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I don't recall how soon I started with bread. I don't like to eat too much of it, because I don't want it taking up space in my pouch. I've had salad, but the last time, I didn't enjoy it, so I may stay away from it.

I had some itching at the incision site where the port is. Part of my problem ended up being from band-aids used afterwards. I developed a reaction to the band-aids. I too have a dimple in the port area.

Today I went shopping at the thrift store. My new favorite place to shop, because you can find some decent stuff there really cheap and I'm not going to spend a lot of money on clothes that just aren't going to fit for very long (as I lose weight). Anyhow, I looked around forever and finally took a few pairs of pants and a couple tops to try on. I thought it would be interesting to try on smaller sizes and see what they felt like. None of the smaller size tops fit. No surprise there. I had pulled some size 14 jeans/pants and some size 16's. I've been wearing 18's. I think everyone knows that you can try something on in your size and it doesn't fit, because of the cut. Well, that happened to me. I fit into one pair of 16's and drumroll please.... I actually fit into a pair of size 14 pants. I started crying right there in the fitting room. I am sure that it has been almost 15 years since I've been able to wear a size 14. I ended up buying the two pairs of pants/jeans that fit and two pairs that don't fit quite yet, but I really liked them and I know they'll fit sometime in the next couple of months. So, I do have a message to sharing this story. If you're reading this and you've been struggling, just keep at it. I've been doing pretty well with my portion sizes, but I still want to eat more. I don't eat more, I just get mad that I can't, because I absolutely refuse to go through all this (the surgery, etc.) just to screw it up. My weight loss has been really slow for about 3 weeks, but I'm sticking with it. P.S. Make the thrift store your friend also. I got three pairs of pants, two shirts, a nice purse that looks brand new, some really cute chunky shoes that also look pretty new and a little knick-knack, all for $35 and some change.

I think I'm starting to notice my knees a little more and my saddle-bag looking thighs don't look so much like they have saddle-bags anymore.

I started walking on the treadmill after a week. I must have started very, light arm weights soon after that. I have been very hesitant to do any abdominal work. There is one abdominal/back machine I use, but I use very, light weights. If I ever feel anything weird, when I'm exercising, I stop immediately and don't do that exercise for awhile. Also, I still do light weights with alot of reps to build muscle.

Gosh. Good luck to you.

Congratulations! That is so awesome. I hope to have the same success as you. I'd be interested to know, if you ever had times when you got upset about your progress? I was banded 09/08/10 and I have times when I get a little frustrated.

That sounds like a lot. How big is your band? I have had two fills and only get 1cc each time.

Someone at my office ran into another one of my co-workers and asked her if she had seen me and that I'm "shrinking". Also, I was talking with a co-worker in the hallway and a couple guys walked by and stopped to talk. We were joking around and at one point one of them said something about "talking to the cute chicks". I'm very self-conscious and don't know what he really thinks about me. Normally, this should be something that maybe isn't really appropriate in the work place, but I didn't take any offense and was just thrilled to be referred to as "one of the cute chicks". I still have a long way to go, but it feels so good, that a lot of people are noticing my weight loss. :smile::thumbup:

Marisas and DizzyGirl, let us know how you did.

Good luck to you. It is exciting. I was banded on 09/08/10 and have lost close to 35 lbs since the beginning of my pre-op diet. Feel free to "friend" me.

I only told my husband, my sister, two of my step-kids, my dad, some people at my church, the nurse at work (who promised not to say anything) and my boss (who said he would take my secret to his grave; I thought that was so sweet). I only told those two people at work, because I wanted those two to know, just in case I had any medical problems during work. Good luck to you.

Get yourself some really good Protein supplements and take Vitamins. That really helped me. The first full day of the liquid diet was the worst for me. Good luck. Banded: 09/08/10

I was banded on 09/08/10. I think you should do it. I've been lucky and not had any problems with food afterwards. Honestly, I have to remind myself to stop eating, but I've been able to eat anything I want. I measure out small portions and it works fine. When we order Chinese food or something, I can get at least three meals out of each to-go box. Go for it. You can do it! Feel free to private message or "friend me" on here, if you'd like.

I don't remember if I did puddings, but I think I did. For me, the worst day of the liquid diet was the first full day of it. I took some good Protein supplements and made sure to take gummy Vitamins and I didn't have any other problems. P.S. I was banded on 09/08/10.

I am 9 weeks and 4 day into this journey. I have lost almost 35 lbs. I was stuck at 185 for what seemed like forever to me, but was really only about a week. I even gained a pound before starting to lose again. I think I am doing pretty good and am pleased. As I get to each new lower weight, I can't believe it. I am about to have to stop wearing some of my bigger clothes, because they're just starting to be too big (yay)! I've taken some pictures, but my dogs chewed the USB cord and I don't know when I'll be able to upload again. I know I am having the most trouble, with really wanting to eat more. I stop eating though, after I've eaten what I measure out. I still get paranoid about whether or not I'm eating too much at a meal. Realistically, I'm probably doing just find, but like I said I am paranoid. I tried to schedule another fill for this coming week or next week before Thanksgiving, but I can't get in for my 3rd fill until December 3rd. I guess that should be okay. I'm exercising 45-60 minutes a day. Cardio and light weights w/more reps to build muscle. Well, I better close for now. I hope everyone else is doing good. One last thing, I'm interested in knowing how many people use this website as their main form of support? I went through TrueResults and have not gone to any support meetings provided by them. I don't think I've needed them. This is working for me just fine.

You are a rock-star! Congratulations.

I can't believe you have 6 meals. I eat three and do pretty well, without snacking. Sometimes I might have a bite of something, but not a "snack". I eat breakfast at about 8:15a, lunch at about 12:30/1:00p and dinner about 6:00/6:30. I definitely try to make sure that I don't eat for at least 3 1/2 hours before I go to sleep.

I think it sounds like you're doing okay. You said you had lost weight. How much have you lost? I had been at a little plateau for about 2 weeks (after my 1st fill), but I just stuck with it and kept exercising and now the weight is coming off again. It seems slow, but is about 1 1/2 - 2 lbs a week. Keep exercising too. Good luck to you and everybody, just hang in there.

Wow. Good luck to you.

I'm using my 2lb hand-weights and doing arm exercises at home (low weight, lots of reps to build muscle). I also do other weights when I go to the gym at my office. I've noticed a difference.

Good luck to you.

I slept in a 1/2 sitting position for about 4 days, maybe more. I waited to sleep on my right side, until I felt comfortable enough and not sore from surgery. I was a stomach sleeper, but am too paranoid to sleep on my stomach. I sleep on my right side pretty much all the time, with my left arm over a pillow, so I won't roll over.

Congratulations. Each new weight I reach now, I keep thinking "When was the last time I weighed this?". My loss is slow, but I'm not really getting frustrated (only a little). It is so exciting!

Knock on wood, but I haven't had problems with any food as of yet. I know everyone is different. Good luck to you.