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2. The week after surgry will be okay. I allowed myself to become dyhydrated and had bad headaches and nausa for a couple of days. Once I started sipping water I felt fine..tired.. but fine. The liquid diet is no big deal. It is a short time and personally I didn't want to eat anything big. Keep sugar free jello, soups & and protien drinks around! As surgries go ... this one is no big deal. The incisions were no big deal.. not much pain at all. It felt more like really sore muscles from too many sit ups. Just don't get to active before your doctor tells you!

Continued...Maybe the one that inspired you to have the band surgrey!! When you first see the scales move down you will be excited. But sometimes weeks pass and their isn't much of a number loss. These pictures will keep you inspired. When I lost my 50 pounds, I knew I felt better and I was excited about losing this weight. However, I was still a plus size and it is difficult to see the difference. I know that sounds strange but I never really saw how big I was and I am now shocked at the difference I see. So when I get stuck at weight for a long time I can look at my before pictures and then at my now pictures and it makes me feel soooo good. Sometimes when my weight isn't changing I am still losing inches. I do really recommend you taking that before picture. Some place in your house where you can repeat the pose in a couple of monthes ... to get a good comparison. It will help inspire you thru the tough times!

That is B***S***! He should have given you something for the pain. Where is your port? (mine is in the belly button) I took my friend socal with me, I couldn't see or feel what he was doing but she said he was really digging around trying to find the port, the look on her face said it all. I can only imagine what that pain would have been like w/o any novacaine. After the shot wore off it was quite painful...still 3 weeks later I cringe when I lean up against a counter, or carry a box or laundry basket. I would look into this a little further, maybe demand something next time. Do you feel any restriction? I was good for a couple weeks. I need one again. Good luck:)

Hi,

Saw your pic and just wanted to say Hello. I got banded on January 26th. Almost a whole week has passed. Things are going well. Much success to you.

GG!

Hello, I hope you are doing well. I have not been very active on the web lately. I am down 61lbs. I am going to post pics this week.

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear you are also having issues with your port. My port kept flipping on me, so I finally insisted on the revision to RNY. I have to say the recovery after having the band removed I feel SOOO much better. The recovery time was really quick too. Within a week I was off all pain meds.

Now I'll be having RNY done on 2/23 and I can't wait

congrats!! yea i just had my pre-op appt today. I'm so excited 2 more weeks from monday!!! Hopefully they'll let you know something within the next week

Hello ,

Pics look great!!! How much have you lost? I am 6 week s post op 30 lbs. gone and it seems to take forever.

Good Luck

V----

No lol.. they gave me three weeks off! i am kind of going crazy at home so i am pondering the idea of going back on monday. the liquid diet does suck big time. i cant wait until its over. i was emotional too. i cried at the thought of not being able to use food as my comfort anymore. its a big change. i was emotional after too... but i have lost 8 pounds so that is cool!!! good luck you will do great

No, March 25th ...so a few weeks I am nervous..but very excited

I had a hiatal hernia too. You already had a fill? My first fill will be the last week in March. When I went to my 2 week post op on 2/24 I was down 15 pounds since surgery. They told me not to expect any more weightloss until my first fill UNLESS I only eat 1/2 cup each meal. Then I may lose more. Well, I can eat normal now so half cup just isn't enough. But I have been eating low calorie, low fat, sugar free foods and doing the treadmill so I at least won't gain weight. I've been very lucky not to have acid refulx anymore. No more sleeping sitting up! But since I have been eating normal I haven't lost any more weight. I'm just trying to be patient until my next fill and keep myself motivated to stay active and smart eating. I'm curious as to how you are doing now as well. It seems everything changes weekly, doesn't it? How are your incisions? Mine are almost gone. I'll have a scar from my liver one because it did get infected for a day.

Hi, I just read your blogs and they are very inspirational. Thanks for posting them. I only a week postop lapband surgery, so this is all new to me. I did alot of research before getting the band and I feel like I have a good grasp on the concept and know the band is only a tool. You still have to deal with the games that your mind will play on you! I do believe exercise is key and who couldn't benefit from exercise?? Congratulations on your success!! : )

Hey! You look amazing. Congrats on doing soooo good, so fast! I get banded in 2 weeks. I start the optifast tomorroW! Can you give me some tips on what has made you so successful this far???

Thanks!!!!!!

hey there, thanks for thinking of me. Im home now. Had my surgery yesterday and I am really sore. And weak. Today I started full liquids, jello, cream soups etc... for 2 weeks. I go and see my doctor on the 16th. Im having a lot of gas pain, and my throat is super sore. It was better earlier but now that I'm home it's gotten worse, I hate it. It's hard to stnad up straight right now. I feel like a pulling sensation, I'm so worried it's gonna get infected or soemthing. I pray it doesn't. It's so weird Im not hungery but when I eat I can't tell when I'm full so I just stop after a little cause I don't wanna do to much. I hope I feel better tomorrow! How are you doing?

Hello Mass Bandsters! I have been stuck at the same weight for quite some time. Not going to complain since I am doing so well, however, last week I went on a cruise and lost 3 lbs!! Holy Crap! I am so excited! Don't know if I got stuck in a rut and needed to switch things up or what. I ate very well on the cruise just more then usual. So maybe that was the trick. Also exercised a lot ~ same as usual ~ but did different types. So if your stuck in a rut like I was try switching it up a bit. Hope all is well with everyone. Good Luck! I am 13lbs away from my final goal. Had a blast wearing all my new size 4 & 6 clothes on the cruise!!!!

I just saw your reponse to another post and THANK YOU for that info!

Thank you for you post!! I was about to go nuts because I am having the same problem! I've been working out 5 days a week and strenght training 3 of those days and have gained 3 freakin pounds!!! I was trying to LOSE those three not gain! But I see what the problem is now!! so thank you both!! :-)

I am much better! How about you? I go for my 1 week check up today. Most of the pain is gone, port site is sore and some gas still, but WAY better! I am ready to be off liquids though!!

Hi Karen

I was reading about your fill experience. Just wondering if you can pass on the phone # here. I had a fill booked for this week in Arlington, WA but her husband has passed away so she has cancelled all her appointments. My sister and i have booked time off from work and have hotels booked to head down to Vancouver area so I am trying to book somewhere else. (we are from Vernon) Please let me know if you can help....

thanks,

Val

The last 4 months i lived with my band the way you have yours right now i think. i lived on soup.I guess i just really wanted to get to my goal fast.I know some people want to eat a decent amount still and lose weight... i ate about 2 oz's 3x a day the past 4 months... and then i went in last week and asked for a fill... boy was that a MISTAKE. i can barely drink. i havent ate in over a week!! So i call today for an unfill... and my DR is out sick for 2 days.. so im stuck like this another 2 days!! I have lost almost 10 pnds in this week alone.... Im 4 pnds from my goal... which is 170... my DR wants me to be 150... but people are calling me skinny minnie already and they say i look 150-160... so i think i carry my weight well... So im gonna get the unfill on wed... and maybe unfill it more then i was prior.im ready to back out of weightloss mode and kinda relax! How much do you have to lose? You dont look that big??

Haha I'm sometimes a dork! Apparently I like to talk to myself and tell myself how proud I am of me! I'm so glad that your surgery went well. What was it like? How are the gas pains? I started my liquid diet today and it's been so hard. I have felt nauseous all day and I've had a terrible headache. I could never be anorexic...it wouldn't work! The other problem is that I get super moody when I'm hungry and I have no patience for anything...this is going to suck! Let me know what it was like so I can anticipate mine a week from today!!!!!! That is if I can make it through the liquids....

i am almost four weeks post op and at 2 1/2 weeks had lost 21,so you are doing really well. based on your loss,we are about the same size and so maybe we can encourage each other . i hope all is well/ i get a fill at week six. take care,peggy

It is so nice to meet you! Your girls are beautiful! I look forward to reading more about your success and overcoming obstacles! I am hoping to be banded in March... I have finished all of the pre-op stuff... just need to set a date, hopefully we'll do that this week. Keep up the great work!

Hi Shelley,

How are you feeling today. Hopefully much better. It seems like each day you start to feel better. I had a good day today. I know it's only been 2 weeks, but my incisions are pretty much healed and I don't feel so bloated. It seems like I am waiting to eat when my stomach is growling. I don't really get hungry between meals either. I have lost 2 pounds since last week. Today, my jeans finally look really baggy! Yeah! I don't really know what size to try on....we'll see. Let me know how you are today. Thinking of you, Laura

that is what i thought, you can get the news or weather. I didnt know about the fit prog. How are you doing? I had the first fill, first week was good, now have to work the hunger again. I hope you are well and can give me some good news on weight loss. love Patti

Oh gosh....CRAVINGS!!! lol i hear ya!

I just some jello so i'm "ok" right now.

If you don't mind me asking how much weight do you have to lose? Last time i was weighed, i was at 350. that was at the end of december.

God i hate to even type that, but this whole process has been such an eye opener for me. I think i had the exact opposite of anerexia...my image of myself was so distorted that i never saw how big i really was.

Today i boiled chicken for everyone. added some carrots and onions gave the goods the the family and drank some broth. it was yummy.

having people nearby who have had the surgery as well has been a big help. and inspiration. since my boss is pretty much 7 weeks ahead of me, i ask her all sorts of questions.

if you would like we can exchange phone numbers and text or chat.

no pressure....and i hope i don't freak you out! lol the internet is a scary place.

wozers,i need to get to bed! lol

have a great day and hang in there!!