This summer, my heaviest was 330 (possibly a few more pounds than that). I worked my butt off to be down to 315 before I started the pre-op diet. While on liquids for two weeks, I lost 13 pounds before surgery. Woot! The day of surgery, I weighed in at 302. And today...3 weeks later I officially weigh 287!!!

Since surgery, I've lost a total of 15 pounds. Since the beginning of my pre-op, I've lost a total of 28 pounds....and ALL TOGETHER, I've lost 43 pounds so far! :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo:

I'm on mushies right now....for at least another week, and then will be able to move to soft regular foods. Then finally, regular foods and a fill! Woot!!!!

How is everyone else doing??

Great job! Congrats to you!

Isn't 3 weeks marvelous! I finally feel back to myself, back to the gym and doing everything at top speed!

Kimmie, you have done so well so far!! You'll be a skinny bitch in no time!

I have already started eating regular foods and this means that I stopped losing weight last week. I have lost 1 lb this week and I will take it! I can't wait until my fill which is scheduled for 10/18!!

lol...thanks guys!

I've yet to be released to work out....I go to the doctor on Tuesday. Hopefully he'll release me! Unfortunately I've only lost like 3 pounds since lol Oh well....it'll be aiight!

Whoo Hoo! :eek: Go Kimmie!

I love the "Future Skinny Bitch" saying under your name!

Kimmie you are doing awesome... keep it up...

Hey Kimmie

I Was Banned On 9/5/07. Doing Great Iv'e Lost 20lbs. I Haven't Weighted In Almost A Week So It May Be More. Wanted To Warn You About Cravings. I Had Them Really Bad Around Week Three. Now They Are Pretty Much Gone. This Will Be Easier Than I Thought!!! Congrats On Your Weight Loss. I Celebrate Every Pound. I Am Also A Bariatric Nurse So If You Have Any Questions Feel Free To Ask. Good Luck And God Bless!!!!!

I have a question for Vanessa. I am 3 weeks post op and find that I can eat anything and sometimes in large amounts. I am so afraid that I am going to stretch my pouch. Is this possible to do at this stage? I am not scheduled for a fill until Nov 7th.

Don't worry. Eat slowly so that your stomach has time to tell your brain that you are full. When you feel full or a tightness in your back or chest, stop eating. It is unlikely that you will strech out your pouch at this point. Your pouch will sdjust after time and allow you to eat more. You may even notice a few days after your fill you will be able to eat more. I was eating about 8 oz before my first fill (ap band) and I actually called my doc and asked if I could come in earlier for a fill. He said yes and I got my first fill at 3 1/2 weeks. Right after my fill I ate about 4 0z. About four days later I was able to eat about 7 oz. Your pouch will adjust a little, some more than others. I try to just stay active and eat really slowly, and chew well. It will work!!!!!!!!