Hello ...very excited to start this journey.. ok here's the basics. Starting weight 228 and 5'2". I need knee replacement at age 50...trying to get some years out of my knee before I have to get a replacement and in the last couple years been diagnosed with hbp asthma thyroid disease sleep apnea....sound familiar? I had to cut back at work to three days a week...my knees just couldn't do it. I have only told immediate family about my procedure....I just don't want everyone to be "weighing me". So had my surgery on the 16th stayed out of work with a "stomach thing" and returned to work a week later. I have a semi desk job...was just extremely tired and tummy sore but I made it thru. Cant wait until official weighing next Tuesday. About to get over liquid diet...overall surgery recoop not to bad...gas pains in chest and shoulder and sore tummy but me and lortab (for first 4 days) have made it thru. Day 11 post op and feeling good!

Sounds like you are on track on your journey. Congratulations and best wishes.

I was banded on the 15th and today has been so great.. I had scrambled eggs and grits for breakfast.. drank some v8 before breakfast.. then I have cleaned house, washed my car and enjoyed the beautfiful sunny Fla. weather today...just ate my lunch of re=fried beans with pepper cheese melted ... ohh so good. however, when Mr. Band tells me to stop eating I am paying attention.. it doesn't take much and then you get the burp... however I feel good, not deprived.. I know after all of this I will be a much healthier happier person...