Hey,

I was just banded on 4/16 and would love to have some more people who have been through this process for support. I am 28, Mom of a 3.5 year old, and married for almost 3 years. I am also on myfitnesspal if you want to add me. Thanks!

~Meaghan, BitofBoyer on myfitnesspal

Hi there, I am in the Portland area and have been banded since March 20th. I'm not too far ahead of you

Oh sweet! Hope you have recovered well. I am in Beaverton.

Yeah, I've been truly fortunate in that I was back to normal a couple days after surgery. Who did you go through? How has it been so far?

I went to Oregon Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Patterson. So far pretty well. I have a week left on the liquids stage. I am down another 10 lbs since surgery last Monday which is exciting My heaviest was 320 when I started this process last November, so I am glad to be back in the 200's now. I like your blog too! I had no idea about the effects on birth control.

great loss so far! I actually got banded at Legacy Weight management institute, which is the door down the hall from Dr. Patterson. I think we are probably on the same post-op as well. Liquids couldn't end fast enough for me

Hey again Steph,

I am also in beaverton & getting banded by dr patterson July 25th. Congrats on you success so far. I started at 307 And am down to 288 now. Did your surgery go smooth, I can't wait till it's over. Anticipation is driving me nuts lol..it's great to see some other local people on here to connect with

Hi Nikki!

My surgery actually went wonderfully! I showed up at Good Sam at 5:30am and was in surgery by 7am. I was definitely a little nervous, but my mom and fiance both came with me so they kept me busy and talking until I was given the beginning anesthesia meds, which made any worry go away

Surgery took around 45 minutes and I seem to recall waking up in recovery at almost 9am. I was then taken to the short stay wing and was able to get out of bed and walk around, as well as sip Water. I brought a small pillow pet with me to hold against my stomach if I was sore- it helped a lot!

I was discharged around 11:30am and went home to sleep. I slept a lot the first day because of anesthesia, but did get up and walk around whenever I woke up. I took my pain meds on schedule for the first three days and did not wait til I felt pain. The incisions ached and it was hard getting in/out of bed the first few days just because of the pulling.

I had a really good recovery with minimal down time. I cannot stress the importance of a small firm pillow to hold against your stomach when walking, getting up/down, riding in a car, or rolling over. It really was helpful!

I'm in Beaverton too! YAY@locals! We should all meet up. I could definitely use some friends offline that know what I'm talking about.

Also, I have a whole container of Body Fortress powder (chocolate) that I brought for pre-op, but I hated it. If anyone wants it, let me know. It's just collecting dust in my pantry. Haha

Awesome ladies, thanks so much for the helpful/detailed info. I am so down to get together, hangout, chat. My husband & I moved here almost two years ago. I would love to make some new lady friends here that would be fun.

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Same thing happened to me... Still have only found powders and pre-made that I tolerate but don't like.

I would love to meet up with Oregon people

Steph, I'll show you what powders I use when we get together. I LOVE them. i have a Protein shake every morning for Breakfast.

I'm gonna pm you guys my number if I figure out how to do that on my phone.

Awesome ladies' date=' thanks so much for the helpful/detailed info. I am so down to get together, hangout, chat. My husband & I moved here almost two years ago. I would love to make some new lady friends here that would be fun.[/quote']

Where are you from? I moved here 4 years ago from San Diego. My boyfriend is from Vegas. :-)

We moved almost 2 years ago from AZ, but I have also lived in LA. I try to pm you guys too my #. I really meant it would love to get together To me this is the best place I've lived yet.

We should have all get together for a coffee date somewhere.

I did receive your PM Staci, I will text you tonight so you have my number. I'd love to know what Protein you use. When I drink a shake, I use the costco premier nutrition chocolate or Atkins Caramel cafe and blend both with fruits for a smoothie. I tried Jay Robb protein and love the orange dreamsicle but found the others to have a weird aftertaste- I don't know if I got bad batches, but maybe I should try them again?