I finally got my insurance approval only to find out that my surgeon's hospital doesn't have availability until March! So now I'm scheduled for my band on March 6, 2013.

I've been doing a pre-op diet of 2 shakes and one small meal per day since Jan 2. So far only a couple mis-steps but I'm really looking forward to having the band as a tool to help me out. And I look forward to chatting with other March Bandsters!

The scale moved!! The scale moved!! Hmmm....once again reaffirms that I need to only WEIGH ONCE A WEEK...which is impossible for me to do but still. Had I just weighed today instead of every day this week multiple times I wouldn't have gotten so frustrated.

Hand in there everyone...good things are coming your way!

Anyone else here on MyFitnessPal and want to be friends? Did I ask you this already?

I'm rcwilson02....add me or I can add you =)

Anyone else here on MyFitnessPal and want to be friends? Did I ask you this already?

I'm rcwilson02....add me or I can add you =)

Anyone who wants to can add me, I am aeromech on MFP also. Thanks

The scale moved!! The scale moved!! Hmmm....once again reaffirms that I need to only WEIGH ONCE A WEEK...which is impossible for me to do but still. Had I just weighed today instead of every day this week multiple times I wouldn't have gotten so frustrated.

Hand in there everyone...good things are coming your way!

I hope my scale moves too! Thanks for reporting back

The scale moved!! The scale moved!! Hmmm....once again reaffirms that I need to only WEIGH ONCE A WEEK...which is impossible for me to do but still. Had I just weighed today instead of every day this week multiple times I wouldn't have gotten so frustrated.

Hand in there everyone...good things are coming your way!

My scale moved and then I went out of town for the weekend and went to family for Easter yesterday and the scale moved the wrong way. I was so good and didnt even touch the desserts or items that I wasnt supposed to have. This is so not fair. I have my fill on Wednesday so we will see what happends then. I am ready to start seeing a change.

Hi Everyone Banded on March 21st and starting to feel a lot better. I'm starting the mushies stage, finally ditching the soup broth! Any good ideas/recipes for this stage?

Also, one other question. When does this port pain subside a bit? I have post-op in about two weeks and a little scared that if it is still this tender, how can I get a fill?

Hi Everyone Banded on March 21st and starting to feel a lot better. I'm starting the mushies stage' date=' finally ditching the soup broth! Any good ideas/recipes for this stage?

Also, one other question. When does this port pain subside a bit? I have post-op in about two weeks and a little scared that if it is still this tender, how can I get a fill?[/quote']

I'm 3 weeks post op and still have sharp.port pain. I guess because I have a toddler and am constantly picking him up and carrying him around! I think with rest &no heavy lifting it would heal faster.

During the mushy stage I loved avocado with a drizzle of olive oil, grits with a little low fat cheese, home made fruit purees mixed with Greek yogurt....

I'm 3 weeks post op and still have sharp.port pain. I guess because I have a toddler and am constantly picking him up and carrying him around! I think with rest &no heavy lifting it would heal faster.

During the mushy stage I loved avocado with a drizzle of olive oil' date=' grits with a little low fat cheese, home made fruit purees mixed with Greek yogurt....[/quote']

I will be 3 weeks on Wednesday. The port pain is just now starting to go away for me! I am walking 4 miles a day and really haven't felt much pain at all for the past two or three days! A good place for recipes is www.theworldaccordingtoegghead.com. If you can't find it that way google "the world according to egg head". She has some good things there. Or maybe it's egg face. Try both and good luck to you!

I will be 3 weeks on Wednesday. The port pain is just now starting to go away for me! I am walking 4 miles a day and really haven't felt much pain at all for the past two or three days! A good place for recipes is www.theworldaccordingtoegghead.com. If you can't find it that way google "the world according to egg head". She has some good things there. Or maybe it's egg face. Try both and good luck to you!

Thank you so much or the info on egg face so many great recipes!!!!

Thank you so much or the info on egg face so many great recipes!!!!

Your very welcome!

Hey March bandsters, how are you doing? We should all be post-op now, yay! After 3 weeks of the scale not budging, it finally did for me, so patience apparently is rewarded eventually. Hope you're all doing well!

Banded 3-28-13...so far I've lost 16 lbs and 6 inches! I'm pretty stoked about what I've lost so far. Not feeling any restrictions so I'm really thinking before I eat and using that will power as much as possible. Will get a fill May 8th.

Just thought I would give an update. I was banded 3-19.. Have lost 26lbs to date, I feel incredible so much more energy! I walked a 5k yesterday I am happy to report my incisions are healed and I no longer have any port pain! Just challenging myself to be better everyday! Ready for a fill...April 29th!

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 3/21/13 and am feeling great also! My port pain is finally gone too! I had my first fill last Thursday, and still really don't feel any restriction. I know they say it sometimes takes a few times to hit the "green zone" but I thought I'd feel a little something. Anyways, I'm learning to make better food choices and incorporating exercise now. Looking forward to more weight loss and a healthy life!

Glad to hear everyone is doing well! I was banded march 9th, I have lost 19lbs. I think I would have lost more but the last 3weeks I have felt less and less restriction, so I know I'm ready for my first fill on April 24th!!!!! Keep in touch guys!!!