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Wow you look great... I'm one week post op and I wanted to let you know that you progress is truly inspirational...

Hey Thanks Girly!!! I've gotta do my blog update for this week. I think I will add that pic. But I have got to catch up with YOU!! 71 lbs!!! I'm so jealous!!! You are workin it!!

Yea I had my very 1st PB episode last week. It wasn't pleasant. I've been paranoid about eating all week. It'll teach you to definitely slow down and chew your food better that's for sure. Well enjoy the day it's beautiful out today. Just wish it would get up into the 80s and stay there!!! Later.

So good luck with the pre opt...blah I was on liquids for three weeks...that was that hardest part for me, it's easy after that! So what/where is this party cingulus is talking about?

Hey Akilah, I have the family health plus w/medicaid, it took about a week. But I was under observation for 6 months prior and I have 2 co-morbidities- Sleep Apnea and Severe Hip Arthritis as well as (discovered last minute) Not so healthy cholesterol levels for someone my age, esp. w/ heart disease in my family. My doc sent in 26 pages of notes, and in about 10 days I got my answer. Who is your doc? Also, My surgery was re-scheduled from May 7th to May 21st, b/c of my PCP. I've been banded for 2 weeks already....Anything else just ask, I'm here

Hey again Cherri! I can't believe it, 3 weeks from tomorrow! I am going to loose my mind I think lol. I am nervous bc I have not lost the 10lbs they wanted me to pre-op......I was trying liquids and couldn't make it all day, I have ended up eating dinner.....I am going to have to go to the gym and work it off cuz it's just not happening! What isyour low card diet consist of do you know??

No prob!! Things are going great with me, I feel amazing!!! I'm almost three weeks out and loving the experience...

Congrats on getting approved! Your date is exactly one week before mine As far as the 2 week diet goes, I'm sure you'll be fine. Just keep reminding yourself that it's so the surgery will be safer, and once you see results you should be able to stay motivated. My friend lost 12 pounds going the 2 week diet. Good luck!!!

Hey dude! Where have you been? We miss you! I hope to see you next week or sometime. I think Ellen and Debbie are going to come see me after surgery. June 25th, Surgical Unit 7 North East.

Hope you are doing well.

Also can you add ANDREA to the burbank group?

akarthas@gmail.com

Today is two weeks for me.. as of today I am on soft foods only.. nothing raw no bread and all that fund stuff.. I made a crockpot meal and had to substitute stuff.. but it was good. I am so glad my husband suggested looking for a forum.. my emotions were getting the best of me...

Good luck - we have a very exciting week ahead! We're all in this together

yeah i am. have been for the last week and half or so. then also two weeks after. best of luck monday to you too. keep me posted.

Hows it going? I'm doing the liquid now, and today is day 6. I have surgery a week from friday and I am getting kinda nervous. I hope that everything is going really well for you. I'm curious to find out how this is for you?

Last week I basically stayed the same... Started soft solids and have been nothing but bloated since. And of course my first day off in 11 days and it's supposed to rain for the next 3 (which I am off for all 3) So there goes the harty walks I planned on taking, but first fill is supposed to be next friday so lets hope I get in gear again.

Hello, I am on the same path as you. I have my 1st nutrition consult next week and psych eval at the end of month. Today I felt overwhelmed with all these appointment and making sure it 's not conflicting with my work schedule. There is so much to get done.

I am down a total of 25 lbs from my pre-op until my 1 week post op check up... then in the last week I have gained 1 lbs back since adding soft foods which didn't impress me. My daughter is having a tough time not being able to be picked up and carried around all the time... but everyone is VERY excited for me. I am sorry to hear you have been in so much pain. I am glad to hear though that you are feeling better. When and where do you get your first fill? I am excited to hear your new job is going GREAT! It's great that you don't have to tell anyone about your surgery yet they can watch the weight fall off of you! How exciting!! I am glad all is well and look forward to seeing some of your progress pics and success along our journey! Have a wonderful and stress free week!!!

Sorry to hear about your week. And about the mushies, thats got to be kind of nice to be able to eat something other than liquids right? I can't believe its been 3 weeks already for you. I heard back from my surgeon and have my psych evaluation, nutrition class, and appt. with the surgeon all scheduled this week. After all that is done they'll submit the request to insurance. It should happen sometime around June 12th or so. I'm crossing my fingers! I'm glad I couldg get all those appts scheduled so quickly though, I was anticipating having to wait a month or so!

Hey Lindsay!!, 3 weeks. 2 weeks Pre op 1 week post op, but I'm still on liquid/mush diet right now. I move to mush/soft on thursday. I'm starving all the time, don't let it fool you. protein shakes really help and spacing out the meal is most important. Key is to keep hydrated, half the hunger will dissapear, and tell yourself that it's all a trick. And try to stick to specific times when you have your meal and make a "snack" time to have your protein shakes... That seems to work for me. only I'm off the protein now But still drink the Odwalla Vanilla Al'mondo ones for breakfast.

55 lbs lost but I have skipped out on my workouts the last two weeks. I am 5 lbs behind my goal weight, but that's my fault. I better pick up the workouts again!

My next dr appt is may 6 next week, I was banded on 3/20/09 and saw my dr just to remove my white strips and checked my band and it was good. I hope I didn't gain any weight since I was able to eat solids. I guess it will be my first fill, I hope I've lost some weight since I being going to the gym and trying to be more active.

I'm dying to know what sizes those three jeans were! Also how tall are you? I look at your pictures all the time for motivation because our starting weights are the same!!! Cali

I'm just starting to get the 'hungries', and less post-op restriction 1 week out. Have to stay on clear liquids/skim milk only for another 2 weeks...I'll be eating my kids by then, so I'll be joining you in "bandster hell" soon. That's great you've got a first fill coming up soon (I've got 5 more weeks). Here's hoping it gives you some restriction, but don't get discouraged if it takes a couple of fills...we'll get there!! -BG

thank you. i get banded on may 15th.. only 2 and a half more weeks! YAY!

Well during my 2 week preop diet I lost 19 lbs. Then the week after surgery I lost 11 more. I had surgery on Feb 5th. I have actually gained back a couple of lbs becuase I am still not filled to the correct amount. I had a fill on March 16th at 4cc's but I was up all night getting sick so I went back on March 17th and got 2 ccs out. Then on April 14th I got another fill of 1 cc so I am at 3 now and I still don't have very much restriction. I just called today to reschedule my next fill to May 12th. That is the soonest they can get me in because I have to see Deperi or Webb because neither Welchel or Hagen could find my port. I really like Webb anyway because when he gives a fill I don't even feel the needle! I don't know how he does it! By the way I was very skeptical about going to Memorial for the surgery but I was very impressed with the whole thing I hope that helps

Julie

Congratulations on recently being banded. I was banded on April 8th. One week before you. How are you doing?