I had surgery on june 6th, and am recovering like a rock star...I feel so lucky my surgery went well, and even more so my insurance covered it. Because the hospital I work at does the surgeries, my out of pocket will be very little. As of this morning am down 20 pounds, mostly due to the wonderful pre op diet! Thanks to Dr. Bright and his wonderful staff for making this happen for me!

I had surgery on june 6th, and am recovering like a rock star...I feel so lucky my surgery went well, and even more so my insurance covered it. Because the hospital I work at does the surgeries, my out of pocket will be very little. As of this morning am down 20 pounds, mostly due to the wonderful pre op diet. Thanks to Dr. Bright and his wonderful staff for making this happen for me!

Way to go Kat!!! I too had surgery on the 6th and feel the same way. I am down 17 pounds as of today and while I still have a long way to go I choose to believe this is a sign of all the good things to come. I am prepared for whatever is ahead but I am choosing to look to the positive side of things. I won't wish you good luck I will wish you HAPPY LOOSING Keep up the great work.

Shelia

I'm a fellow June 6th-er. I have suffered from the dreaded shoulder/neck gas pains even with all my walking. I still feel like a "patient" and not really myself yet. Hopefullly that changes soon!

June 6th for me to! Congrats to all of us for taking this step to becomming healthier.

Thanks for all the responses! Feeling good today...gas x strips have been my friend.

Katie

Thanks for all the responses! Feeling good today...gas x strips have been my friend.

Katie

Congrats Katie I too was banded on June 6th. I have been lucky I have not needed gas x but I have had the dreaded gas also lucky that from day 1 I have been able to burp and on day 2 as my 3 year old son would say "toot" that has made a lot difference. How are you doing with everything else?

Shelia

It's so good to read about others who are doing so well! I got banded on the 8th and I'm doing fantastic. I'm really surprised at how well it's going. Congratulations on your progress!! I loved reading this thread.