Hi

Just thought I'd start a random thread.... to see what has been GOOD and what has been...well... not so good!

UPS:

- losing almost 12 lbs in 7 days

- seeing a difference in my clothes

- hearing ppl say they can see a difference

- being able to go through this with my friend

- full support my husband

DOWNS:

- the frigging gas pains!

- the nausea

- the back/shoulder pain

- I miss my friend... food!

- lack of diversity in what I can have

What are your UPS and DOWNS?

Banded on 9/17 (dad's bday)

UP: lost 22 pounds since banded.:crying:

DOWN: Hungry :thumbup:

UP: Can fit my old "fat" clothes :smile2:

DOWN: Hate the idea that I spent money buying fatter than fat clothes :crying:

UP: People notice - attention :thumbup:

DOWN: People notice - too much attention!! (I'm shy)

UP: Family wedding in 2 weeks - I can wear one of my nicer outfits :smile:

DOWN: Still won't be allowed to have solid foods. I get to have soft mushies at the end of next week. Boo. :mad2:

Banded 9/23

UP:

:smile: have lost 16 lbs since surgery

:mad2: my face is thinning

:smile: my feet are shrinking

:smile: people commenting on how good I am looking

:smile: great family/friends support

DOWN:

:thumbup: GAS!!!!

:thumbup: my boobs are suddenly missing

:crying: Protein shakes, pudding, yogurt...so sick of sweet stuff

Port is kinda sore

:smile2: So ready to sleep in my bed instead of on the couch

:crying: Oh, did I mention GAS!!!!!!

Ups:

I did it!

Down 17 lbs since first consult.

Feeling better every day (although today I have had very sharp pains at the port site).

Looking forward to lowered blood pressure and continued weight loss.

Downs:

Horrible heartburn I NEVER had before.

Getting very sick of liquids.

Not being able to sleep on my sides yet without discomfort.

Banded 9/20 and haven't lost one pound since last Thursday and following post-op diet to a tee = HUGE frustration

Great thread... thanks! Banded 9/14/10

My Ups:

Losing 10 lbs since the pre op diet and surgery

Having a great support from my husband & riends

My wounds all healed and no pain anywhere

My double chin almost gone

Not vomiting once

Crossing my legs easily

Having a friend who had it done in January - my mentor!

Having only 8 days to my next diet stage... soft mashed food.

DOWNS

No post op follow-up call from my doc

No effective support groups

Not getting a feeling of being satisfied after eating

Wanting to nibble all the time and it's only 2 weeks 4 days post op!!!

Feeling sad when the family have a barbecue and I've got a tiny cup of pureed soup!

Having to wait 3 and half weeks for my 1st fill

Ups:

I did it!

Down 17 lbs since first consult.

Feeling better every day (although today I have had very sharp pains at the port site).

Looking forward to lowered blood pressure and continued weight loss.

Downs:

Horrible heartburn I NEVER had before.

Getting very sick of liquids.

Not being able to sleep on my sides yet without discomfort.

Banded 9/20 and haven't lost one pound since last Thursday and following post-op diet to a tee = HUGE frustration

Hi Amy.... just hang in there. I'm almost 3 weeks down the road and same happened to me in the first weeks. No loss and then BOOM 2 lbs drop and then no change (even went up the scale on some days!) and then WHOOSH down again. I'm on the pureed diet now and the weight loss isn't so dramatic but still going down a kilo (2.2lbs) a week. I haven't lost anything this week but am hanging in for my 'official weigh day on Tuesday. You can do it and it will come down as long as you're not cheating your band with sweet stuff like milkshakes and chocolate drinks. Keep reading the stories on this site as they are hugely encouraging. We're with you in your journey. Warm wishes Des