Hi everyone, I'm starting this because we are mid way through the month so I'm guessing about half of us have had the procedure done. The October Bandsters thread has been really great with all the positive comments, suggestions and support. It would be great to keep that community going.

I'm two days post surgery. My pain meds are working fine. The surgery was easier than I expected and I hope the recovery keeps going as well.

How is everyone?

It does help, I am surprised but so thankful.

I have found that a cup of Swanson's vegetable broth really helps a lot! Especially at bed time when I am hungry. I have a cup of that and it helps me sleep. Who would ever believe that I would think vegetable broth is good! LOL

HELP EPIC STUCK AND IT WANT GO AWAY what do i do ???

HELP EPIC STUCK AND IT WANT GO AWAY what do i do ???

In my surgeons words, it can only do one of two things. Either you force it through by drinking or else you pb it up. Also, try moving your left arm up and down in sort of a "chicken dance" kind of movement. Sounds and looks weird, but it helps. Walk around too. Good luck. If you cannot get it to go through, call your doctor. They may have to empty your band to let it pass.

oh god i hope i dont have to call me doc, i start my new job at 7am and its already 10pm here

oh god i hope i dont have to call me doc' date=' i start my new job at 7am and its already 10pm here[/quote']

Keep walking...don't panic, it only makes it worse.slow, steady breathing.

I read sip pineapple juice..

Pineapple juice helps because of the enzymes in pineapple and the acid of course.

Walking around while moving arms and staying calm helps.

thank you sooo much every one !!!! i ended going to sleep and thankfully it was gone this morning thank you all for your suggestions ,

Day 40 since Pre op diet. Down 32 lbs and 21.5 inches in chest hips and waist.

Gee Jlynn217, you are going like a Boeing! Well done girlfriend, keep it up!!! My surgery was two and a half weeks ago, and I have lost only 20 lbs! What's your secret?

Had my first post-op fill this morning - had 3ccs in at surgery and now another 2ccs. Needle hurt but I'm so happy to hopefully not be starving every 2 hours anymore!

Day 40 since Pre op diet. Down 32 lbs and 21.5 inches in chest hips and waist.

Great job. You can really tell your weight loss on your face. Keep up the hard work.

I am two weeks post op and the scale has stopped moving:( I am only eating 900 calories a day and I just started walking again on the treadmill a couple of days ago. Did anyone else stop losing and then have it start again. It is discouraging when I feel like I am trying so hard and not seeing the payoff. I am still down 22 pounds which is great but ready to see more:)

I am two weeks post op and the scale has stopped moving:( I am only eating 900 calories a day and I just started walking again on the treadmill a couple of days ago. Did anyone else stop losing and then have it start again. It is discouraging when I feel like I am trying so hard and not seeing the payoff. I am still down 22 pounds which is great but ready to see more:)

I stalled at weeks 2 1/2 -4. I even gained a few pounds. Then the weight loss picked up and ive been losing a few pounds a week---I lost 5.5 lbs last week. I've really been getting into a groove with the band and watching my quantities. Feel really good. Still cant notice any weight loss yet First fill 11/28

I am two weeks post op and the scale has stopped moving:( I am only eating 900 calories a day and I just started walking again on the treadmill a couple of days ago. Did anyone else stop losing and then have it start again. It is discouraging when I feel like I am trying so hard and not seeing the payoff. I am still down 22 pounds which is great but ready to see more:)

there is a great thread on carb cycling here by a woman whose status updates I follow (she's lost well over 100 lbs now). She said her scale stuck for weeks and she started this and cannot believe how well it has worked. Basically it is alternating days of carbs and no carbs but apparently it kicks your system into gear. I'm starting it this week!