Hey all...

y name is Dana ( female, civil engineer from Kuwait) and I just got banded 2 weeks ago .. I have some queries to share with ya all

Within two weeks, i have lost 22 lbs!! is this within the normal range or not?

For the past couple of days and through my liquid diet, i have been experiencing some difficulties in swallowing ( as if popcorn bits are stuck in my throat). What's the reason for that and is it normal to have such condition because of the liquid diet?

I would love to get replies from ya all to share with me my experience. I am counting on others who have gone through all that to accompany me in my journey.

Best Regards,

Dana

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Hi Dana,

I hope you don't mind, I edited out the extraneous code in your post that was making it impossible to read.

Congratulations on your banding and on losing 22 lbs! That's a lot to lose in the first two weeks, but on a liquid diet it's certainly possible. Just be prepared that when you go back on solid food this weight loss will STOP, and you might even put back on a few pounds. IT'S NORMAL, and your loss will start up again--albeit at a MUCH slower pace--as your body adjusts.

I don't know about the difficulty swallowing. The feeling may pass, but as with anything unusual if it doesn't go away, talk to your doctor.

Welcome to LBT!!

22lbs is GREAT...I had the same loss I believe!?!? Been a while so have forgotten.....I actually prayed that if I lost it that GOd would keep it off!!! HE did!!! I stay the same or lose so far!!! I am praying you do the same!!!

The stuck feeling I had I think it was swelling from the band and having a tube down our throat while we were sleeping?! If it continues definitely call your doctor!!!!

CONGRATS!!!

God bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -88lbs :confused:

I don't think you're in any danger. Somewhere around here, there's a poll about how much weight people lost before their first fill. If you find that post, I think you'll find that you're pretty normal.

Dear Alexandr,

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I wanna also thank you for your reply to my queries. You really made so many things clear now. Actually when I was on mashed/solid food, I stopped loosing any Kg's and yes I gained 2 lbs!! Now I know why thanks to your reply.<o:p></o:p>

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Those two lbs gain gave me a push towards exercising to lose more lbs and shed the forever.<o:p></o:p>

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I wanna know how can I be an active member in this forum and educate my self and others more on my life after being banded.<o:p></o:p>

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Once again I thank you for your kind reply.. This is really a GREAT Forum to join and be part of. :clap2:

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Best Regards,

Dana

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This is a weird coincidence, cus I also prayed to god that if I lost these lbs I never get them back!!!! I think I have to wait some time to see if my prayers are gunna be answered

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and yes, the swallowing difficulty was because of the tube they passed in my throat!!!! Guys this forum is AMAZING cuz you know almost everything about my condition and you are giving me the exact same replies as my Dr.s' :clap2: <o:p></o:p>

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Appreciating your reply melody and God Bless you all.<o:p></o:p>

Best Regards,

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Dana

Please can anyone tell me how can i post a reply without it looking weird?? it is impossible for me to read it