Hi everyone! I'm 24 years old and just had my surgery on Tuesday. I have a lot of questions, but little support in my area. It would be great to have a buddy to talk to that's my age. So far things are going well. I've lost 9 lbs since Tuesday. Is that safe? I was told 3lbs a week was normal. I don't want to over do it or get sick.

I am not your age, but welcome to the forum. We're all here to support you. You have a question, just ask.

You will find inspiration, knowledge and support here.

Best wishes on your journey

Hi I'm new as well I'm 25 years old and got my surgery done late Monday 1/28/13 same here I lost 10lbs ! And I'm wondering is that good ?? Any who I'm on my way to see my doc. For the 1week check up I'll ask her ! But here if u need me

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Hi I'm new as well I'm 25 years old and got my surgery done last Monday 1/28/13 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> same here I lost 10lbs ! And I'm wondering is that good ?? Any who I'm on my way to see my doc. For the 1week check up I'll ask her ! But here if u need me <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Hi I'm new as well I'm 25 years old and got my surgery done late Monday 1/28/13 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> same here I lost 10lbs ! And I'm wondering is that good ?? Any who I'm on my way to see my doc. For the 1week check up I'll ask her ! But here if u need me <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Last!!! Monday ugh ;/

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Hey I get banded on the 15th, I'm 26. Anyone who wants to team up and talk And support message me I would love that!

That's awesome congrats to you and welcome !

I'm new as well to all this I got my band on the 1/28/13 and so far so good sorry lol my name is maddie and I'm 25 ill be here if u wanna chat !

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Hello 24 just had surgery 2/13 did great in the hospital but once i got home it was a whole new game, barely able to drink 3 cups of liquids, and the gas is just chillin in my body making me feel real achy and i have super dry mouth and some things just dont taste the same either.. Hoping in the next few days i feel a lot better gas wise

Get up and walk as much as you can. That will really help move the gas out. Keep drinking, all the time!

I am 24 and was banded 9/12/12. I lost 17 pounds in the first 10ish days, so you're completely normal. Just make sure you stay hydrated and drink your protein shakes! Following doctor's orders is key to your success!

Hey girls! I'm 23 and just got banded on 3/12/13. I'm a week in and I've lost 10-ish pounds. I think losing -/+ 3 lbs is completely normal. I don't know about you but I had 2 weeks pre-op of fluids only and 2 weeks post-op of fluids. Its totally normal that you would lose more in this period than a normal week once you're eating regularly.