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?

Nurse, Missbritt, and Maden.. Go get your fills! They will help you so much. I had surgery on Oct 22nd and Had my 3rd fill on Jan 6th.. I made an appt for the next one at the dr's office to make sure I go in and get them. I didn't feel restriction till my 3rd and now I feel great!! Madein, I hear you with the 5lb yo yo I was going through the same thing.. get your fills ladies, no need to feel hunger! I have 6cc now in my 14band.

I eat about 1000cals a day, my Surgeon said to stay between 900-1200. Getting back into the swing of things and feeling good again.. Now to stay on the straight road We Are worth it!

Banded October 29th down 44lbs

I was banded on oct 3 rd and have lost a total of 42 pounds

Yay...I'm super excited..everyone is doing so great!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

hey guys im have a loose skin issue,, since ive lost so much weight so fast im all loose and wobbly :/ any advice ??

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See a personal trainer to start with the toning. They can assess tou better than we can.

I'm doing metabolical performance training and its working for me.

See a personal trainer to start with the toning. They can assess tou better than we can.

I'm doing metabolical performance training and its working for me.

how soon did you start minimi?

how soon did you start minimi?

2 1/2 months out. And I love it!

Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.

Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.

Yes! I've been taking Biotin (I've read that it helps) for a couple months, but it doesn't seem to be doing much, perhaps I need to up the dosage.

Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.

Ive lost half of my hair. Thank god i had thick hair before i started. I take biotien everyday and make sure i eat my protien

Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.

Me too! I'm scared!

I can't say I've lost much hair! No more than usual.

I'm also losing massive amounts of hair. Wish the weight would come off as fast! Luckily I had very thick hair to begin with. I do believe that it will grow back again once all the weight has come off...?

I was banded on October 12, 2012 and have lost 35 pounds so far. I have only had 2 band fills with a total of 3cc in my band. My mother was banded several years ago. While I haven't experienced any hair loss. She did, but her hair is growing back thicker now than ever. She takes Bariatrics vitamins and biotin. I'm glad to have found all you fellow October 2012 bandsters!