but I really feel like I have a way to be successful now.

Well, things are going well here. Yesterday, I went out for a few hours and did shopping and stuff. My husband and I talked about how much money we would have to spend on other things now that we won't eat out as much. lol Today, I am feeling pretty good only wish I could get a bit more motivated to clean the house before I return to work. It is not all that bad, however, I need to put Christmas decorations away and straighten the rooms up. Would rather just rest but oh well. Hope everyone else is doing well out there.

Well, things are going well here. Yesterday, I went out for a few hours and did shopping and stuff. My husband and I talked about how much money we would have to spend on other things now that we won't eat out as much. lol Today, I am feeling pretty good only wish I could get a bit more motivated to clean the house before I return to work. It is not all that bad, however, I need to put Christmas decorations away and straighten the rooms up. Would rather just rest but oh well. Hope everyone else is doing well out there.

Good for you! Have a blast!

Well it is day 4 and I feel much better. Still tender and I wouldn't volunteer to do any sit-ups but I am not really in pain so to speak. Just tender and still a bit gassy. I had my first real protein this evening. I sipped down some egg drop soup. It was satisfying yet not really appetizing if that makes sense. I got more enjoyment watching my husband eat his food. I was very hungry before I ate the soup and was certain I would be able to eat a good portion of it but I only ate about 1/4 of the serving. I am surprised I got so full so fast since I don't think I have a fill yet. Is that full feeling in the beginning normal?