I hope its ok that I started this thread over on the post-op side! Just wanted to check in to see how those who have been banded are doing?

Im 5 days post op and Im HUNGRY. This all liquid business is really getting annoying. I think Im dehydrated too but Im going in to see my doctor today just to make sure everything is ok. I was feeling nauseous and still running a low grade fever. I talked with the doc last night and she said she didn't seem too worried about it but wanted me to come in today just to followup. Im going to ask her about starting some applesauce, pudding or thinned out cream of wheat. I need something more solid in my stomach.

To top everything else off- Im having female issues and bathroom issues. I started my period a week early 3 days before surgery even though Im on the pill and technically not supposed to start until this week. And I have a yeast infection from the antibiotics I got in the hospital. And then with nothing but liquids coming out I have a hemorrhoid. SHOOT ME NOW.

And the worst was last night when I was taking care of some lady business and was trying to be real gentle with my insicions so I didnt stretch too much and hurt them- well I got the MOTHER of all cramps in my lower abdomen (down below my belly button) that would not go away. I was in EXCRUCIATING pain and it hurt so bad that I really thought I was going to black out from the pain. After what seemed like 10 years (but really only 30 secs) things started getting better. But I called my husband upstairs and had him lay down iwth me just to make sure I wasnt going to pass out.

Anyways, after last night Im glad Im going in to see the doctor. I think I need to get some gatorade to drink because im probably dehydrated but just want to check with her to make sure its ok. And hopeing she will clear me to eat a little something. Im tired of feeling so weak and tired all the time.

Went for a check with my surgeon yesterday and came away feeling pretty good. He said that on average people loose 35% of their excess weight in the first 12 months and at 11 months i have lost 50% so i am exceeding their expectations. He compared what i lost to a sack and a half of potatoes. So at this point i was feeling fairly proud of what i have achieved but then he had to go and spoil it by telling me now you just have to loose one more sack of potatoes. (20kg sack) That bought me back to reality.

But really, overall it made me feel good because i feel my weight loss is so slow but i am obviously doing OK if i am futhur down the track than expected.

Hope everyone else are doing well also.

Had my 6 week post-op check up from my other surgery, and she gave me the green light to start working out again. I have to take it slow and easy and stop if I feel any pain at all. This has been the longest 3 months of my life. Starting tomorrow, I'm going to start working out again. I'm hoping it helps me mentally because right now I feel like a fat blob. Nothing like having to be pretty much a couch potato for 6 weeks thanks to complications.

My fill finally has calmed down. Everything was getting stuck, but I didn't want to get an unfill unless it was necessary. Thankfully, I believe I'm okay now, and the swelling finally went away. I just took it easy with liquids and mushies for a bit.

Monica I have that problem every time I get a fill now. It takes me 7-10 days before all my swelling subsides and I can eat normally again.

I'm almost at my goal weight. I won't make it by my 1 year band anniversary but I will make it:)

I have an appt in a few weeks for a tummy tuck consult. I'm scared, nervous and excited all at the same time.

Monica I have that problem every time I get a fill now. It takes me 7-10 days before all my swelling subsides and I can eat normally again.

I'm almost at my goal weight. I won't make it by my 1 year band anniversary but I will make it:)

I have an appt in a few weeks for a tummy tuck consult. I'm scared, nervous and excited all at the same time.

What does a tummy tuck averagely cost now a days? have you researched it at all?

The average is $5500 depending on what you want. A mini tuck is only $4500 but they don't take off as much skin that way.

The average is $5500 depending on what you want. A mini tuck is only $4500 but they don't take off as much skin that way.

Thanks amanda. Are you definately going with one?

While I have never accepted cutting out everything bad from my diet, I have certainly fallen off the "Reasonable Wagon"! :rolleyes2: I did the biggest no-no by not journaling what I eat and not exercising much. Add those two big puzzle pieces to family illness and my own depression, and I have the issue of feeling as though I am starting all over.

So...to jump-start my way back to better habits, while not totally denying myself, I am going to go back to Protein shakes and lean meats. I have to start watching my sugar intake as well as emoty carbs in general! It is going to be boring for a while, but it will serve as a good reality check.

I refuse to beat myself up because that will just make issues worse. I haven't gained any weight...just REALLY slowed it down. I am going to have to visit here more often to keep me grounded!!!

Good luck to everyone who is starting again with me!!! I am ready to do this again!

Kelley

Someone please motivate me!! My scale hasn't moved in 2 months and I have another 30lbs to lose. I am not exercising and I'm losing my energy level big time. I can't seem to kick my butt to get moving again.

Any words of advice? 30lbs is all I need to get myself to where I want to be and that was my goal when I started this journey at 208lbs.

Someone please motivate me!! My scale hasn't moved in 2 months and I have another 30lbs to lose. I am not exercising and I'm losing my energy level big time. I can't seem to kick my butt to get moving again.

Any words of advice? 30lbs is all I need to get myself to where I want to be and that was my goal when I started this journey at 208lbs.

Well girl I am the same way.....but you really have to be patient at this point of the game....it will get harder and harder unless you step the game up! Are you feeling me? I know I need a fill, but I can do bunches by eating right and exercising, I have been on a platue for months, but my size has gone from an 18 to a 14 so something is going on! Come on we have come this far we will conquer! Just keep doing what you are doing and i think it will work....good luck my friend!

I broke down and finally bought an exercise bike. I found it on Craigslist, and I can't wait to hop on that thing tomorrow and give it a whirl. 4 months of not being able to work out has caused a huge stall in my weight loss. Hoping I'm able to work out on this. Otherwise I don't know what I'm going to do.

I haven't lost any weight in the past 2 months either. I am having my gallbladder removed tomorrow... I am going to take the opportunity to go back to protein shakes for a while to jump start again. Hopefully. The last fill I got was too much and I had to go back and get it removed... I was doing so well now I am starting to feel like a complete idiot for not sticking to everything the way I am supposed to..

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I had mine removed on April 20.

actually worked out today for the first time since April 19. I was just so happy to be able to. I can tell that I haven't worked out in a while. I'm going to have to work back up to where I was at, and I'm hoping to be able to start walking and running again by the end of the month.

actually worked out today for the first time since April 19. I was just so happy to be able to. I can tell that I haven't worked out in a while. I'm going to have to work back up to where I was at, and I'm hoping to be able to start walking and running again by the end of the month.

OK folks !!! its friday Check in!

How are you all doing? Im finally at 60 lbs lost!! what a killer . This is sooo hard.

Jennifer

OK folks !!! its friday Check in!

How are you all doing? Im finally at 60 lbs lost!! what a killer . This is sooo hard.

Jennifer

You know the frustrating part of this all....at 30 bmi im still obese...and i look good now!!! what the hell!