kcramer

I've only made a couple of posts on here. My last post was the day I went in for surgery. Well, here is where I stand. When I started the 2 week pre-op diet I was 365 lbs. Day of the surgery (March 9th) I weighed in at 346. Here I am now around the 8 week mark and I've lost an astounding 57 pounds! I'm now at 308! I can't believe how the weight is just melting off...even my surgeon says this is the best he's ever seen, and boy does that make me feel good. I have 68 pounds til I reach my goal of 240. I feel good, I've been playing basketball, walking in the evenings and I bought a nice Cannondale mountain bike to help get the heart rate up. I've been told I am no longer diabetic and I've been taken off of the metformin, one of my blood pressure meds and a cholesterol med. I went from wearing a 4x shirt to a 2x in about 6 weeks. Folks...this is the best decision I have ever made and for those looking for info because you want to have it done...stop thinking about it and do it! My first fill was roughly 2 weeks ago and my doc put 3cc's in. Through trial and error I'm learning what I can and cannot eat. I have made some bad choices, and yes, I did pay for it...but it's all a learning experience. Good luck to everyone and I'll try to keep my progress posted to encourage those who are having a difficult time. Thank you all. Kevin.:eek:

Well, after months of Dr. appointments and waiting and emails and more waiting...I finally had my band installed. Today is my 2nd day with the band, first full day home. I don't have much of an appetite...have to force myself to drink that broth and water. My pain is minimal (sharp pain in left shoulder) but I feel good considering. Any tips, tricks or suggestions are welcome. Wish me luck! :blushing:

Hey folks, I'm off to get banded in a little less than 2 hours. Next time you here from me it'll be official.:thumbup:

thanks honk, I forgot to mention I do drink 1 protein shake also. I think I'll try your advice and cut the CIB and up the Protein. Today is late day 4 and I must say, It's getting easier.

1st post here folks. This past friday I finally got my surgery date! March 9th. Been on the liquid diet for 3 days now. I can honestly say I'm not really hungary, but I feel empty and sluggish. It's everything I can do not to stop on my way home from work and shove a cheesburger down my throat. I'm doing 5 packs of carnation instant breakfast each with 8 oz skim milk 5 times a day, about 3 bottles of water and 8-12 oz of beef or chicken broth. I drank a half a can of heart healthy tomato soup last night and felt horrible that I did, so no more cheating even it's "just a little bit". Stay strong everyone:unsure: