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Had my EGD today and got to see where my surgery will take place. Staff seemed very nice ... 3 weeks and I will be banded.

Hey, just got your message. Congrats on your future banding. Yes, I had the Plication too and not sorry I did. I have had incredable weight loss - 41 pounds in 1 month + 2 days. I did have a bit longer recovery - 1 week instead of a few days. But feel great, walking 2-3 miles per day and enjoying this - so far. 1st fill was today - Liquid diet again for 3 days - Boo ! Stay in Tounch.

Thanks, Joan! It's slow going these days but hopefully I can get there in the next week or so...

I try to maintain a balance in my diet but it's hard for me to keep anything down . I know that sounds crazy ... I had a fill not too long ago maybe 3 months and water and everything went fine.. it seems like it depends on the day and if my band wants to cooperate . That is frustrating when you can't eat or lose. i started a liquid diet this week we shall see. Already seeing results

Day 5 doing pretty good. Wish someone could share what and how they ate on the 2 week Pre opp diet?

For some reason I seem to be holding fluid more and wondering if anyone knows if the protein shakes can cause any of this?

I was told absolutely no alcohol until 6 weeks post op, if you can believe it :-( might have t o cheat a little on that one. LOL

Hi NYBandster. I just had my banding done on july 26 by Dr. Gibbs. Her care was superb. I had to stay beyond discharge due to a bad esophagitis. The banding went well. I am on medication for the esophagitis. Still on clears. I had an upper Gi plus a scoping. Dr. Gibbs wanted to know why I was having discomfort upon taking fluids. I am home. Down 13 pounds this week.

Thanks!! I don't get on here as often as some, but usually it keeps me from eating! ha...And there aren't a ton of new things posted so I try to make it around every few weeks. Aren't you on myfitnesspal?

Thanks for the compliment! I joined a gym and do the weight machines first, targeting my problems areas...arms, abs, inner thighs and back. Then I do 45 mins of cardio on the elliptical and then swim for an hour. I do this 3-4 times a week. If I can't make it to the gym, I'll work out at home with Jillian Michaels, we have a love/hate relationship, lol

hey so im not sure y om on liquid for so long with his team they have a set plan for every1 after the surgery its liquids for 2 weeks then pureed for 2 weeks then progression to soft foods

hey girl! I havent really been on much either. I had my 3rd fill a few days ago which puts me at about 5 cc's. I am down 35.5 lbs but stuggled the past few weeks before my last fill cuz i didnt have much restriction. I feel tighter now and im hoping for a big loss the next time i go to the doc. Congrats to you, your doing awesome!

One week left with my Ty!

after 3 week of been tooo tight i went to the Dr on Tuesday i has lost 10 lb i'm now down to 148 i never never wants to be that tight again

after 3 week of been tooo tight i sent to the Dr on Tuesday i has lost 10 lb i'm now down to 148 i never never wants to be that tight again

Losing weight and feeling great... 1st adjustment next week.

Ever feel set in your ways and afraid of doing something new? Well, get over it. I just spent a weeks salary on walking shoes and then came home and ate eggplant lasagna. WTF!

Jiminy Crickets!!! Next week I will be a Banded Woman!!! Its flown by and now... Its here!!! Gosh!!! I need to buy my liquids!!!!

Ok just now today it hit me, im ready to eat but im on liquids for another week. This sucks!!!

Tomorrow will be day 14 post op! Feeling great..started walking and exercising this week and it's feeling pretty good to get that workout burn again! Tomorrow will be my 2wk post op appt. I'll have to weigh in a day early, but that's not too bad. Overall things are going well and I'm loving this process!! =D

I am 4 weeks post op. I really didnt realize how fast the weight was going to come off.However,when I look in the mirror I don't see it. I see it in my clothes, but that's it. Has anyone else had this probably? Is this normal?

I am 4 weeks post op. I really didnt realize how fast the weight was going to come off.However,when I look in the mirror I don't see it. I see it in my clothes, but that's it. Has anyone else had this probably? Is this normal?

How are you doing?? Getting ready? I was supposed to go for a fill tonight and they cancelled...waiting for next week. Hope all is well Cara

I understand. The waiting is a torture. I am waiting to. I have an appt. with my surgeon 9/7/11. It took 3 weeks to get that. My insurance already approved it but I have 6 months of jumping thru their hoops. I am just ready to get the ball rolling. Good luck.

ok sorry about that i was on something different before.... Iam in day 5 post -op and was feeling terrible but got through today and feeling a bit better...is there anyone else out there who can tell me how they got through the first few weeks, i feel so hungry all the time and am working with all i got but it still is hard to feel full...and then stay in a good mind frame any suggestions

hi all, just joined, haven't had anything done yet. just talked to the dr. last week. when losing a lot of weight, does your skin sag in the face and neck area?