I went for my first post op check up at standford BMI clinic, No problems all holes healing well, service port is just above navel. I am still on a full liqued diet of 800-1000 cal and 80-100 grams of Protein for 2 more weeks then one week of pureed foods then one week of soft foods and just as I get regular foods, they will do my first fill, so back on to full liqued for another week.I have lost almost 19 pounds since getting the band a little over a pound a day. BUT I am also going to the gym and doing stairclimber and tread mill at least 5 days a week I am averageing 10k aday in all. I have gone to 2 support groups and spoken to 3 other people that have the band most have had good results. I did come away with a new religion! "I must write everything in my tracker, Lose it as soon as I make it to eat" If not I will forget what I had five miniutes later. All and all I am very lucky to have the Standford BMI clinic within 35 miles of my home, they have a very good follow up and all fills are done under flouriscope (X ray).

747 Heavy

Such will power? Good for you. Keep up the great workout ethic.

747heavy this is good information regarding the post surgical regiment. 800-1000 calories and 10% of that Protein. I was just told to drink 64ozs of low cal fluids (get in the protein). I do have a list of what I should an should not have but a count is good. I was ok'd to start on solid foods a week post op, a little nervous about that but I see you continue with liquids then puree then ease into food. sounds like a good plan. Thanks for sharing

747 heavy - pretty soon you're going to have to change your name to 747 light! Congrats on setting a great tone for your recovery and for the rest of your life!

Your workouts sound amazing - keep up the good work! I found that exercise was my saving grace when I was first banded in 2008 - I hadn't been very active before that, and I started with walking, then added in the gym work as I got lighter and my knees stopped hurting as much.

I applaud you on your success so far and will be interested to see your progress.

I had my surgery April 1st also!!!

747Heavy...CONGRATS...keep up the good work...and let us know if you need anything.

CONGRATS Lorena

exercise is everything i think,we need to move it and groove it!