Just had my first dr visit since getting my band and so far I've lost 21lbs. So proud of myself. ????????????That includes the 2 week pre op diet and the two weeks after surgery. Now on to mushy foods tomorrow. Any suggestions on your favorite mushy foods??

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Edited November 16, 20169 yr by Rusti Jacobs

@@weneebug Right now i only have 2cc... I had a complete unfill last month when my band decided to tighten up due to some stress. Then God the dr. is also a close personal friend. He fills me when i want at no charge... thank god.

Right now it's hard because you really don't have any restriction and so you will be hungry.... it's call Band Hell. Just stick to the program... it will all work out.

Take the pictures....

@ @@weneebug I'm just going to let you guys know... don't be expecting a lot from your first few fills.... Unless your dr. is agressive. Most put in 1cc.. Maybe 2 at the most at a time. You would think wow that's a lot... but it really is not.... It took till fill 5 i think at about 7.5cc i think for me to really start to fill it

but trust in the process.... and remember... exercise... and what you put into your band is what you get out of it.

That's a little discouraging...I was hoping to be able to tell some difference after the first fill. I guess I will have to be patient!!! Yes, it is band hell. I can't eat as much as I use to but still want more than the 2-4 ozs my doctor suggested.

Same here!!! Currently starving at the moment but I will continue on

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You guys are about 3 weeks ahead of me. Tomorrow is my big day...lap band surgery first thing tomorrow morning! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I was able to lose 16 lbs pre-op. Started pre-op diet at 229, down to 213. My goal is to get to 140, however I'll take whatever the band gives me. Anyone else start with these stats? Where are you now? Are my goals realistic? How soon did you get to 60 lbs lost? Your help is greatly appreciated! Only positive comments please.

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Excited for you!! I started at 217 pre op and lost 11lbs by day of surgery. Then since surgery I've lost 10 more. Haven't weighted since. I go back to get my first fill on the 28th. Good luck tomorrow

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@@cz.99 How did your surgery go? I started out at 228 and I am now 207 3 weeks post op. Hope everything goes well for you. Stay in touch!

Hey guys! I'm home, all went very well. Woke up with pain level at 2-3. I'm at about a 2, right now. Gas didn't travel to my shoulders TG. However feeling it in my lower back but pain is tolerable with walking, heat pad and pain meds.

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@@cz.99 happy everything went well!

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I have a funny story to tell. So, I'm laying on bed in pre-op, thinking about being nude under my gown. I started to contemplate hum, what happens if I pee during surgery? Will I get a catheter? I don't think so, no one said anything about a catheter. I mentioned this to my sister who was my driver. So I called nurse over. Asked her, are you putting in a catheter...she (such a fun girl, she made my experience so pleasant) said, oh no, you won't be in OR long enough for a catheter. Hum, I said. So, what happens if I pee on myself. She said well girl, we just wipe it up, these beds are made for that...I said so will you change my socks? She said yes you'll get hospital issued socks. Me, oh ok. I said ok, I'm good, so she walks off...I told my sister, if I come out of OR and notice I'm not wearing my socks, I'll be so embarrassed. (I've never given birth, btw so never gone through that loosing of ...we'll you know). My sister and I had a good laugh about that, she's had a baby so she understands my concern of embarrassment. So, I wake up post-op. Feet are covered. Nurse says let's get dressed. Ok, said to myself, yeah I gotta see the outcome for myself. I pull out my feet from under covers, awh...my socks!!! Such a sigh of relief! So I get to Recovery, sister comes in sits down...I said look, "my socks!" She said I know that was the first thing she looked at. We laughed so hard.

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I truly had a pleasant experience today. Had I known what it would be like for me to go through this experience, (with these same nurses and docs) I would have done it years ago.

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@@cz.99 sooooo funny!! I had the exact same thoughts about having to go pee durning surgery. Thank goodness I didn't have to go but I made sure I went right before they took me back

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@@cz.99 sooooo funny!! I had the exact same thoughts about having to go pee durning surgery. Thank goodness I didn't have to go but I made sure I went right before they took me back

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Rustic be sure to stay in touch. Would like see your progress.

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@@cz.99 How did your surgery go? I started out at 228 and I am now 207 3 weeks post op. Hope everything goes well for you. Stay in touch!

weneebug - please stay in touch, would like to see your progress!

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That's funny cz.99. That never crossed my mind about having to pee during surgery. I've had 2 kids so I guess it just doesn't even phase me...lol Glad your surgery went well. That first week on liquids I remember thinking "What have I done?" but that feeling has went away now and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me.

@weneebug @Rusti Jacobs Trust me you guys.... this is all worth it....I've had mine for 7 years and would do it again tomorrow if i had to.....

@@cz.99 My starting weight was 230.... I now weigh 130.... I was at 60 around one year. then 20 the next.... had a little hiccup and gained 20 over the next couple and then july 2014 took my life back again... lost that 20 and 15-20 more.

I promise you guys.... if you follow the rules.... exercise... it WILL happen.... If i can anyone can