Hoping all my peeps from the pre op forum follow me over here-less than 1week til my surgery, yikes!

Ok this is huge for me to post a pic, but here goes. Not really a big difference yet at 20ish pounds down. Getting there one day at a time!!!

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Ok this is huge for me to post a pic' date=' but here goes. Not really a big difference yet at 20ish pounds down. Getting there one day at a time!!!

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You look great!

I was banded on 3/20 and am only down about 20lbs. I have 7cc in my 10cc band and I still don't have a lot of restriction. Getting a little nervous because I am running out of fill space in my band.

I was banded on 3/20 and am only down about 20lbs. I have 7cc in my 10cc band and I still don't have a lot of restriction. Getting a little nervous because I am running out of fill space in my band.

I was banded 3/19 am down 20... Had my second fill today and have 7.9 in a 12cc band... I don't have restriction either, I know they say it takes time but I am getting impatient!

I was banded 3/19 am down 20... Had my second fill today and have 7.9 in a 12cc band... I don't have restriction either' date=' I know they say it takes time but I am getting impatient![/quote']

I feel you girl! They say patience is a virtue....but it is not one of mine! Lol.

Don't lose heart ladies, we are all actually tracking about the same loss so far. I'm keeping good tabs on my calories and that has at least stopped any gaining. I go into get a fill tomorrow.

Right now I have 3 cc's in a 10 cc band. I can feel full longer on some days and not on others eating the same foods. That has led me to really have to change my menu often. It's frustrating at times but I have to get healthy, there is NO OTHER OPTION!!!

I know it's hard when we can see others Celebrate dramatic weight loss. But as many have encouraged me, I say to myself again, DON'T GIVE UP! I did not go through this surgery to throw in the towel only 9 weeks into this journey!!

I thank all of those who post throughout this site to encourage and comfort others!!

Come on now we will push forward!!

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I am with you! Today marks two months since surgery and I've only lost 15 pounds. But, then I thin, wait, only 15?! Let's see, I've lost not gaine, I am down 2-3 pants sizes (depending on brand), I get compliments almost daily, I feel better ... The list goes on. I can't be anything but encouraged when I think of it that way. I get a second fill next week and they may help me start losing again. I don't mind losing slowly as long as I keep it off!

Keep it up March Bandsters!

I had surgery March 28th and have lost 36 pounds since then. I have been at 217 for about a week and a half now, but I have lost 7 inches from my hips, 5 inches from my waist, and 2 from my bust. I'm attributing this to the fact that I run on the elliptical everyday and I lift weights which is toning my muscles. Has anyone else lost more inches than actual weight?!?

I had surgery March 28th and have lost 36 pounds since then. I have been at 217 for about a week and a half now' date=' but I have lost 7 inches from my hips, 5 inches from my waist, and 2 from my bust. I'm attributing this to the fact that I run on the elliptical everyday and I lift weights which is toning my muscles. Has anyone else lost more inches than actual weight?!?[/quote']

Yes! I didn't take measurements at beginning but I know I have lost more in inches than in pounds. Either way, I'm happy :-)

I'm happy to report...that I am finally under 260! 258 to be exact. I'm just really excited because I was banded on 3/20, but I have been stuck in the 260s for over a month. )))

I went in for my first fill on May 28th and the PA put in 2ccs into my band. I was down another 3 pounds. All total from March 3rd (banded on March 27th), I am down 26 pounds. ~Happy Dance~

Was banded March 19, had 1cc fill then 2cc fill. And I feel like I can eat a horse:( feeling frustrated.

Surgery 3/6/13...1st fill .6cc 4/11/13...didn't get a 2nd fill....down 51 lbs as of today!!!

Banded March 13, 2013.....have had two fills and I am not doing well. Haven't lost anything since surgery. Watched my diet and added exercise 3X a week. Until now seems I am on a binge.....have appointment with the doctor tomorrow for another fill. I am in the hunt for my green zone.

Banded March 13' date=' 2013.....have had two fills and I am not doing well. Haven't lost anything since surgery. Watched my diet and added exercise 3X a week. Until now seems I am on a binge.....have appointment with the doctor tomorrow for another fill. I am in the hunt for my green zone.[/quote']

Hang in there! I just had my third fill today--7.5 cc in total now. I am just now feeling the true restriction! My surgeon says some patients will not hit their green zone until 9.5! Patience is a virtue many if us lack, but we didn't get into this mess over night!

Down 45 lbs and counting! Already planning my 50 lb reward to myself!