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Dear Aurora:

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. This morning when I stepped on the scale I was 189.3 - didn't take a picture, but I must say that I'm amazed -- I would have killed a year ago to know that I would be a little over 50 pounds lighter. This surgery was the best thing I have done. In fact this morning, I was thinking that on prior "diets" I would have probably lost my resolve by now, or because I now look o.k. in clothes, I would have gone back to my old eating habits. Now, that's not an option for me. I'm a very slow loser compared to others on this site -- I don't know if it's my age, or what, but I am losing. I do follow, for the most part, the bandster eating rules, and I exercise like crazy (boot camp 5 days a week). I guess I am proud of myself. Good luck on your journey!

Hey! I got banded last tues... I did good on the next day. But then yesterday I felt awful! nauseous, & stuck. This morning I felt a bit better, but then when I started to drink down the liquids, I started to feel the same way as I did yesterday- stuck. Felt like there was no air in my stomach, it made me nauseous & dizzy! I called my nurse, she kept saying keep drinking - you need 64 oz of liquids a day... I cant keep drinking if I feel like throwing up did you go thru this in ur first week?

tzn, I just read your message from July 28th. I am not too good with computers and didn't even know you could do this until I just got a private message today. To keep you updated I have now lost 125 lbs and am at goal. I had to be rebanded on Oct.29th due to a slippage. No problems with that but I have to start over with the liquids, pureed foods etc just like I have never been banded. I get the "1st" fill in another 3 to 4 weeks. Other than the post op diet, I can't tell any differences except I can get hungry which is kind of a new thing for me but it hasn't been hard. Sorry, I didn't get back to you sooner.

Thanks. I'm at my doctor's goal weight for me, but I would love to be 10-15 pounds lighter. I'm hoping next year, after I get my foot fixed and can run again, maybe I'll get there. I'm having surgery this Tuesday, the 17th. I have found that running is the ONLY exercise that reshapes my body, including my stomach. As soon as I stopped running my stomach poofed back out. I did the Couch to 5K twice now, I LOVE that program. It takes a 100% NON-runner and gets you running a 5k in 9 weeks. There are a couple of podcasts out there to help you through it. I'm going to start it again after the first.

You should feel a little better after your fill. You're entering bandster hell. It's short lived, don't worry. If you have a good doctor who keeps up with your fills, you'll do great. It's all in the aftercare with the band.

Keep up the good work and keep in touch. I love to hear about your progress!

Hey! Do you attend the support groups? This next week we are to bring our fav recipe and at the Dec meeting everyone will get a book of them! FUN! So glad to meet you!

Im doing good, Ive been in and out of the Hospital this week because of my heart. Looking forward to my consult with my Lapband Surgeon next week! How are you doing?

hey girl, well im doing great. just saw my doc today for the follow up and he said i was doing fantastic and he even cleared me to work out and everything.. im soo excited to hit the gym. i lost 23 pounds soo far but cant wait to loose even more... my doc said if i start getting a big appetite i can come in and get filled early if not he will fill me in 4 weeks... but i feel good as new and everythign is great. i even started fitting in jeans that i havent worn in years.... n e ways im czarina... how are things going for you.... fill me in on the details girl.... well talk to u laters.. and congrats on the band

hey girl, I dont believe u caused damage. Cuz I was 1 week liquids, 1 week mushies, and 1 week normal food. Im fine so I think ur fine. Maybe u r eating 2 much or need 2 chew more. Remember the more solid the food more chew chew chew u have 2 do! Listen 2 ur body and stop right b4 ur full. Then in 20 minutes u should b full. If u keep eating untill u have the full feeling then ur over eating. and u have 2 get use to eaing solids from mushies. Best of luck =)

Hi every one i was banded on Oct 20 2009 my surgery went well but the GAS WAS PURE HELL i thought i was about 2 die that second day my aunt told me to get out and walk walk walk in order 2 move that gas that was the only thing that helped it made me feel so much better. My 2 week post op i was down 22lbs Dr. Touliatos said he was so proud of me. I was proud of my self.

Just checking on you Band Buddy. Have a good week.

Im pissed about my weight loss too! I had 2 fills and you're right, I also lost steadily before getting fills. Since I've gotten fills, I've only lost 3-4 lbs in 6 weeks. I plan to start to exercise more and longer,eat less, and drink more water.....We'll see

awesome!!!!!!! sooo happy for you!! im coming up on 4 weeks as of tuesday and down 20!!! feels great! push thru doll...you can soooo do this!! once the weight starts coming off, the motivation gets that much higher!!! talk soon!! YIPPEE FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey how r ya!! well i am excited for u.. everything will turn out good for u.. well if u havent read my blogs.. things arent going so well on my end.. my band and I havent been getten along too well.. my pouch stretched out so my doc have to take all the saline out of my band for a couple of weeks.. the doc said if it doesnt shrink back within a years time i might have to get it removed...i dont want to feel like i did all this for nothing and in the long run i end up still overweight.. well pray for me as much as i will pray for u..it will all work out for the both of us...take care and keep me updated after your surgery

Hi Leslie! Thanks for the message...it is nice to find people going through the same stages as you are! I am still scared about this stretching the pouch thing! I am only on the "pureed" which is really a modified pureed, for a few more days and than I can move to some more "chunky" stuff! I can eat mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, tuna/chicken salad ( very mushy), scrabbled eggs, cottage cheese, and than all of theliquid/broth stuff from the first 2 weeks! I am so excited to start eating normal stuff. I am just to scared to try stuff. I read so many people on here who have tried stuff before they were supposed to and do fine, but I am a person where I stick to the rules, I walk about 40-60 minutes a day too. I am eager to try something else like the eliptical, but at the same time I am scared to pull or tear something. Did they tell you any major restrictions? I am so glad you found me! Stay in touch so we can keep up with each others success!!!

~Kristen

Shonia, So glad to hear you are doing good right after surgery! You will be sore for another week of so, but it goes away! I know you are looking forward to some real food, but just do what the doctor tells you! I am doing good so far. I have lost 49 pounds since surgery on 2/13/09. I have had my ups and downs with food too. You just have certain days that things don't agree with you and your band, but they are easy to overcome! Think about the results! That's what I do.

Keep in touch...take care...follow doctor's orders! Laura

I can't believe it's only 12 days away! I start Optifast on Monday. I was supposed to do it for 2 weeks, but since I am 2 hours from the dr, he said I cant just pick it up at my last pre-op on Monday. But I started to the gym last week and have been watching what I eat, so I am losing a little already. How about you?

Hi Ejmdiva,

I was also a Dr. Mel patient and am currently pregnant with baby #2 (13 weeks tomorrow) I am wondering what doc you use now? I have seen Dr. Mozia for fills, but he doesnt do lap band surgery and I would feel more comfortable with someone who knows the whole procedure. Thanks so much and congrats on the baby.

Hi Shelley! I have been at 49 for about 1.5 months. I am stuck right now too! I got a fill last week and I can tell a difference. Hopefully this will help give me a little boost! And yes, what you are talking about happens to me too! And the doctor says its normal! I have my moments and a lot of it depends on the situation when I am actually eating. I have to sit down and relax and not RUSH! That always gets to me! I just can't eat fast! Please keep me posted on your progress too! Take care! Laura

Hi there! I'm having a heck of a time figuring out the private messaging feature, so apologies for just responding now. Things are going well. I weighed in last night at 199.8 (OMG, I haven't seen this site of 200 in 6 years!!!) I had my surgery on 10/21, so total lost since then is 13.2 lbs. I've been told that's "atypical", so I'm expecting not to be losing much more in the coming weeks until my first fill which won't be probably won't be until mid to late December. Maybe Santa can bring me my first fill for Christmas LOL!

How are you feeling? Are you back to work? This freaking puree stage is killing me, but I think a couple of great friends on here that are going through this at the same time will get us all through.

Thanks for adding me to your friends list!!!!

Karen

mushies are two weeks after. guess what! You start mushies on thursday!! happy happy joy joy!!!

Hey saw your post on a blog. I was banded last week. How are things going? How long before your on mushies! Good luck and Congrats!

You look GREAT!! I am now Post Op- I had my surgery on 10/30/09 and doing good. I lost 14 lbs on my 2 week liquids and I got so excited about that. I can't wait for the change in my life. Take Care & keep up the good work.

Yeah - I didn't realize I had this problem (never really had to have band-aids and tape I guess). Oh good! So did you start mushies the day after 2 weeks post op or do you start them at 3 weeks? I'm confused by that.

I have to pay the final part of my downpayment this week... and they say my date will be in December? I am so excited... only $100 and less than 2 months to go!! Been trying to do this for about 4 years now...

Hey Vikki!!! I feel your pain!!! I'm getting my fill 11/5 and hear everything will change after that! Like you, I'm not restricting myself with portion control. Second helpings? Yes, please! I've been skipping bread and trying to make good choices, but sometimes I am just out of control! I haven't gained anything either (whew! My doctor has a temper and I think he would be pissed!) I've been going to a gym 4-5 times a week and I workout hard for about 30 minutes. I walk on the treadmill, and do strength training. (However, just hearing about your schedule made me more exhausted.....how do you do it?!!!) It's got to be really hard trying to find that perfect high protein, low carb, no sugar, blah, blah blah meal when you're on the go like that!!! We're going to be fine! It's always great to hear from you!