My origanal surgery date was 8/24 but as an unemployed teacher I was offered a job 5 days before and accepted although bitter sweet. My new surgery date is 12/21 and I wish it was sooner but atleast I will have 14 days over Christmas Break to rest and heal. I am still nervous and having so much time to wait yet again I read some of the horror stories people post and get second thoughts. However I know I will be a happier and healthier me in the long run. Anyone else in the same boat? Having the support system of others has really helped me through.

Hi all,

I have been reading all your posts and wanted to thank you all for the positivity, good ideas, etc. I was banded ths morning at 11:30 and am super sore. Had lots of pain & nausea immediately post-op, but my anesthesiologist was terrific and dosed me up with lots of goodies! So I am still sore & loving my nasty tasting liquid lortab, but no more nausea, and have been able to drink, drink, drink. I am hoping that each day will get better and better for myself and all my fellow Dec. Bandsters!!

Happy holidays!

Karen

Mom23 sorry to hear that you are not doing so good, hope it gets better. I'm glad mine went good because I only took one day off work. I was so scared that would not be enough but this is day 2 and I feel normal no pain no gas. So back to work for me tomorrow. Good luck with you band.

How is everyone doing. I was banded 12/23 and I'm down 45 lbs ))

How is everyone doing. I was banded 12/23 and I'm down 45 lbs ))

Congrats, I am right there with you, about 45lbs. Been kind of slowing down over the last couple weeks though. I still feel like it was a great choice.

Today is my 4 month Bandiversary and I am thrilled!!! The scales sometimes is a b*tch to me lol but when I step back and look at the whole picture I am extremely happy. My BMI when I started this journey was 46.1 and today its 37.6. I am 2 lbs away from a 50lbs weight loss. I am hoping I have finally arrive at "green". Here is some pics I took. I am actually lighter now than the pic but still I couldn't be happier

Today is my 4 month Bandiversary and I am thrilled!!! The scales sometimes is a b*tch to me lol but when I step back and look at the whole picture I am extremely happy. My BMI when I started this journey was 46.1 and today its 37.6. I am 2 lbs away from a 50lbs weight loss. I am hoping I have finally arrive at "green". Here is some pics I took. I am actually lighter now than the pic but still I couldn't be happier

wow girl, you look amazing....how many dress sizes did you drop?

I was banded 12/30/11 and to date am down 37 pounds. I had my first fill last week.

wow girl, you look amazing....how many dress sizes did you drop?

Thanks!!!! Not many my shirts were 3x now I am 1x or XL and my pants were an 18 and now depends on the pants but 14 and 16's. I still have a lot to go but I am hoping to be at goal in a year.

Hey peeps!

I haven't been around much because I've been busy being active! WOOHOO!

I have lost 50lbs since banding. I completed my first 5K in 40 minutes 39 seconds. I'm so loving life!

How's everyone else 4 months later?

I was banded 12/22, and I WISH that I could say I'm doing as good as you guys! I have only lost 8lbs since surgery. I just had my 3rf fill 2 weeks ago, I can feel restriction, I'm doing great on my eating, but the weight just wont come off. Its disappointing, but I guess I'm going to end up being one of the 'slow losers' out here with the band. I was sure hoping to see at least 30 lbs by now, but I guess that wasnt meant to be

Have you started adding regular exercise? I only ask because I work out at least 5 days a week and that's the ONLY way I got here. I just know I wouldn't be seeing anything close to 50lbs if I weren't exercising as well.

Here is my picture. Everyone is doing great.

Hi guys just posting an update. I was banded 12-20-11 and am down over 50 lbs. Keep the updates coming I like seeing how everyone is doing.

Hey, I am 4 months + post op and down 30 pounds. Over the last few weeks its been a little slow. I have heard once you surpass 1/2 of your body fat it's a little more difficult to loose. But I have done it with very little to no exericise. Going in for another fill this Thursday!!

Down over 60lbs since my last weigh in before starting the pre-op diet. I look back and don't think I could have imagined getting to this point. The worst part of all this is trying to keep my wardrobe together...for all the good reasons.

Anyone just getting started in this adventure good luck. Don't be too discouraged by what you see on these forums about problems people are having. Just remember people like me that are not having issues don't really feel a need to come here and post. Understanding the process and how the band works is the most important thing. Any questions I had from reading here I wrote down and had them clarified by my doctor, which really helped.

I would like to loose another 50lbs, and the way things are going I think it is a obtainable goal.