I was banded on May 30th and today i went in to see my Dr. During my 2-week pre-op diet I lost 16lbs. Today i am 5 weeks post-op and have lost an additional 20lbs. Since my surgery for a grand total of 36lbs in 7 weeks. Im so pumped!! Given that tomm. Is the 4th I opted to wait to get my first fill at my next appoint. In 2 weeks since you habe to be on liquids for 2 days after. I can honestly say that im so thankful i made the decision to have this done! Its not always easy and ive worked my butt off to make the right choices and well I would say it's payed off. I'm extremely motivated and very thank fir this site because there are some amazing people on here who are very inspiring!! Thx for the support.

Good Job!!!!!!

Well done. Congratulations.

Good Job!!!!!!

Thx so much!!

Well done. Congratulations.

Thx so much!!!

Congrats!!!! 36 pounds is great!!! I'm scheduled for 7-15 --- hope I do as well as you!

Way to go!

Well well done I can only hope to do as well

Good for you! I am day 3 post up. Miserable. Tired. Headache. Sore. Just came back from doctors and have an infection. He had to squeeze all the bad stuff out. Pain was awful. Now I will start antibiotics. I am surprised I have not thrown up yet from all these liquids. Oh I hope I have done the right thing. It's so clear how much my life totally revolved around food. I don't know if I can last the week without food. How did you all do it especially those that had a pre op diet also.

I put on my "big boy pants" and said I had to do it. I got a lot of support from my OA groups and I have a partner in surgery. She had by pass one month before I had the band so we talk on the phone almost daily and we see each other a OA two times per week. Go to your support groups sponsored by your doctor and do the work they tell you to do. You will be sore for a few weeks, and after it all clears up you will be able to work with the band and the restrictions and not even know you are doing it. Best of luck.

Congrats!!!! 36 pounds is great!!! I'm scheduled for 7-15 --- hope I do as well as you!

Thank you!! You will do great! Just set your mind to it, stay focused and surround yourself with people who support you! There will be hard moments but just keep in mind that moments pass quickly and the reward when you get on the scale is permenant. If u need anything let me know!!

Well well done I can only hope to do as well

Thx! You will do great!!! Have u had your surgery yet?

Good for you! I am day 3 post up. Miserable. Tired. Headache. Sore. Just came back from doctors and have an infection. He had to squeeze all the bad stuff out. Pain was awful. Now I will start antibiotics. I am surprised I have not thrown up yet from all these liquids. Oh I hope I have done the right thing. It's so clear how much my life totally revolved around food. I don't know if I can last the week without food. How did you all do it especially those that had a pre op diet also.

Im sorry youre going through this!The first 5days after surgery was rough for me too. I didnt have an infection but the discomfort of the gas pains were overwhelming which made me not want to eat or drink because the pressure was so uncomfortable but after the 2nd week on liquids i was definitely ready for the next stage. Just take your time stay focused get yourself surrounded by people who support you and you will do great! If i can be of any help or support just let me know! Keep your head up things will get better!

Way to go!

Thx so much!!

Thx! You will do great!!! Have u had your surgery yet?

Yes three weeks ago on June 15th down 16lbs about 68 to go fingers crossed

Way to go, Enjoy!! Keep up the good work and keep posting- it motivates the rest of us. Happy Independence Day!