I am one week out and feel good! I am o er the hump and couldn't be happier with my decision! I am a low BMI and only had one week of the pre op diet in which I lost 5 lbs....so I stepped on the scale this morning and am down another 7 lbs! 7 lbs in one week?? Crazy right?. So total down is 13 and I am o er the moon!!!

Still swollen and stomach is still bloated so I don't look any different but I know it's happening!

I'm right there with you! My surgery was last week too and I'm down a total of 11 lbs. I can't wait for the bloated feeling to be gone, the swelling to go down and look in the mirror and be amazed. I'm so happy with my decision to do this.

Oh that's great! I know it's coming off but don't know where lol! But don't matter right? I'm glad to see your in the same time frame as me. Please keep me updated as I will to you, it's nice to have someone at the same starting point as yourself! Are you having any issues?

I seem to be on track as to where I should be I think....I am experiencing diarrhea daily a d don't know if that is normal. I go back to dr on Thursday and will be scheduling my first fill 4 weeks from now. How about you?

They didn't schedule for me to go back until Sept 5th, and said that would be my first fill as well. They have called to check on me and told me to schedule an appointment to come in sooner if I'm having issues (which thankfully so far I'm not).

The stool reminds me of baby diapers - more liquid and kinda a yellowish color. But that's because of the liquid diet. Gotta figure the only real thing we taking in right now are the Protein shakes. I still have quite a bit of gas, but I've been told that's to be expected since they inflate air during the procedure and it takes time for it to escape the body. I'll be glad when that's gone, this bloated feeling is really the only discomfort I have right now.

I agreed, it's great to find someone who is at the same stage. Looking forward to helping each over the rough Patches and cheering on our successes.

I'm in the Houston area - where are you located?

That's awesome Katy! It's nice to have someone with the same time frame! Please keep me updated as to your progress and I will do same. I go back to dr on thurs and will be scheduling first fill in 4 weeks from now. How about you? Are you having any issues? I think I am where I'm supposed to be. Coming along!

Sorry for the duplicate...don't know why that happened. Makes sense with the stool. I am from New York. I just learned that my fills are not covered and will run 155 dollars per. I hope I won't need many lol! My gas has diminished a lot but my belly is still very distended. My port area seems to be ok as well, I've read many fellow banisters have many issues with the port site. I can sleep on my sides now which I am grateful. I still get winded a little which is expected...hey it's only been a week right?. Sounds like we are doing great!

I will be 2 weeks post surgey on wed. I am still slight swollen but it's getting better. I've lost 18.8lbs since preop diet. It's an amazing feeling. I see a big difference In my face already. When I lay on my back I deff feel my port I'm hoping that's just bc I'm still a little swollen and not going to need to be re hidden later on.

Congratulations! I sure the swelling takes a good 4 weeks. Approx how many calories are you getting in daily?

They didn't schedule for me to go back until Sept 5th' date=' and said that would be my first fill as well. They have called to check on me and told me to schedule an appointment to come in sooner if I'm having issues (which thankfully so far I'm not).

The stool reminds me of baby diapers - more liquid and kinda a yellowish color. But that's because of the liquid diet. Gotta figure the only real thing we taking in right now are the Protein shakes. I still have quite a bit of gas, but I've been told that's to be expected since they inflate air during the procedure and it takes time for it to escape the body. I'll be glad when that's gone, this bloated feeling is really the only discomfort I have right now.

I agreed, it's great to find someone who is at the same stage. Looking forward to helping each over the rough Patches and cheering on our successes.

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Great weight loss! How many calories are you averaging daily? I am averaging 500 and scared my body will go into starvation mode but having issues getting any more,

Great weight loss! How many calories are you averaging daily? I am averaging 500 and scared my body will go into starvation mode but having issues getting any more' date='[/quote']

I only did 500 for the first 10 months, no problem here. Then I went to 600 for 4 months, hit my goal and now I am at 800-900 while maintaining. Just listen to your body. Don't add calories just to add them. Just make sure you are eating Protein and healthy! Great job!

I hadn't thought about the cal intake. Just figured it out and looks like I'm averaging around 600/day. Most of that is the Protein shake. Feels like I'm drinking all the time, but it's just Water or unsweetened iced tea. And I usually end up pouring half of that down the sink. Right now, I just don't want anything. Hope that feeling stays when I get to eat soft or regular food. My fear is that when I am able to take an actual bite of something, it set off a feeding frenzy.

On the positive, prior to surgery my greatest vice was Coke. Probably drank a six pack a day. I'll admit I cheated on the pre-op diet a few times and had a coke. But since surgery, I haven't had a desire to drink one and no withdraw headaches or cravings. I truly believed that was going to be my biggest hurdle. And it turned out not to be even be a bump in the road.

I'm 8 days post-op and feeling great the last few days. I am on thick liquids this week and moving to mashies next week. The first six days I had no hunger but on day 7 the hunger came back with a vengeance. Anyone else experiencing this?

I'm booked for my first fill in 2 1/2 weeks time and hoping that I won't feel so hungry after that. I still have some tightness where my band is after eating and my port sometimes feels like it is "pulling" if I lay or bend funny.

I hadn't thought about the cal intake. Just figured it out and looks like I'm averaging around 600/day. Most of that is the Protein shake. Feels like I'm drinking all the time' date=' but it's just Water or unsweetened iced tea. And I usually end up pouring half of that down the sink. Right now, I just don't want anything. Hope that feeling stays when I get to eat soft or regular food. My fear is that when I am able to take an actual bite of something, it set off a feeding frenzy.

On the positive, prior to surgery my greatest vice was Coke. Probably drank a six pack a day. I'll admit I cheated on the pre-op diet a few times and had a coke. But since surgery, I haven't had a desire to drink one and no withdraw headaches or cravings. I truly believed that was going to be my biggest hurdle. And it turned out not to be even be a bump in the road.[/quote']

That is how I was! Don't miss the soda at all, actually it tastes terrible now. I stayed with that full, I don't need to eat feeling for 10 months. It was awesome. The hard part is just eating out of habit! Good luck.

I'm 8 days post-op and feeling great the last few days. I am on thick liquids this week and moving to mashies next week. The first six days I had no hunger but on day 7 the hunger came back with a vengeance. Anyone else experiencing this?

I'm booked for my first fill in 2 1/2 weeks time and hoping that I won't feel so hungry after that. I still have some tightness where my band is after eating and my port sometimes feels like it is "pulling" if I lay or bend funny.

That pulling feeling is normal. Remember, it will take a while to heal. It took me about four weeks before that pulling sensation went away. Just a reminder that you need to take it easy!

Well just finished week two. Total lost is 13. (11 in week one, and only 2 in week two). Guess the swelling has gone down because I'm getting hungry now. Still trying to figure out if I'm really hungry or just used to eating at certain times and just "think" I'm hungry. But when my stomach growls, I know I need to eat a little something.

Anyone else have a slow second week?

Well just finished week two. Total lost is 13. (11 in week one' date=' and only 2 in week two). Guess the swelling has gone down because I'm getting hungry now. Still trying to figure out if I'm really hungry or just used to eating at certain times and just "think" I'm hungry. But when my stomach growls, I know I need to eat a little something.

Anyone else have a slow second week?[/quote']

Yes! I just finished week 2 also and have had minimal loss in week 2!, thought it was normal not to lose much in the first few weeks due to healing...I am down 15. One week pre op 5 pounds and 10 lbs in weeks 1 and 2. But most of the ten was in week one.

I am not hungry and have been eating approx 600-800 calories a day and walk everyday

I hope it kicks starts soon!