Yep, I'm 12 days out and somehow or another I've misplaced 10 pounds and 16 inches!!!!!!!!! I'm not even concerned about looking for them either!! They can just stay gone forever. LOL

Just wanted to share :banana

Becki

11/05/04

340/330/185

Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Congrats! What a great job!

Great job Becki!!!

:banana Wow you're doing great!! :banana

Just think... how sad... you'll never find them again... shall we have a moment of silence for all those we've lost? {silence}

Ok enough of that... onward and downward!!

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Way to go Becki!!! I'm so happy for you!

Great news! How are you feeling?

Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad to have found this site... you have all been so informative and helpful throughout the last couple of weeks. I was banded on Oct. 20th, by Dr. Ortiz, my experience has been very positive so far. I've tried by best to follow dr.'s orders, but have actually learned the ropes of post-op through all of your advice and recommendations. I'm a little concerned w/ a pause in my weight loss, I lost 11 pounds the fisrt two weeks and have not seen a change since. I've continued the required Water intake and making good food choices, any suggestions?

I'm scheduled for my first fill Dec. 4th, does everyone receive the same amount (fill) during the first fill appointment? How is that determined? My initial BMI was 37 and has dropped to 34 in almost a month, does that have anything to do with it? I feel a some restriction, but have been dealing with quite a bit of hunger lately. Is this feeling normal (pre-fill).

Again, Thanks for all the advice.

Marlent

Most of us lose a lot of Water weight during the first couple of weeks. Then, as our bodies heal and we start eating more normally, some of the water returns. We're losing fat, but gaining water, so the scale might not show a change -- but you might look different.

Don't get discouraged. What you're experiencing is completely normal. So is the hunger!

Way to go, Becki!!!

Becki, that is fabulous. What a great start -- you celebrate. Send those pounds packing and don't worry where they travel too. I am glad you don't know my address -- please don't send them to me. HA. That is marvelous news on your loss. Fabulous!!!!

Ten pounds is great, but 16 inches is really super-duper! Congratulations.

Nancy

Hi Marlent.. I was banded by Dr. Ortiz also..Congrats on your band and good luck to you..No not everyone gets the same fill..don't worry Dr. Martinez is the master of fills. He will fill you just right from what he sees under the fluoro and with the barium. You're in good hands oh and you are normal to feel hungry during the pre fill stage..we all have been there.

Becki..cute post Good for you on the 10lbs and the 16 inches. Keep it up!~

Congratulations! That's a great start.

Congratulations, Becki! Hope you start losing those kind of things left and right!