mnmommy07

Congrats!!! I was banded in August as well. Started at a size 22 and now in an 11. I love it!

Hello Everyone. Thought I'd pop in and see how everyone was doing. I had my doctors visit yesterday and he told me the best thing ever. He said I only have about 10-15 more pounds to loose. He thinks I can accomplish this by my May appt which is towards the end of the month. I'm keeping my hopes up I can do this!!

Awesome Job Girl!! Not sure if you want others to post before and after pictures or not but I'll give it a shot. First one is 2 weeks before Surgery July 2010 This picture is 50 lbs lighter. I've dropped 13 more since

You are doing amazing!! I was banded a few weeks before you and am close to your weight loss with 63 lbs. You are doing just fine girl! My sister on the other hand is becoming jealous because I am getting closer to her size now.

I am actually in the same boat. I have 20 lbs left to go and want to make sure I don't go below my goal weight or loose too much to look sick. Congrats on being close!!

I actually called my doctor yesterday because it was so bad. I'd get instant heartburn after eating a bite of cereal or even taking a drink of water. He said it was too tight causing it so I had to go in and have 1/4cc removed. Still had some heartburn last night but not as bad as it was. I thought I was having a heartattack. Off to buy some Zantac now and have to take it daily.

I have heard gallbladder issues are common after being banded. I had my gallbladder removed 3 weeks after I had my twins in 2007. Worst, worst pain ever! I thought I was having a heartattack.

Is heartburn common with the band? I was banded August 2010, and never had any heartburn until yesterday and today. It's so bad I feel like I need to hold my chest. Anyone else have this?

Checking in, I'm down another 2 lbs from last week, bringing me to 183 lbs

I have a habit of weighing myself every morning. That way I know what I did the day before if I lost weight or if I gained. I'd only do the morning though, weighing yourself in the afternoon or evening is going to show a bigger number usually because of your drinking and eating throughout the day.