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Hi Kerry,

Just wondering how your weightloss is going? Mine stopped about a week ago! I've upped my calories to 8-900 per day and it's still not moving. It's just not logical is it?

I'm able to eat everything now and have never pb'd.....have you? I am really careful though.

I'm having my fill on the 24th but I can't see that helping as I'm not overeating!

Speak soon,

love,

Baffled of Lancing!!

Hi Susan, how are you doing? I haven't lost any more weight in the past week and I'm really peed off about it. I'm having about 8-900 calories now so logically I SHOULD be losing it shouldn't I?

I should just not weigh myself really but I always do!

What's happening with your weight?

I lost 12lbs in the first 10 days, then it took 5 more days to lose another pound, then nothing! I don't think anything will change when I have my fill on the 24th as I'm not overeating at all. I can eat anything now, including bread, which is great! I'm really careful though as I'm not all that hungry.

Speak soon, Sue x

thats okay everything went well. this thursday april 8th will be three weeks and ill be able to eat real food again still on my puree diet. doing very well done 22 pounds since surgery altogether down 44 pounds what a differnece in my legs and so fourth. im so glad i did this never feel sick or anything they say we could have. well keep in touch and good luck with your wait stay strong it will come fast.

lost 14 pounds since surgery its two weeks this thursday i can say doc told me i can go back to gym. i love the band dont even feel like its there. lol well have a good easter.

Hey lady! I'm just counting down the weeks until my surgery. Thankfully I will be spending 2 weeks in Cali two weeks before my surgery so it should fly by fast. How's the insurance approval coming along?

Hey!! It will probably be another week or so before you feel "right". I felt the sensation of fullness quickly for the first couple of weeks. Now, however, I feel absolutely NO restriction. At this point, it's pure self control. I'm away at a conference this week, so things have gotten quite difficult. I'm just trying to stick to eating protein first. I did have an apple martini though. Yummy. That's so wrong! I've been released to a regular diet now. I'm finding that there in nothing on my typical menu that is intolerable. My doc says this may change after my fill which is scheduled for June 16th. I don't think you're doing anything wrong. My understanding is that this is the roughest period because you aren't filled. Keep up the good work and stay motivated. This time next year girl...you'll be lethal. That's my plan, and I'm sticking to it! :-)

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!