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?

I just found out that milk has protein. Lol

I just found out that milk has protein. Lol

LoL! Good for you! Certain veggies also do... not a lot, mind, but they do. Google 'Protein rich foods' and you'll get a very comprehensive list.

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Hi there I have lost 15 pounds since surgery and I'm not sure from before because I don't know what my exact weight was when I started my 2 week pre-op diet but I think it was a couple of pounds. I've lost a full pants size though!

I stalled for a few weeks after surgery but I think I'm in a good groove now. I lost 5.5 lbs last week and so far I've lost 3 lbs since last Friday. Today when I weighed without shoes I moved the bar to the 250 and not the 300 for the first time in I don't know how when. I'm barely below 300 but dammit I'm below! I feel really great about that. Still can't tell much weigh loss yet but the scale doesnt lie. Just had to share.

I've also updated my blog, It's more humorous than helpful thefatgirlthin.blogspot.com

I stalled for a few weeks after surgery but I think I'm in a good groove now. I lost 5.5 lbs last week and so far I've lost 3 lbs since last Friday. Today when I weighed without shoes I moved the bar to the 250 and not the 300 for the first time in I don't know how when. I'm barely below 300 but dammit I'm below! I feel really great about that. Still can't tell much weigh loss yet but the scale doesnt lie. Just had to share. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I've also updated my blog' date=' It's more humorous than helpful <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> thefatgirlthin.blogspot.com[/quote']

That's great!!! Congratulations on two-land! Keep up the good work!

Today I had a very bad morning and normally I would've gone to a restaurant and eaten some comfort food but instead I went to the gym. I have never felt so good! I also did 4km on the elliptical in 35 mins which is a new record for me!!

Today I had a very bad morning and normally I would've gone to a restaurant and eaten some comfort food but instead I went to the gym. I have never felt so good! I also did 4km on the elliptical in 35 mins which is a new record for me!!

Fabulous! Way to go girlfriend!

Just can't seem to break through this DAMN plateau...! Tried everything; excessive water, carb rotating, fasting, 'binging', exercise, rest, praying....

Just can't seem to break through this DAMN plateau...! Tried everything; excessive water' date=' carb rotating, fasting, 'binging', exercise, rest, praying....[/quote']

That's the pits!

That's the pits!

Tell me about it! Thank God for the band, else I would've given up round about now...!

So excited today I got my radio/pedometer and my official lapband id card. Felt like Christmas.

So excited today I got my radio/pedometer and my official lapband id card. Felt like Christmas.

I was banded on 10/24/12. Scarring is minimal now except for my bigger incision (still a little swollen) Not sure if thats my port or not' date=' but its in my upper stomach are a little under my bra... Good luck to every one my first fill is 11/27[/quote']

My 1st fill is da same day

went to the shops today and bought a 22 skinny jeans which is 2 sizes down since surgury woohoo

That is great!