We did it!!!

December 2012 was our time … jumping from pre-op to post-op …

here's to the new friends we've made and to the continued success we'll share in 2013!

Let's keep in touch, share our journeys, swap some recipes, and high-5 our pics as they leap from before to afters!

Anyone else out there suffering from port pain? Ok maybe it is pain persay...I sit at desk at school all day and I find the muscles near my port sore by the end of the day.

Try to make sure you are sitting up straight. I sit at a desk all day too and if I slouch I get a little discomfort around my port. If I sit up straight it doesn't bother me one bit. Not sure if that would help?

My nutritionist told me that because of the surgery I should be taking twice the recommended vitamin dose. So if the bottle says two a day, I should take 4. Anyone else hear that?

My nutritionist told me that because of the surgery I should be taking twice the recommended vitamin dose. So if the bottle says two a day' date=' I should take 4. Anyone else hear that?[/quote']

Did she say why? I have not heard that, but again each dr and staff are different.

Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

Hey guys

I was banded on the 8th December 2012 and haven't lost anything in 3 weeks ;(

Started my journey at 16 stone 6 lb and now weigh in at 14 stone 9 lb but I'm at a total stand still ... Hope you guys are going much better xx

I had my first fill yesterday. I must say it was quite uncomfortable for me. Perhaps next time will be different, if not, well as some say, no pain, no gain (or loss as in my case). I have to do liquids for 2 days, mushies for 1, then back to regular food. She did say I was more than on track regarding my weight loss. I was disappointed though when she said their plan had me hitting goal in 2 years and their goal was a higher weight than mine. However since my history with losing a large amount of weight in a short time was filled with serious complications, this is a lesson in patience for me. It's also one of the reasons why I chose the band/supervised weight loss.

My journey began in Oct. 2012 (banded Dec. 19th). Since then I have last 40 pounds. I will celebrate after this next ten pounds because not only will I be at 50 pounds loss but I will be out of the 300s. I am motivating myself to see that goal like never before. Six months ago I would have said it was a lost cause. But now I am more thrilled than ever. I changed my picture today to this pic I found on Bandster's blog. CHANGE! I can see it happening now. I am excited not only for me but for all of us. WE can do this!

Congratulations on you success!

I have been fluctuating with these same three pounds for a couple of weeks. I am ready to see the scale move too. I should get my first fill on 2/5 (six weeks out) but I am seeing that the first one is not too much help. It still amazes me how every doctor/ experience is different amongst us.

I feel the same as you I keep going up and down the same 2 pounds! It's so frustrating! My first fill is 2/8 I'm hoping that helps me lose...

ummm my hair is falling out...and although I do have plenty of it' date=' I am not happy! Hoping for a fill on monday and more info on calorie intake, expected weight loss per week etc....you guys are doing great, all of you that are waiting for your first fill, you can do it! You are doing this for you, we all ate plenty of the wrong stuff before[/quote']

Try biotin I am taking it everyday and my hair stopped falling out. Even the normal amount that would fall out before the surgery has stopped!

Hi everyone... I dont know how to add people on my fitness pal nd i cant even figure out how to use that app from my phone... My username is SadiRulz so do add me up...

OK. So I KNOW alcohol is an empty calorie intake... but I have drank some wine from time to time since new years (banded on 12/3) an the last 2 times I've drank a certain amount I've had excruciating pain in my upper abdominal area for like 5-10 minutes. What is that all about?!

I feel the same as you I keep going up and down the same 2 pounds! It's so frustrating! My first fill is 2/8 I'm hoping that helps me lose...

Me too... Those dang 2 pounds. Everyday it goes back and forth. I just keep plugging away, hoping next time I step on the scale, they'll be gone!!

Hi all! Banded 12/21, had my first fill this past Monday. It didn't hurt at all. A minor pinch. Nothing like some of the horror stories I've read. I have 3cc in. Still no real restriction. Doc wants to be careful and take it slow. I'm good with that. 38lbs down so far. Feeling great!

Hi all! Banded 12/21, had my first fill this past Monday. It didn't hurt at all. A minor pinch. Nothing like some of the horror stories I've read. I have 3cc in. Still no real restriction. Doc wants to be careful and take it slow. I'm good with that. 38lbs down so far. Feeling great!

yep me too. i had my first fill on monday. i'm glad, but i only got 1cc. i guess a little is alright for beginners. but i'll get more next month. my fill didn't hurt, it just bled. i am down 21. that was pleasing to find out. i forgot to ask about exercising more. all i've been doing is walking. and yes not much restriction. my doctor had me sip some water to make sure it didn't get stuck.

errikadb how many calories are you eating a day? You are doing awesome! I saw my doctor and she asked me what I wanted, or needed and I told her that I don't feel any restriction so she gave me 2cc and said I can come back in two weeks for another 2cc. I told her I was walking up hills for 1 hour and alternating riding my bike for 2 hours and she said I need to do more strength training. I need to incorporate that into my schedule too. Trying to focus on the protein and water..that in itself is a big job. I'm glad all the December bandsters are starting to report in on how they're doing. I just got over that terrible flu and I'm glad I didn't have any restriction because the doctor gave me three different pills to take and I don't think I would of been able to take them if I was restricted.