Hi -

I have a surgery date for next Thursday! I'm NERVOUS!

I'd like to know how much weight I can expect to lose in the beginning and at what pace. Can you please post your pre-surgery weight, surgery date, and how many pounds lost since?

Also, I'd like to know if anyone is having any issues with their skin from the weight loss.

Thanks so MUCH!

Hey Linda,

I had surgery on May 24, 07 and I lost 25lbs before the surgery mainly because of the liquid diet! I had my first fill on June 25th and I have lost 10 lbs. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

Linda,

I was just banded on Monday 7/2. I lost 4 pounds over the weekend because of nerves, and 4 since Monday.

You should come join the July 07 Bandsters on the monthly support group. We have about 70 people already. We'd be excited to see you there.

Look for Lucky # Sevens, July 07 Banders under monthly support groups.

Hope to see you there.

were can i get into the banners chat from june

Hi -

I have a surgery date for next Thursday! I'm NERVOUS!

I'd like to know how much weight I can expect to lose in the beginning and at what pace. Can you please post your pre-surgery weight, surgery date, and how many pounds lost since?

Also, I'd like to know if anyone is having any issues with their skin from the weight loss.

Thanks so MUCH!

Linda, Don't worry! You'll do great!

Just take this very seriously, follow the recommendations of your doctors and most importantly...get moving by walking/hiking as soon as you are cleared to by your doctor. Get a pedometer and start a daily journal to count your steps/miles/calories burned/and time spent exercising. The physical activity will help get you to your goals much faster than if you just rely on a restricted diet. My surgery was April 26th and I have lost 40 lbs.

My pre-op weight was 240lbs. I had severe obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure as well as asthma. ALL RESOLVED since losing the weight!!!! Good luck, hang in there, and remember to think about nutrition.Remember... you eat to live...not live to eat!

Hello every one. I just got the news that my surgery date is Aug. 20th. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to start the pre op diet on Aug. 9th. Could anyone help by letting me know what are the best shakes to purchase for this diet? I just hate to spend the cash and not like them.

Thanks

Nulife2be